DevSecOps Engineer

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Play a key role in enhancing security protocols across SDLC and AI/ML systems while fostering innovation in a 100% employee-owned company that values collaboration and skill-building.
What We Offer:   Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program. Position Description: We are seeking a hands-on DevSecOps/AI Security Engineer to embed security through our SDLC, cloud platforms, and machine learning pipelines.  You will integrate and automate security controls in continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, harden cloud and containerized environments, and secure AI/ML systems across the full lifecycle, from data ingestion and training to model development and inference.  This role closely partners with software engineers, IT operations and market segment leadership to reduce risk while maintaining delivery velocity. A flexible hybrid-remote work schedule is available after 30 days of employment. Typical responsibilities include:
  • SECURE SDLC & CI/CD
  • •Review and triage findings from code, dependency, and infrastructure scans; drive remediation with software engineer teams and track to closure.
  • •Perform secure code reviews for high risk changes, focusing on authentication, authorization, input validation, crypto, and secrets handling.
  • CLOUD & CONTAINER SECURITY
  • •Continuously validate cloud posture (Azure/AWS) against guardrails (CSPM/Policy-as-Code); open tickets for misconfigurations and follow through.
  • •Harden Containers: enforce admission controls, image provenance, runtime policies, and least-privilege service accounts.
  • AI/ML SECURITY
  • •Test AI systems for adversarial risks daily (prompt injection, data poisoning indicators, model theft, jailbreaks, indirect prompt attacks).
  • •Validate privacy & compliance in AI use cases (PII masking, DLP, consent flags) and enforce policy in pipelines and serving layers.
  • IDENTITY, SECRETS & ACCESS
  • •Rotate and validate secrets in code, pipelines, and model infra (KMS, vaults); eliminate hardcoded credentials and enforce short lived tokens.
  • •Review access patterns (human and service principals) for AI training/inference resources; ensure least privilege and conditional access.
  • DETECTION & INCIDENT READINESS
  • •Tune detections for DevSecOps and AI signals (SIEM/SOAR rules for code repositories, registries, pipelines, model endpoints).
  • •Investigate alerts rapidly, perform root cause analysis, and document playbook steps/improvements.
  • Policy, Compliance & Documentation
  • •Update runbooks and security guidelines (secure coding, AI model handling, data privacy) as changes land.
  • •Log evidence for controls (scan results, approvals, sign-offs) to support audits (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, etc.).
  • Maintain a safe working environment
  • Education:
  • Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering
  • •Professional Certifications in:
  • EC-Council Certified DevSecOps Engineer (Highly Desired)
  • ISACA Advanced AI Security Management (Highly Desired)
  • Skills/Experience
  • 5+ years of experience with cloud platform services and DevSecOps practices.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • About Wade Trim:

    Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

    Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

    To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.

    Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

    If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.

    Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any submission made without a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim’s People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted at the request of a Wade Trim employee who is not authorized by the People Services team do not constitute a valid engagement. Recruiters and agencies must have a current, written agreement authorized by the Director of People Services to be considered an approved vendor.

    Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

    • Education Stipend: education reimbursement
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