DevSecOps Engineer

Role: DevSecOps Engineer

Job Type: Full-time

Years of Experience: 4+

Work Arrangement: On-site, in-office (this is not a remote or hybrid position)

Location: Durham, NC (approx. 15% travel to customer and deployment sites)

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

About Kognitiv Edge:

Kognitiv Edge (KE) is a mission-driven technology company dedicated to optimizing human performance across the defense and national security enterprise. We believe people are any organization's most important capability, and our mission is to deliver the data, technology, and insights that maximize readiness, resilience, and performance at scale.

We build secure, cloud-native platforms that turn fragmented information into actionable intelligence for the military leaders, healthcare providers, researchers, and operators who depend on it. By integrating data from disparate sources and applying advanced analytics, we help organizations make faster, better-informed decisions that shift them from reactive responses to proactive, data-driven action and improve mission outcomes.

Operating at the intersection of technology, data, and national security, our work supports some of the most demanding environments in the world, where the quality of a decision can carry enormous consequences.

We are a team of builders, problem-solvers, and innovators who thrive on complex challenges with real-world impact. If you are passionate about technology that serves a greater purpose, committed to continuous learning, and eager to work alongside high-performing teammates, we invite you to join us.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a security-minded DevSecOps Engineer to join our team at Kognitiv Edge. In this role, you will embed security throughout the software development lifecycle, building and hardening the CI/CD pipelines, cloud and on-prem infrastructure, and automation that deliver our platforms. This position is ideal for someone who treats security as a first-class engineering concern, enjoys automating away manual toil, and wants to make a significant impact in a fast-paced start-up environment supporting high-stakes mission outcomes. You will partner closely with software, data, and platform engineers to ensure our systems are secure, compliant, and reliable from commit to production. This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Minneapolis, MN office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines, integrating automated security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA) and policy gates into the build and release process.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to provision and harden cloud infrastructure in a repeatable, auditable manner.
• Configure logging and monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana) to track resource performance metrics and detect issues.
• Implement and manage secrets management, identity and access controls, and least-privilege policies across cloud environments.
• Automate vulnerability scanning, container image hardening, and dependency management; triage and remediate findings in partnership with development teams.
• Establish logging, monitoring, alerting, and observability to detect, investigate, and respond to security and reliability events.
• Support compliance and accreditation efforts (e.g., NIST 800-53 / RMF, DoD STIGs), producing and maintaining required documentation and evidence.
• Champion secure-by-design practices, performing threat modeling and security reviews of architectures and code.
• Develop patterns, tooling, and automation frameworks to reduce manual operational toil and improve developer productivity.
• Guide and mentor engineers on secure development and DevSecOps best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or a related field; OR, in place of a degree, at least 6 years of relevant experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or security engineering.
• 4–10 years of combined experience across DevOps, infrastructure, and/or security engineering roles.
• 3–6 years of hands-on experience building and securing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins).
• 3–6 years of cloud experience in Azure OR 5–8 years in AWS, with a focus on securing and operating production workloads.
• 3–5 years of Infrastructure as Code experience (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi, ARM templates).
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Typescript, Python, Bash, or Go) for automation.
• Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and securing containerized workloads.
• Solid understanding of security fundamentals: identity and access management, secrets management, network security, encryption, and the OWASP Top 10.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Azure-native security tooling (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, Key Vault, Sentinel).
• Familiarity with DoD or federal compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP, or DoD STIGs.
• Experience integrating SAST/DAST/SCA tooling (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy) into pipelines.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CKS).
• Experience supporting accreditation or Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Familiarity with observability stacks and SIEM tooling.

Benefits:

Benefits of Joining Kognitiv Edge

Competitive Compensation Package: At Kognitiv Edge, we understand the value of our team members and offer competitive salaries and benefits to reflect their importance in our success.

Health and Wellness Programs: We prioritize the health and well-being of our employees with comprehensive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and wellness initiatives.

Professional Growth Opportunities: Kognitiv Edge is committed to the continuous professional development of our team. Enjoy access to a range of training programs, workshops, and conferences to enhance your skills and career growth.

Innovative Work Environment: Join a team where innovation thrives. Work on cutting-edge projects that challenge and expand your technical and creative boundaries.

Paid Time Off: Enjoy generous vacation days, public holidays, and sick leave, ensuring you have ample time to relax and recharge.

Team Building Activities: Be a part of a company culture that values collaboration and camaraderie through regular team outings, events, and activities.

Join Kognitiv Edge and be a part of a dynamic team, contributing to groundbreaking solutions in human performance and operational excellence.

Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This is a full time in-office position. Are you able to work in office full time?
• Will you be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance?
• Are you willing to take a drug test, in accordance with local law/regulations?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

Work Location: In person