Staff Engineer –DevSecOps (9810)

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We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Engineer – DevSecOps to lead and support our enterprise security, compliance, and risk management initiatives. This individual will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining controls aligned with global compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST 800- 53. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of security engineering principles, a strong compliance mindset, and a proven track record in driving cross-functional security programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow established processes for the implementation and maintenance of security controls aligned with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST 800-53.
• Collaborate with security leadership to ensure adherence to ISO 27001, SOC 2 and NIST 800-53 controls and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support audits, evidence gathering, and remediation efforts.
• Develop and maintain automated security and compliance monitoring tools and dashboards.
• Translate regulatory requirements into technical requirements and integrate them into the SDLC (Secure Development Lifecycle).
• Execute tasks related to the implementation and upkeep of compliance controls under ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST 800-53 guidance.
• Conduct gap assessments and risk analysis; define and track remediation efforts to ensure compliance readiness.
• Strong hands-on experience and understanding of Kubernetes security, including RBAC, pod security policies, network policies, and secrets management.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in information security or compliance engineering roles.
• Practical experience with DevOps security practices, including integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with ISO 27001, SOC 2 (Type I and II), and NIST SP 800-53.
• Experience working in cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with secure configuration and governance controls.
• Familiarity with cloud-native security (AWS, GCP, or Azure), container orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Helm, or Ansible.
• Solid knowledge of access management, encryption, logging/monitoring, and network security principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, work cross-functionally, and influence at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience writing policies and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or AWS Security Specialty etc.
• Experience with compliance automation platforms.
• Background in regulated industries such as fintech, healthcare, or government.

Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme's website or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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