Eliassen Group
Cary, North Carolina
Job Description Job Description Description: Onsite in Fenton Cary, NC We are seeking a Senior DevSecOps / Application Security Engineer to join a modern Information Security organization supporting rapidly evolving development environments. This role sits at the intersection of application security, developer enablement, and automation, with a strong mandate to embed security directly into how software and AI-driven solutions are built, tested, and deployed. As a senior technical contributor, you will focus on securing code, development pipelines, and AI-enabled applications while helping establish governance and standardized security controls across teams that are increasingly writing and deploying their own code. This is a hands-on role for someone who can both build and advise-balancing strong security controls with developer efficiency and delivery velocity. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. Salary: $122,000 - $145,000/ yr. w2 + benefits Responsibilities: Embed security controls into application development workflows , CI/CD pipelines, and code repositories Support and guide developers on secure coding practices and secure build processes Drive automation and policy-as-code to enforce security requirements consistently Secure modern, AI-enabled applications and assess risks introduced by AI in development workflows Improve security prioritization and efficiency through automation and intelligent tooling Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines with automated controls such as: Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST/DAST) Software Composition Analysis (SCA) Secrets scanning and code integrity checks Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and container image scanning Secure code repositories by enforcing: Branch protections and access controls Commit signing, code integrity, and version control governance Prevent insecure code usage or data exposure (e.g., sensitive data pushed to public repositories) Implement and maintain policy-as-code frameworks to enforce security standards automatically Secure the software supply chain, including: Dependency validation SBOM generation Validation of third-party and purchased software Establish standardized security guardrails as more teams begin building and deploying code Ensure data is encrypted at rest and handled securely across development environments Partner with identity and data protection teams to strengthen: Identity and access controls (IAM) Data Loss Prevention (DLP) practices within development workflows Evaluate risks introduced by AI in software development and application design Help define and implement controls for secure AI-driven applications Leverage AI to enhance security monitoring, prioritization, or automation Interest in candidates who can write code and potentially build secure prompting or automation solutions Experience Requirements: 7+ years of experience in DevSecOps, application security, security engineering, or platform engineering Experience with cloud-native and modern development environments, including containers and infrastructure-as-code Strong scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) Proven ability to translate security requirements into scalable, automated technical controls Practical experience with repository platforms such as GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, or Bitbucket and related security governance. Deep experience with containers (Docker), Kubernetes, and IaC tools including Terraform, ARM, and AWS CloudFormation. Strong understanding of software supply chain security, dependency management, and SBOM practices. Experience implementing policy-as-code using Azure Policy, AWS Config, OPA, or similar tools. Proficiency with scripting and automation such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash and DevOps tooling like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure Pipelines. Strong understanding of SDLC and operationalizing controls in engineering environments. Requires: Strong hands-on experience securing: Code repositories (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps) CI/CD pipelines and developer platforms Approximately 5% travel. Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) Recruitment Transparency Notice Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( , ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process. Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following: When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact . About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve. Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!
Job Description Job Description Description: Onsite in Fenton Cary, NC We are seeking a Senior DevSecOps / Application Security Engineer to join a modern Information Security organization supporting rapidly evolving development environments. This role sits at the intersection of application security, developer enablement, and automation, with a strong mandate to embed security directly into how software and AI-driven solutions are built, tested, and deployed. As a senior technical contributor, you will focus on securing code, development pipelines, and AI-enabled applications while helping establish governance and standardized security controls across teams that are increasingly writing and deploying their own code. This is a hands-on role for someone who can both build and advise-balancing strong security controls with developer efficiency and delivery velocity. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. Salary: $122,000 - $145,000/ yr. w2 + benefits Responsibilities: Embed security controls into application development workflows , CI/CD pipelines, and code repositories Support and guide developers on secure coding practices and secure build processes Drive automation and policy-as-code to enforce security requirements consistently Secure modern, AI-enabled applications and assess risks introduced by AI in development workflows Improve security prioritization and efficiency through automation and intelligent tooling Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines with automated controls such as: Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST/DAST) Software Composition Analysis (SCA) Secrets scanning and code integrity checks Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and container image scanning Secure code repositories by enforcing: Branch protections and access controls Commit signing, code integrity, and version control governance Prevent insecure code usage or data exposure (e.g., sensitive data pushed to public repositories) Implement and maintain policy-as-code frameworks to enforce security standards automatically Secure the software supply chain, including: Dependency validation SBOM generation Validation of third-party and purchased software Establish standardized security guardrails as more teams begin building and deploying code Ensure data is encrypted at rest and handled securely across development environments Partner with identity and data protection teams to strengthen: Identity and access controls (IAM) Data Loss Prevention (DLP) practices within development workflows Evaluate risks introduced by AI in software development and application design Help define and implement controls for secure AI-driven applications Leverage AI to enhance security monitoring, prioritization, or automation Interest in candidates who can write code and potentially build secure prompting or automation solutions Experience Requirements: 7+ years of experience in DevSecOps, application security, security engineering, or platform engineering Experience with cloud-native and modern development environments, including containers and infrastructure-as-code Strong scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) Proven ability to translate security requirements into scalable, automated technical controls Practical experience with repository platforms such as GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, or Bitbucket and related security governance. Deep experience with containers (Docker), Kubernetes, and IaC tools including Terraform, ARM, and AWS CloudFormation. Strong understanding of software supply chain security, dependency management, and SBOM practices. Experience implementing policy-as-code using Azure Policy, AWS Config, OPA, or similar tools. Proficiency with scripting and automation such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash and DevOps tooling like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure Pipelines. Strong understanding of SDLC and operationalizing controls in engineering environments. Requires: Strong hands-on experience securing: Code repositories (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps) CI/CD pipelines and developer platforms Approximately 5% travel. Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) Recruitment Transparency Notice Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( , ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process. Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following: When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact . About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve. Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!
System One
Washington, Washington DC
Job Description Job Description Senior Cloud Security Specialist 100% ONSITE in Washington DC Per Federal contract U.S. Citizenship Required Must be able to pass enhanced FBI background screening (criminal, financial and finger printing) for Public Trust clearance Performance Period: June 2026- Dec , with the possibility of multi-year extension based on performance W-2 or C2C Deadline to apply May 5th PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The IT Security Engineering team is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist with deep expertise in AWS cloud services, cloud-native security tools and services. BACKGROUND: We are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist to support the Security Engineering team within the IT division. This team is responsible for the strategy, design, deployment, and maintenance of effective security solutions in cloud, local, and hybrid environments. REQUIREMENTS: The candidate shall also demonstrate the knowledge and experience below: Required Experience: Minimum 5 years hands-on AWS security experience Personnel Qualifications AWS Certified Security - Specialty (strongly preferred) AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate Demonstrated experience implementing secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures following industry best security practices and security frameworks. Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge in adopting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements, including but not limited to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, NIST SP 800-53 Possess deep analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting experience, to independently resolve complex security challenges. Proven ability to provide technical security consultation and advisory services with a proactive approach to identifying potential issues, raising questions, and engaging in open dialogue with team members and stakeholders to ensure security objectives are met. Strong understanding of security concepts and technologies related to Identity and Access Management (IAM), security engineering, network security design, security operations, security architecture, general engineering processes, cloud security, data loss protection, zero trust, DevSecOps and vulnerability management. Technical skills in AWS cloud security, security engineering, DevSecOps, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-code (IaC) Self-motivated and able to work independently Strong attention to detail The Consultant shall deliver, but not limited to, the following: Conduct regular security reviews of cloud infrastructure deployed by engineering teams Evaluate infrastructure-as-code against security standards Review and validate compliance with security policies and best practices Assess adherence to AWS Well-Architected Framework security pillar Identify and document security misconfigurations and non-compliant controls Develop and maintain security posture dashboards Create or update security configuration guides and playbooks Offer technical consultation to engineering teams on secure implementation Implement AWS security controls and services to ensure proper security hardening and other security engineering tasks. Develop and update AWS security configuration standards Conduct security training sessions for engineering teams Present findings and recommendations in team meetings Identify opportunities to automate security assessments Recommend security tooling improvements PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: On-site at FRB locations, Washington, DC CITIZEN STATUS: U.S. Citizenship is required per Federal Contract INTERVIEW: Selected candidates will participate in a phone screening. Those that pass the phone screening may be invited to an in-person interview. The use of video conference tools (e.g., MS Teams or WebEx) can be used in accordance with agency guidelines. Ref:
Job Description Job Description Senior Cloud Security Specialist 100% ONSITE in Washington DC Per Federal contract U.S. Citizenship Required Must be able to pass enhanced FBI background screening (criminal, financial and finger printing) for Public Trust clearance Performance Period: June 2026- Dec , with the possibility of multi-year extension based on performance W-2 or C2C Deadline to apply May 5th PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The IT Security Engineering team is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist with deep expertise in AWS cloud services, cloud-native security tools and services. BACKGROUND: We are seeking a Senior Cloud Security Specialist to support the Security Engineering team within the IT division. This team is responsible for the strategy, design, deployment, and maintenance of effective security solutions in cloud, local, and hybrid environments. REQUIREMENTS: The candidate shall also demonstrate the knowledge and experience below: Required Experience: Minimum 5 years hands-on AWS security experience Personnel Qualifications AWS Certified Security - Specialty (strongly preferred) AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate Demonstrated experience implementing secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures following industry best security practices and security frameworks. Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge in adopting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements, including but not limited to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M-22-09, NIST SP 800-53 Possess deep analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting experience, to independently resolve complex security challenges. Proven ability to provide technical security consultation and advisory services with a proactive approach to identifying potential issues, raising questions, and engaging in open dialogue with team members and stakeholders to ensure security objectives are met. Strong understanding of security concepts and technologies related to Identity and Access Management (IAM), security engineering, network security design, security operations, security architecture, general engineering processes, cloud security, data loss protection, zero trust, DevSecOps and vulnerability management. Technical skills in AWS cloud security, security engineering, DevSecOps, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-code (IaC) Self-motivated and able to work independently Strong attention to detail The Consultant shall deliver, but not limited to, the following: Conduct regular security reviews of cloud infrastructure deployed by engineering teams Evaluate infrastructure-as-code against security standards Review and validate compliance with security policies and best practices Assess adherence to AWS Well-Architected Framework security pillar Identify and document security misconfigurations and non-compliant controls Develop and maintain security posture dashboards Create or update security configuration guides and playbooks Offer technical consultation to engineering teams on secure implementation Implement AWS security controls and services to ensure proper security hardening and other security engineering tasks. Develop and update AWS security configuration standards Conduct security training sessions for engineering teams Present findings and recommendations in team meetings Identify opportunities to automate security assessments Recommend security tooling improvements PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: On-site at FRB locations, Washington, DC CITIZEN STATUS: U.S. Citizenship is required per Federal Contract INTERVIEW: Selected candidates will participate in a phone screening. Those that pass the phone screening may be invited to an in-person interview. The use of video conference tools (e.g., MS Teams or WebEx) can be used in accordance with agency guidelines. Ref: