DevSecOps Engineer Security Automation Specialist at Columbia SC

Job Title : DevSecOps Engineer Security Automation Specialist

Location : Blythewood, SC 29016, 4 days remote and 1 day on-site.

Duration : 12 Months (Possibility of Extension)

Interview Process : 1 Round Virtual / Online

This position will work 15 hours per week.

Position Overview :

The State of South Carolina is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer Security Automation Specialist to champion security automation and strengthen the overall cybersecurity posture across development and operations environments. The ideal candidate will have strong full-stack development experience, hands-on security automation expertise, and a deep understanding of DevSecOps principles and security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and CISA.

This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into every stage of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), develop security tools and scripts, monitor threats, and support incident response operations.

Daily Duties / Responsibilities :

• Champion DevSecOps through Security Automation : Design, implement, and maintain automation scripts and tools to improve security processes such as data protection, vulnerability scanning, and user access control.
• Monitor and Analyze Security Events : Utilize SIEM tools to detect potential threats, investigate alerts, and assess risks in alignment with security frameworks (NIST, CIS, CISA).
• Support Secure Application Development : Partner with development teams to enforce secure coding practices, perform code reviews, and conduct threat modeling throughout the SDLC.
• Incident Response : Participate in incident investigations, identify root causes, mitigate impact, and support recovery procedures.
• Documentation & Training : Develop and maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and best practices; assist in training teams on security compliance.
• Provide On-Call Support : Offer after-hours assistance when necessary and perform other related duties as required.

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Certifications are not required, but candidates holding one or more of the following will be given preference :

Regards!

Raju Chidurala

216-343-3435

rajuc@devfi.com