This position pays between $65 and $75 per hour. DevSecOps Engineer (3-6 Month Contract-to-hire) This role is expected to: - Build and maintain defense-in-depth strategies across AWS and Kubernetes (WAF, NACLs, IAM, encryption, segmentation). - Integrate security automation into CI/CD (SAST, DAST, dependency and container scanning). - Partner with Pen Testers and Red Teams on offensive testing, threat modeling, and vulnerability remediation. - Drive continuous compliance with SOC 2, GDPR, and FedRAMP standards. - Implement and monitor cloud security controls with AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, and CloudWatch. - Secure secrets and credentials with AWS Secrets Manager, Vault, or SSM Parameter Store. - Define and enforce security guardrails through Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation). - Lead incident response, security reviews, and risk assessments. Qualifications: - 4+ years in DevSecOps / Cloud Security / Infrastructure Security. - Deep hands-on experience with AWS (EKS, IAM, VPC, RDS, Lambda, etc.) and Kubernetes security (RBAC, Network Policies, Admission Controllers). - Solid grasp of network security and Zero Trust principles. - Proven collaboration with Pen Testing / Red Team operations. - Proficiency in Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi - Familiarity with CIS Benchmarks, NIST 800-53, OWASP Top 10. - Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Go. - AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CKS, or CKAD. - Experience with Aqua, Prisma Cloud, Trivy, Falco, or Snyk. - Background in multi-tenant SaaS or multi-account AWS environments Location: Redwood City, CA Applicants should apply via The Mice Groups Inc. website (www.micegroups.com), through this careers site posting, or email von@micegroups.com for this position. Pay for this position is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. As a contractor you may also be eligible for health benefits such as health, dental, and vision as well as access to a 401K plan. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at The Mice Groups Inc. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. The Mice Groups Inc. values your privacy. Please consult our Candidate Privacy Notice, for information about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information of our candidates.
