SecOps Engineer

Security Operations (SecOps) Engineer

Location: Bangalore

Team: Security & Compliance

Reports to: Engineering Manager – Platform & Security

About Josys

Josys is on a mission to redefine enterprise IT operations through automation, visibility, and security. As we continue to scale globally, securing our cloud-native infrastructure and application ecosystem is more critical than ever. We are looking for a passionate Security Operations Engineer to join our security team and help strengthen our defenses and practices across the cloud.

Job Summary

As a Senior SecOps Engineer , you'll lead the design and implementation of security controls across cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and application layers. You’ll act as a subject matter expert in both preventive and detective controls, vulnerability management, and compliance enforcement. We are looking for someone hands-on with a deep understanding of cloud and application security — especially across AWS, data privacy, and regulatory frameworks .

Key Responsibilities

1. Cloud Security Monitoring & Compliance

• Configure and optimize AWS-native security tools like Security Hub, GuardDuty, Config, CloudTrail for real-time detection and compliance.
• Drive Cloud Gap Assessments and security posture reviews across multi-account AWS environments.
• Ensure alignment with standards like CIS, ISO 27001, SOC 2 , and regulatory requirements including GDPR and data residency controls .

2. Incident Response & Remediation

• Lead investigation and remediation efforts in partnership with L1 support and SRE teams .
• Perform root cause analysis , implement fixes, and establish preventive controls.
• Build runbooks, define escalation processes, and improve incident response automation .

3. Secure DevOps & CI/CD Integration

• Integrate automated security tools in CI/CD for both infrastructure and applications (e.g., SAST, DAST, IaC scanning).
• Implement IaC policy enforcement using tools such as tfsec, Checkov, or OPA .
• Embed security gates and practices early in the software development lifecycle.

4. Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management

• Conduct or coordinate regular penetration testing using tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP , or via third-party assessors.
• Manage end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle , from discovery through remediation.
• Translate findings into developer-friendly guidance and track fixes to closure.

5. Continuous Improvement & Security Awareness

• Stay current with cloud security trends, vulnerabilities, and threats .
• Drive security awareness training and contribute to improving engineering security hygiene.
• Influence architectural decisions by embedding security principles into project planning.

Required Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in cloud security, application security, or security operations roles.
• Deep knowledge of AWS security architecture, IAM, networking, and encryption practices .
• Hands-on experience with security testing tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP , Nmap, and cloud-native monitoring tools.
• Strong grasp of compliance frameworks including GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001 , and data residency considerations .
• Solid scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Terraform).
• Must hold at least one relevant certification:
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)

Nice to Have

• Experience with container security (e.g., EKS, Docker) and runtime protection tools .
• Familiarity with security operations platforms (e.g., Splunk, ELK, or SIEM tools ).
• Experience working in fast-paced SaaS or DevOps-centric environments .

Why Join Us?

• Work on a global SaaS platform at the cutting edge of IT automation and cloud security.
• Lead initiatives that shape how modern enterprises manage risk.
• Join a culture of ownership, innovation, and collaboration.
• Remote-friendly work culture with high-impact opportunities.