DevSecOps Engineer (Github Advanced Security)

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Join Our Team as a DevSecOps Engineer at Modus Create!

We're looking for an Expert DevSecOps Engineer with deep expertise in GitHub Advanced Security, cryptography, and penetration testing. In this role, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to offer strategic consulting, end-to-end product development, and tailored security solutions that keep pace with evolving challenges.

About You:

Experience Level: Senior

You're a senior-level professional with over five years in software development, DevSecOps, or security engineering. You're skilled in penetration testing methods, including reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and maintaining access. You've worked with tools like Burp Suite, Nmap, and GitHub Advanced Security, and you know how to evaluate risks to assess the overall security posture of systems.

Your knowledge of cryptography covers both symmetric and asymmetric encryption techniques, using protocols such as Diffie-Hellman, El Gamal, 3DES, and AES. You've applied these principles to secure communications, evaluate cryptographic implementation, and data storage across a range of projects.

You're experienced with SIEM systems like IBM QRadar and Splunk for event analysis and correlation. You've also protected cloud environments in GCP, AWS, and Azure, leveraging tools like GCP Security Command Centre and AWS security services.

You're comfortable using Python, shell scripting, or Perl to streamline security processes and enhance testing frameworks. Plus, you have a network engineer’s understanding of LANs, WANs, TCP/IP, and VLANs, backed by hands-on experience monitoring network traffic and responding to incidents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage GitHub Advanced Security implementations while optimizing CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions
• Perform penetration testing assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend practical remediation steps
• Develop and execute a comprehensive security strategy that includes both cryptographic evaluations and penetration testing
• Automate security checks and integrate them seamlessly into development workflows
• Conduct regular security audits and assist with incident response efforts
• Translate customer needs into actionable security requirements while providing training and guidance to developers
• Collaborate with team members across different time zones, ensuring overlap during EST hours

Bonus Points For:

• Certifications: GitHub Advanced Security Certification, CISSP, CEH, OSCP.
• Administering GitHub organizations.
• Managing permissions.
• Implementing security policies at scale.

You’ll Love:

• Mentoring and coaching both clients and Modus teammates from the comfort of home.
• Deep-diving into customer needs and translating them into actionable requirements.
• Exploring new tech and continuously learning—because software is always evolving!
• Sharing your knowledge and participating actively in the community.

Team Collaboration:

• Some overlap with EST hours daily is expected.
• Reliable high-speed internet is a must!

Team Culture:

At Modus, a fast-growing, remote-first company, you’ll experience various exciting projects! Here’s a taste of what you might do:

• Giving back: Participate actively through opportunities such as blog posts, open source contributions, and event speaking.
• Travel & connections: Meet fantastic people during our remote meet-ups! It’s all about collaboration and fun! Global environment and diversity at its best.
• Teaching and learning: Work in active teams on internal and external projects, staying up-to-date with the latest technologies.
• Being a self-starter:  Autonomy and proactivity are the keys to succeed at Modus.
• Client interaction: Represent Modus and our values while connecting directly with our clients, some of the world’s biggest brands.
• Growth: Enjoy comprehensive learning benefits with access to over 12,000 courses. Your growth is our priority!

About us: 

Founded in 2011, Modus is a global, fully remote team of world-class technologists who thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment. We were fully remote before it was cool! We support organizations on their digital transformation journey through strategic consulting and full lifecycle product development, partnering with industry leaders including Atlassian, GitHub and AWS. Recognized as one of the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies for nine years and a top remote work company by FlexJobs, we have helped some of the world’s largest brands deliver powerful digital experiences.

We combine boutique expertise with enterprise-scale capabilities. As a GitHub partner with a world-class team, we help organizations innovate and solve complex challenges for Fortune 500 companies and beyond, we want to hear from you.

Perks of working with us:

• Remote work with flexible working hours.
• Modus Global Office Program: for when you want to get out of your home, we offer on-demand access to private offices, meeting rooms, co-working spaces and business lounges in locations in over 120 countries. 
• Employee Referral Program.
• Client Referral Program. 
• Travel according to client or team needs.
• The chance to work side-by-side with thought leaders in emerging tech.
• Access to more than 12,000 courses with a licensed Coursera account.
• Possibility to obtain paid certification/courses if they align with company goals and are relevant to the employee's role.

Additional benefits might apply, contingent on your location.

By joining our team, you’ll be part of a winning squad that plays to each other’s strengths and celebrates every success together. Apply now and show us you’ve got what it takes to take your consulting skills to the next level with Modus Create!