This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 5000000 - Rs 6000000 (ie INR 50 - 60 LPA)

Min Experience: 9 years

Location: Chennai

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Senior DevSecOps Engineer to lead the integration of security practices into our development and operations lifecycle. This role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about building secure, scalable systems and embedding security at every stage of the software delivery pipeline.

As a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security frameworks across cloud-native environments, with a strong focus on automation, continuous integration, and proactive risk mitigation. You will collaborate closely with engineering, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure security is not an afterthought but a foundational component of all deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and implement end-to-end DevSecOps strategies, integrating security tools and practices into CI/CD pipelines.
- Lead the adoption and optimization of Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Energetic Application Security Testing (DAST) tools to identify vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle.
- Establish and enforce secure coding standards aligned with OWASP Top 10 and industry best practices.
- Build and manage automated security testing frameworks within cloud environments, particularly AWS.
- Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability management across applications and infrastructure.




- Collaborate with development teams to remediate security findings and ensure timely resolution of vulnerabilities.
- Develop and maintain security monitoring, logging, and incident response mechanisms.
- Drive security awareness and training initiatives across engineering teams.
- Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- 9–15 years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or Application Security roles.
- Strong hands-on expertise in DevSecOps practices, including secure CI/CD pipeline design and implementation.
- Deep understanding and practical experience with SAST and DAST tools (e.g., Checkmarx, Fortify, Veracode, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP).
- Solid knowledge of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
- Extensive experience working with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, CloudTrail, Security Hub).
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, Bash, or similar.
- Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Familiarity with secrets management, identity and access management, and encryption mechanisms.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex security issues and provide effective solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty, CISSP, CEH, or similar.
- Experience in regulated industries with strong compliance requirements.
- Prior experience leading or mentoring security or DevOps teams.

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