Manager, DevSecOps and SRE

Come join Deepwatch’s team of world-class cybersecurity professionals and the brightest minds in the industry. If you're ready to challenge yourself with work that matters, then this is the place for you. We're redefining cybersecurity as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. – and we have a blast doing it!

Who We Are

Deepwatch is the leader in managed security services, protecting organizations from ever-increasing cyber threats 24/7/365. Powered by Deepwatch’s cloud-based security operations platform, Deepwatch provides the industry’s fastest, most comprehensive detection and automated response to cyber threats together with tailored guidance from dedicated experts to mitigate risk and measurably improve security posture. Hundreds of organizations, from Fortune 100 to mid-sized enterprises, trust Deepwatch to protect their business. 

Our core values drive everything we do at Deepwatch, including our approach to tackling tough cyber challenges. We seek out tenacious individuals who are passionate about solving complex problems and protecting our customers. At Deepwatch, every decision, process, and hire is made with a focus on improving our cybersecurity solutions and delivering an exceptional experience for our customers. By embracing our values, we create a culture of excellence that is dedicated to empowering our team members to explore their potential, expand their skill sets, and achieve their career aspirations, which is supported by our unique annual professional development benefit.

Deepwatch recognition includes:

• 2023, 2022 and 2021 Great Place to Work® Certified
• 2023 and 2022 Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers
• 2023 and 2022 Fortress Cybersecurity Award
• 2023 $180M Series C investment from Springcoast Capital Partners, Splunk Ventures, and Vista Credit Partners of Vista Equity Partners
• 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Silver Designation
• 2022 Cybersecurity Excellence Award for MDR

Manager, DevSecOps and SRE

Location: Tampa, FL preferred but will consider candidates within one of our other hub locations: Denver, CO; DC metro area, CA (Bay area), Austin, TX.  Role will be hybrid.

The Manager, DevSecOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) will lead a high-performing team of engineers and architects responsible for ensuring the availability, security, reliability, and scalability of Deepwatch’s cloud platforms and services. This role requires strong expertise driving security-first DevOps practices and operational excellence across AWS, Azure, and other cloud platforms. You will collaborate with application, cloud, security, and DevOps teams to implement cutting-edge automation, enforce security best practices, and optimize infrastructure. This team is responsible for designing, architecting, and implementing our cloud-hosted security platform. 

In this role, you’ll get to do:

• Strategic Leadership:
• Develop and execute a technical vision and roadmap for DevSecOps and SRE initiatives, aligned with organizational goals.
• Establish and communicate team priorities, setting clear expectations for technical and security-focused deliverables.
• Operational Excellence and Automation:
• Measure and monitor production systems focusing on availability, latency, and security posture.
• Drive automation-first approaches to managing cloud infrastructure, leveraging Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
• Own end-to-end performance and availability of critical services, implementing automated responses to improve resilience.
• Security-Driven DevOps Practices:
• Partner with infosec teams to enforce DevSecOps principles, including secure coding practices, automated vulnerability scanning, and compliance monitoring.
• Integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines and automate infrastructure and application deployment workflows.
• Incident Response and Monitoring:
• Enhance incident detection and response processes by implementing advanced monitoring and alerting systems.
• Oversee on-call rotations, ensuring effective coverage and reducing mean time to recovery (MTTR) for critical issues.
• Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Management:
• Optimize cloud environments (AWS, Azure) by configuring services such as EC2, EKS, S3, Lambda, and VPCs for high availability, scalability, and security.
• Lead efforts to centralize operational data (e.g., Splunk licensing) into scalable storage solutions such as S3 for global deployment.
• Team Development and Collaboration:
• Mentor team members, bridging skill gaps and enabling career growth.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation between DevSecOps, SRE, and cloud teams, aligning cross-functional efforts to enhance service delivery and reliability.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Develop playbooks and scripts to standardize and enhance deployment, maintenance, and recovery workflows.
• Continuously evaluate new tools and technologies to strengthen Deepwatch’s DevSecOps and SRE capabilities.

To succeed in this role you'll need:

• Proven experience in both DevSecOps and Site Reliability Engineering roles or similar technical fields.
• Expertise in cloud architectures (AWS and Azure) and automation frameworks.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or similar languages, with experience securing CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and configuration management solutions (Ansible, Puppet, or Chef).
• Deep understanding of monitoring, logging, and incident management best practices.
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and influence cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated success in managing cloud costs, optimizing resource usage, and negotiating vendor agreements.
• Knowledge of security standards and frameworks, such as CIS benchmarks and vulnerability management practices.

Bonus skills:

• Expertise in Kubernetes and containerized deployments.
• Experience in automating and securing workflows for cloud environments.
• Prior experience implementing security controls and compliance measures within cloud-based DevOps pipelines.

ITAR Compliance

This position will have access to customer data and is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Upon application, candidates will be asked to confirm that they are a U.S. Person as defined by the following:

• A citizen of the U.S.;
• A lawful permanent resident of the United States; 
• A person admitted to the United States as a refugee or
• A person that the United States government has granted asylum.

This requirement does not verify employment eligibility overall but ensures compliance with import/export regulations. If you do not meet these requirements, we encourage you to apply for other open roles at Deepwatch. This information will be verified upon the offer of employment.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $152,000 to $228,000 + stock options + benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

What We Offer:

Deepwatch is excited to provide benefits designed to support team members and their families. Including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO), 9 company holidays, sick leave and 8-Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Unique professional development benefits, starting at $3,000 annually
• Wellness contests and monthly educational programs
• 401(K) retirement program with employer match
• Learn more here: Deepwatch Benefits

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.  Please review our DEI Statement here.

Deepwatch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please inform your recruiter or contact recruiting@deepwatch.com for further information.

All Deepwatch employees are expected to:

• Be interested in and able to work remotely from a home office when not at a corporate office
• Pass a pre-employment background and drug screen in accordance with applicable laws

Deepwatch is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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