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Lead IT Security Engineer

Apex Systems
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026
Job#: 3025626

Job Description:

Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Key Qualifications:

  • A strong background supporting software delivery teams through automation and reliability engineering, including ownership of build/test/deploy workflows.
  • Practical experience building and tuning CI/CD pipelines in GitLab or a comparable automation ecosystem
  • Direct involvement with security validation tools for code, dependencies, and containers, including the ability to interpret scan feedback and drive remediation
  • Ability to script and automate operational or security tasks using languages such as Python or Bash.
  • Eligibility to work on projects requiring U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
  • Availability for a one‑time in‑person identity verification (travel costs covered).

Role Overview

We’re searching for a Senior DevSecOps Engineer who can strengthen security practices across several agile engineering groups. You’ll play a central role in shaping how development teams incorporate automated safeguards into their build and deployment pipelines. The role is highly interactive and technical—ideal for someone who prefers coding, troubleshooting, and creating durable solutions over advisory‑only work.

What You’ll Work On

You’ll develop and refine automated checks within CI/CD pipelines, introduce improvements to container and IaC validation, and help engineering teams understand and resolve findings from various security tools. Expect to build templates, scripts, and lightweight frameworks that simplify adoption across multiple teams. The work spans cloud‑based systems, modern data platforms, and collaboration with distributed engineers across U.S. time zones.

What You Bring

  • Experience creating or improving build pipelines and release workflows within Git‑based environments.
  • Familiarity with security assessment tools used for source code, open‑source libraries, and container images—such as Semgrep, NexusIQ/Sonatype, Snyk, Trivy, ZAP, or similar options.
  • Comfortable working with Terraform and container platforms like Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS.
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to work closely with developers, offering guidance and sharing best practices.
  • Cloud experience (AWS is especially helpful) and the ability to collaborate across multiple time zones.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

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