DevSecOps Engineer (CI/CD, Security Integration, Azure DevOps)

We are seeking a hands-on DevSecOps Engineer to help modernize how security is embedded into the software development lifecycle. This role is focused on integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, improving engineering practices, and driving a "secure by design" approach across development teams.

You will work cross-functionally with platform, infrastructure, and engineering teams to strengthen security controls, improve processes, and ensure security is built into how software is developed and deployed, not added after the fact.

This is not an application development role, but it is highly technical and hands-on within pipelines, tooling, and automation.

What You'll Do

  • DevSecOps & CI/CD Integration
  • Design, implement, and enhance security controls within CI/CD pipelines (primarily Azure DevOps)
  • Embed security scanning (e.g., DAST and related tooling) into build and release workflows
  • Implement guardrails to prevent insecure code from progressing through the pipeline
  • Partner with platform and infrastructure teams to improve pipeline architecture and security posture
  • Security Process & Practice Improvement
  • Identify gaps in current development and deployment practices and drive improvements
  • Help transition teams from traditional DevOps to a DevSecOps mindset
  • Promote "secure by design" principles across engineering teams
  • Support the adoption of consistent security standards and practices across environments
  • Automation & Scripting
  • Develop scripts and automation (PowerShell, Python, or similar) to enforce security controls and reduce manual effort
  • Build reusable tooling and templates to standardize secure development workflows
  • Improve efficiency of vulnerability detection and remediation through automation
  • Collaboration & Enablement
  • Work closely with engineering and platform teams to guide secure coding and deployment practices
  • Advise developers on integrating security into their day-to-day workflows
  • Support alignment with governance and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO)
  • What We're Looking For
  • Required
  • 5 years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or platform engineering roles
  • Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and repository management (Azure DevOps preferred)
  • Experience integrating security tooling into pipelines (DAST, scanning tools, policy enforcement)
  • Solid scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, or similar) for automation and pipeline enhancement
  • Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and secure development practices
  • Preferred
  • Deep experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) environments
  • Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC2)
  • Experience working in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
  • Exposure to containerized environments and Kubernetes security
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, ClaudeCode)
  • Compensation
  • Competitive base salary and/or hourly rate based on experience
  • W2 benefits package available contracted employees
  • Contract and contract-to-hire options may be available
  • Why This Role

This is an opportunity to shape how security is implemented across the entire development lifecycle, working directly with engineering teams to drive meaningful change. You'll play a key role in building a modern DevSecOps environment where security is embedded into how software is built, not treated as an afterthought.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or

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