Senior DevSecOps Engineer

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We’re looking for a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to work closely with our DevOps team to optimize the security of our cloud infrastructure, including Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform. You should be fluent in modern DevOps tooling and also possess a keen security mindset, with a deep knowledge of Linux hardening and cloud deployment best practices. Knowledge of AWS and Azure security quirks is essential.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Ensure best practices for quality coverage, setting measurable targets for engineering teams prior to build releases
• Build, secure, and maintain high-security environments in Azure, AWS and GCP
• Automate use of cloud technologies through IaC tools such as Terraform
• Report to the Security team as part of cloud security risk management
• Provide strategic guidance on all activities related to infrastructure reliability, scalability and security
• Monitor and harden cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS, and GCP

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• BS in Computer Science or related field
• 7+ years of experience as a DevOps, Infrastructure, Site Reliability or Cloud Engineer with a focus in cloud security
• Proven track record of success in rapidly scaling startup environments
• Solid understanding of cloud networking and orchestration across multiple cloud providers
• Experience with Linux-based infrastructures
• Expert-level knowledge of Kubernetes
• Expert-level knowledge of Python
• Experience with TEEs (SGX, SEV, Nitro)
• Experience with security compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP

Salary Range: $147,544 to $184,430

(**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.)

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WHY AVA LABS?

If you’ve ever thought about joining an early stage Web3 company – this is it! We’re a global, world-class team of experts in computer science, economics, finance, marketing, and law with offices in New York City and Miami. We’re highly passionate about Web3 and redefining the way people build and use finance and decentralized applications of all kinds. The company received early-stage funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Initialized Capital, and Polychain Capital, with angel investments from Balaji Srinivasan and Naval Ravikant. Join us and be a pioneer in a new technology that will have implications across a range of verticals such as finance, gaming, investing, collectibles, among many others.

Ava Labs is committed to diversity in the workplace and we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not hire on basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.