DevSecOps Engineer

Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips? 

G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas.

We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded. 

This is a hybrid role based in our new Dallas infrastructure hub where we work on the latest technologies in a cutting-edge environment.

Security is at the heart of everything we do at G-Research. We empower every engineer to make smart security decisions throughout the entire development lifecycle—from writing code and during compilation, to deployment.

Ensuring productivity for our delivery teams is equally critical, and we integrate security seamlessly into existing workflows wherever possible.

As part of our DevSecOps team, you will play a key role in supporting our engineers and securing our applications, infrastructure and services. Your responsibility will be to ensure our engineers have everything they need to make security a priority, without compromising on efficiency.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Designing, implementing and operating security services including PKI, secret management and secure software development lifecycle tools
• Designing, deploying and maintaining secure, scalable and resilient software platforms to meet the security needs of our engineering teams
• Troubleshooting and resolving operational issues, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and customers
• Proactively identifying and suggesting improvements to our infrastructure, as well as our security practices and operational processes
• Staying at the forefront of emerging trends and tools in the DevSecOps space, bringing fresh ideas to our team

You’ll be joining an exciting, fast-paced environment where you’ll be working with some of the best engineers in the industry.

At G-Research, we invest heavily in technology, training, career development and cross-team growth opportunities, including conference attendance and professional development resources.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, such as Jenkins and GitLab, infrastructure as code, such as Terraform and Ansible, and observability tools, such as Prometheus, ELK and Grafana
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker or Kubernetes, cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, and a solid understanding of Linux environments
• Proficiency in scripting or programming with a strong command of at least one language, with Python and C# preferred
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work directly with engineers and stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges
• A quick learner, who is proactive, self-motivated, and has strong communication skills
• The ability to work independently while being a collaborative team player
• Interest in solving security problems with experience in one or more of these security areas a plus:
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  • Secret management
  • Security checks and controls within a secure SDLC

Why should you apply?

• Market-leading compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
• Lunch provided in the office (via GrubHub)
• Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
• Excellent paid time off allowance of 25 days
• Sick days, military leave, and family and medical leave
• Generous 401(k) plan
• 16-weeks’ fully paid parental leave
• Medical and Prescription, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Employee Assistance and Wellness programs
• Generous relocation allowance and support
• Great selection of office snacks, and hot and cold drinks
• Free on-site gym and car parking

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.

We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section