DevSecOps Engineer Principal

About this kind of role

What a DevSecOps Engineer Principal usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Integrates security practices within the software development lifecycle, automating security testing and vulnerability management. This role focuses on building and maintaining secure development pipelines, ensuring applications are secure by design. Principal level engineers lead initiatives, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the overall security strategy. They often work to improve existing processes and implement new security tools and techniques.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in cloud platforms (like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible), scripting languages (Python, Bash), and security tools like SAST/DAST scanners is generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong background in both software development and security, who enjoy automation and problem-solving, and possess excellent communication and leadership skills, are often successful in this role.