DevOps Engineer (Cloud Security & Python)

Summary

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with a specialized focus on Cloud Security and Python automation to join our IT Services team. This pivotal role is designed to safeguard our cloud infrastructure, ensuring robust security postures while driving efficient deployment pipelines. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between development and operations by implementing advanced security controls, managing encryption protocols, and automating complex workflows. This position is critical for maintaining compliance with industry standards and protecting sensitive data within our AWS environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and enforce security measures using AWS GuardDuty, Security Hub, WAF, CloudTrail, and Config to monitor and detect threats.

• Ensure adherence to CIS and NIST security frameworks across all cloud resources and operational processes.

• Implement and manage encryption strategies, including key management systems and secure API design practices.

• Develop and maintain Python scripts utilizing boto3 to automate security tasks and infrastructure management.

• Manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to provision secure and scalable cloud environments.

• Configure and optimize CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Jenkins to integrate security checks into the deployment lifecycle.

• Enforce Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies, ensuring the principle of least-privilege access is strictly maintained.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Possess 3-6 years of professional experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or related IT services roles.

• Demonstrate proficiency in AWS security tools including GuardDuty, Security Hub, WAF, CloudTrail, and Config.

• Show a strong understanding of CIS and NIST security standards and how to apply them in cloud environments.

• Have hands-on experience with encryption technologies, key management, and designing secure APIs.

• Be proficient in Python programming, specifically using boto3 for AWS automation.

• Possess solid skills in Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code tools.

• Experience with CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins is required.

• Understand cloud security principles, particularly IAM configuration and least-privilege access models.

• Target annual compensation is ₹10 LPA.