Platform DevSecOps Engineer

What you get to do every day!

• Strengthen the configuration of security related aspects of the KUBRA HQ cloud platform environment including with focus on Kubernetes.
• To ensure success as a Platform DevSecOps Engineer, you should demonstrate experience and creativity in the following areas: Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Systems Security, and Security Automation.
• Develop reusable Terraform modules and Kubernetes policies and templates that abstract cloud complexity.
• Enforce cluster‑wide security guard‑rails using Kyverno (or OPA Gatekeeper) policies, AWS IAM Roles for Service Accounts, network policies and Pod Security Standards.
• Automate policy testing, drift detection and remediation through Git‑Ops pipelines so every upgrade, add‑on or workload remains compliant. 
• Automate build, test and release workflows using CircleCI and Argo CD; enforce policy as code and automated security scans.
• Support and improve IaC configurations for some AWS managed services such as  AWS WAF.
• Implement security findings pipelines using event‑driven automation to various security tools; collaborate with Security Operations on remediation runbooks.
• Engage with product teams to collect feedback and evolve the platform backlog; run demos, write RFCs and maintain documentation.
• Champion best practices for resiliency, cost optimization and minimal‑friction security.
• Implement security controls and best practices across CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide security guidance to product engineering teams building software applications in compliance with industry standards in public cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement secure coding practices.

What kind of person should you be?

• Practice ‘Security as Code’ to ensure security “baked in” and automation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and responsible.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and an ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in all client communications.
• Understanding and following the business strategy, objectives, and adjusting to performance metrics.
• Excellent organization, time management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle pressure and focus on results.

What skills do you need?

• 4 + years in Platform Engineering, DevOps or Software Engineering with demonstrable coding experience in Go or Python.
• Deep expertise with Terraform and Git‑Ops workflows.
• Hands‑on operation of Kubernetes and AWS networking.
• Proven track record automating at least one AWS managed service.
• Experience building in or supporting highly‑regulated environments (SOC 2, PCI‑DSS).

What can you expect from us?

• Award-winning culture that fosters growth, diversity and inclusion for all
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Flexible schedules
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Two paid days for volunteer opportunities
• Generous benefit coverage with low premiums (+ a Health Care Spending Account)
• RRSP Matching
• Free unlimited access to our refreshment stations (fully stocked with tea, coffee and other beverages)
• A free premium membership for ‘Headspace’; an app geared towards mental health and wellbeing
• Access to Perkopolis retail discounts
• Access to LinkedIn learning courses
• Continued education with our education reimbursement program