Cloud DevSecOps Engineer

*This position is based out of our Westlake, OH office and is eligible for a hybrid schedule after the training and probationary period.

The Cloud DevSecOps Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining secure, scalable cloud infrastructure while embedding security practices throughout the software development lifecycle. This role bridges development, operations, security, and AI/ML teams to ensure applications—including AI-powered solutions—are deployed to production environments efficiently and securely.

Working closely with Software Development, Infrastructure, and Information Security teams, this role designs and implements CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controls, manages cloud environments in Azure and AWS, deploys and secures AI/ML workloads, and ensures production deployments meet security and compliance requirements. The DevSecOps Engineer champions a security-first approach to infrastructure automation and AI governance, serving as a key partner in securing the organization's cloud footprint and emerging AI capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Designs, builds, and maintains CI/CD pipelines with integrated security scanning (SAST, DAST, SCA, container security)
• Manages and secures cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS using infrastructure-as-code (terraform, ARM/Bicep)
• Deploys applications and AI/ML workloads to production with security controls and compliance requirements embedded
• Implements and manages container orchestration (Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps) with security best practices
• Deploys and secures AI services including Azure OpenAI and LLM integrations with appropriate governance controls
• Develops and enforces security guardrails within pipelines, preventing vulnerable code from reaching production
• Monitors cloud security posture, remediates misconfigurations, and responds to security incidents
• Manages secrets, certificates, and encryption keys using vault technologies and cloud-native KMS
• Implements logging, monitoring, and alerting with security event correlation
• Develops documentation for deployment processes, security configurations, and runbooks
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or infrastructure roles with demonstrated security focus
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines in enterprise environments (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab)
• Experience deploying and managing AI/ML services in cloud environments preferred
• In person interaction that includes actively collaborating with colleagues and participating in team or company meetings

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• Azure preferred: AZ-400, AZ-500, or AI-102; AWS DevOps/Security Specialty a plus
• Security certifications a plus: Security , CISSP, CCSP

TECHNICAL SKILLS

To be successful in this role, you should have experience with and an understanding of the following:

• Azure services: App Services, Container Apps, AKS, Key Vault, Entra ID, Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, Azure OpenAI
• Infrastructure-as-code: Terraform, ARM/Bicep templates; containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
• CI/CD security tooling: SonarQube, Checkmarx, Snyk, Trivy, or similar
• Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash
• Network security: firewalls, WAF, segmentation, zero trust concepts
• Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Prometheus, Grafana
• AI/ML security: LLM governance, prompt injection prevention, data protection for AI workloads

CORE VALUES

Our core values are our foundation and the guiding principles we embody to support Equity’s mission. Together, our values spell EPIC — because that’s what we strive to be for our clients and stakeholders every day.

• Excellence – Our standard
• Passion – In everything we do
• Integrity – Without compromise
• Collaboration – Stronger together

We are looking for team members who embody these values in their daily work and interactions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment, which may include a corporate office setting or a remote/home office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment and technology such as computers, phones, printers, and video conferencing tools. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to communicate effectively, including speaking, hearing, and participating in virtual meetings on camera. The associate is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as occasionally stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms. This job may require the ability to lift files or office materials, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Remote associates are expected to maintain a safe, secure, and productive work environment with reliable internet access.