Minimum Requirements: Background & Experience: Originating from an open-source operating system background, candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years in IT, with 3 years focused on Dev Sec Ops roles.
Cloud Expertise: Demonstrated experience working in cloud environments, with a deep understanding of cloud architectures, services, and best practices.
Penetration Testing & Security Analysis: Proficiency in conducting penetration tests and thorough security analyses to identify vulnerabilities and suggest remediation measures.
Programming Skills: Strong coding capabilities, with experience in languages such as Python, Go, Java, Java Script, and Type Script, to develop and integrate security solutions.
Certifications: Possessing industry-specific certifications, such as AWS Dev Ops or Security, will be considered an advantage.
Leadership & Communication: Prior experience leading teams complemented by excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Problem-Solving Abilities: Exceptional troubleshooting skills, with a knack for addressing complex technical issues.
Incident Response: Demonstrated ability in IT Incident Response and handling security breaches.
Networking: A foundational grasp of networking principles and experience with rewalls from brands like Fortigate, Palo Alto, and Mikrotik.
Process & Documentation: Process-driven mindset with the ability to produce clear documentation supporting development and security activities.
Familiarity with the following technologies would be ideal: Container Orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes.
Cloud Platforms: Speci cally AWS.
Infrastructure As Code: Tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
Kubernetes Package Manager: Experience with Helm Charts.
CI/CD Tooling: Familiarity with Gitlab, Jenkins, Circle CI, among others. Penetration Testing Tools: Tools like Burp Suite, W3af, and Zed Attack Proxy.
Vulnerability Assessment: Hands-on experience with tools like Nessus and Metasploit.
System Monitoring: Tools including Datadog and New Relic.
Cloud Security Posture Management: Knowledge of solutions such as Datadog, Prisma Cloud, and Aquasec.
