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DevSecOps Engineer

Align MdDenver, COL6 LeadOctober 9th, 2026
DevSecOps EngineerThe DevSecOps Engineer works to execute security engineering activities across A-LIGN's cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and production applications. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and continuously validating security controls, delivering infrastructure and application improvements, and supporting continuous audit readiness. As the DevSecOps Engineer, you will provide exceptional technical and security strategies to help support the continued growth of our fast-paced company. A-LIGN will depend on you as the DevSecOps Engineer to support management, translate security and compliance requirements into practical engineering solutions, and automate security and audit evidence workflows.Reports to: Principal Security EngineerPay Classification: Full-TimeResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and continuously validate security controls across cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and production applicationsAuthor and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform or similar tools across quality assurance, staging, and production environmentsDeliver production code that addresses security requirements, including authentication, single sign-on, authorization, session security, and vulnerability remediationDesign and administer identity and access management solutions, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, identity providers, authorization models, and account lifecycle automationManage vulnerability remediation from triage through closure across static application security testing, dynamic application security testing, dependency scanning, and container scanning toolsRemediate penetration testing findings in code and infrastructure and prepare evidence-based technical responses when findings do not applyTranslate FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and other framework requirements into deployed technical controls and repeatable audit evidenceMaintain cryptographic compliance through validated module configuration, certificate management, and TLS and DNS posture verificationDevelop automation for security operations and evidence collection, including scripts, reports, API integrations, and verified artificial intelligence workflowsMaintain security architecture documentation, including authorization boundaries, network architecture, and data flow diagramsPerform security impact analysis for production changes and maintain pre-production security deployment checklistsParticipate in threat modeling, risk assessments, continuous monitoring, software bill of materials generation, software supply chain security, logging coverage, and user access reviewsMinimum QualificationsEDUCATIONBachelor's degree in information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceEXPERIENCEAt least 4 years of combined experience in DevSecOps, security engineering, cloud engineering, or software engineeringExperience developing production software in Go, Python, TypeScript, or a comparable modern programming languageHands-on experience with GCP, AWS, or Azure, including identity and access management, containers or serverless services, build pipelines, secrets management, and log-based troubleshootingWorking knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, JSON Web Tokens, and identity provider administrationExperience managing vulnerabilities and responding to penetration testing findings, including code-level remediationExperience with scripting and automation using Python, shell, SQL, or similar toolsExperience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments preferredFamiliarity with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar security and compliance frameworksFamiliarity with FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3 requirements preferredExperience with fine-grained authorization models, governance, risk, and compliance platforms, or compliance as code tooling preferredExperience operating in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment preferredCERTIFICATIONSPreferred: CISSP, CCSP, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or a similar cloud security certificationSKILLSAbility to translate security and compliance requirements into practical engineering changes and implement them directlyAbility to troubleshoot across content delivery networks, web application firewalls, load balancers, runtime platforms, application code, and logsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical documentation, auditor responses, and repeatable runbooksHighly organized with the ability to manage release, remediation, and audit deadlines across multiple concurrent workstreamsSelf-directed with strong follow-through in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentAbility to work individually as well as collaboratively across technical and business teamsDemonstrated experience using agentic artificial intelligence development tools to support coding, integrations, workflow automation, and output verificationBenefitsEmployer Paid Life & Health InsuranceCompetitive Bonus StructureHome Office ReimbursementTechnology AllowanceCertification ReimbursementBeneficiaT Discount Loyalty ProgramPersonalized Career CoachingGenerous Paid Time OffPaid Office Closure December 25-January 1Summer HoursAbout A-LIGNA-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com.A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans encouraged to apply.