DevOps Security Engineer

Kai is the AI company rebuilding cybersecurity for the machine-speed era. Founded by second time founders and trusted by Fortune 500 enterprises, Kai is building a future where security has no categories, no silos, and no human speed bottlenecks. The Kai Agentic Platform replaces fragmented, human-limited workflows with agentic AI systems that continuously contextualize, assess, reason, and execute security work at the speed of thought - making human defenders, superhuman.Why Kai?Well-funded: With $125M raised, we have the capital, runway, and resolve to rebuild cybersecurity from first principles.Proven: We've earned the trust of Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, and we're just getting started. Their confidence in Kai reflects what we've built: an AI-powered cybersecurity platform that performs at the scale and speed the enterprise demands.Experienced founders: Our founding team consists of second-time entrepreneurs, each with over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. Their proven expertise and vision drive our ambitious goals.World-class leadership team: Our Heads of AI, Engineering, and Product bring extensive experience from some of the world’s most influential companies, ensuring top-tier mentorship, direction, and vision.Frontier AI Applied Research Team: Our researchers operate at the leading edge of agentic AI systems, translating breakthrough capabilities into real-world cybersecurity applications.Generous compensation: We offer highly competitive salaries, equity options, and a supportive work environment. Your contributions will be valued and rewarded as we grow together. Kai is looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to help integrate security practices into every stage of the software development lifecycle. In this role, you will work closely with engineering, operations, and the security organization to ensure that applications and infrastructure are secure by design and compliant with industry standards. You will play a key role in enabling, deploying, and operating security tools, while ensuring continuous monitoring and improvement of Kai Security’s overall security posture.Key ResponsibilitiesIntegrate security tools and practices into CI/CD pipelines to enable secure software deliveryPartner closely with the security organization to enable, deploy, and operationalize security tools and platforms across the environmentMonitor, maintain, and continuously improve the effectiveness of security tools, alerts, and controlsPerform automated security testing, including SAST, DAST, and dependency scanningDesign and implement secure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practicesCollaborate with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve code securityMonitor systems for security threats and respond to incidents in collaboration with security teamsImplement secrets management and secure key handling practicesEnsure compliance with security standards and frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)Conduct risk assessments and support threat modeling activitiesMaintain and improve cloud security posture across AWS, Azure, or GCP environmentsAdvocate for security best practices and provide training to engineering teamsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience)7-8+ years of experience in DevOps, security engineering, or DevSecOps rolesHands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)Experience integrating and managing security tools within engineering workflowsExperience with security testing tools (e.g., Snyk, SonarQube, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite)Knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Proficiency in scripting/programming (Python, Bash, or similar)Understanding of common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) and secure coding practicesPreferred QualificationsExperience working closely with dedicated security or SOC teamsFamiliarity with security tooling ecosystems (SIEM, EDR, CSPM, vulnerability management platforms)