Aureon Consulting is currently seeking DevOps candidates with a strong background in Left-Shift Security. This role involves integrating security practices early in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), automating infrastructure, and ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable deployments. Key Responsibilities: • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines with integrated security checks (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning). • Collaborate with development and security teams to embed security controls early in the SDLC. • Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. • Monitor and improve system performance, availability, and security. • Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments during the planning and design phases. • Implement container security best practices (e.g., image scanning, runtime protection). • Maintain and enhance observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack). • Stay current with emerging DevSecOps tools and practices. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • 3+ years of experience in DevOps or related roles. • Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI). • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python). • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). • Familiarity with security tools like SonarQube, Snyk, Checkmarx, or Aqua Security. • Understanding of secure coding practices and compliance standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST). Preferred Qualifications: • Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified DevSecOps Professional. • Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration. • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security scanning tools (e.g., tfsec, Checkov). • Cloud Development Kit (CDK) experience • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments. This is a 12-Month contract position with potential of extension through Aureon Consulting. Not open to third party vendors. Visa sponsorship is not available on this position.