Holtec Security International - SecDevOps Engineer

Position Summary:
The SecDevOps Engineer plays a crucial role in integrating security practices within our DevOps processes to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data and systems. This position will also ensure systems security; while driving innovation and business growth. Additionally, you will need expert communication skills for collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior management to ensure projects are completed successfully, on time, and within scope.


Key Responsibilities of the SecDevOps Engineer Role:

• Employing knowledge of advanced systems and database design to manage all aspects of data systems integration, including overall methodology, project scope, relational database design, multidimensional database design, online transaction processing (OLTP), and key performance indicator (KPI) scorecards
• Supporting existing data warehouse program and the extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes
• Assisting with reporting and analytical needs
• Conducting high level review of data architecture to determine its sustainability for supporting the identified requirements
• Implement and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines for police department applications
• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing on internal systems
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures specific to law enforcement IT needs
• Monitor systems for security threats and respond to incidents
• Automate security processes and controls
• Ensure compliance with criminal justice information systems (CJIS) requirements
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle
• Manage access controls and authentication systems for personnel
• Secure communication channels for inter-agency information sharing
• Provide security training to department staff

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in IT security, with at least 2 years in a DevOps role
• Strong knowledge of security tools, techniques, and best practices
• Experience developing and enhancing Database Warehouse (DW)/Business Intelligence (BI) capabilities;
• Experience with creating ETL pipelines;
• Experience with engaging in query tuning for optimal performance;
• Experience with designing analytical dashboards using Tableau;
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., SQL, Java)
• Understanding of CJIS security policies and other relevant regulations
• Experience with SIEM tools and security analytics
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearances

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CEH, OSCP)
• Experience working in law enforcement or government IT environments
• Knowledge of digital forensics and incident response

This position plays a crucial role in safeguarding digital assets and ensuring the integrity of client operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong security background in cybersecurity combined with DevOps expertise to help us stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.