Cloud DevSecOps Engineer

About Position: We are looking for a Cloud DevSecOps Engineer to embed security automation across cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines, enabling secure and rapid delivery.

• Role: Cloud DevSecOps Engineer
• Location: Chennai
• Experience: 5 to 8 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment What You'll Do:
• Integrate and automate security controls (SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets, IaC scanning) across cloud-native CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement secure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code and policy-as-code.
• Harden containers, Kubernetes, and serverless workloads with security best practices.
• Build guardrails, automated compliance, and continuous posture monitoring in the cloud.
• Partner with development and platform teams to enable secure-by-default delivery.
• Triage findings, drive remediation, and continuously improve DevSecOps maturity.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Between 5 to 8 years of experience in cloud security and DevSecOps.
• Hands-on DevSecOps experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong skills with IaC (Terraform), containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and their security.
• Experience integrating SAST/DAST/SCA and secrets management into CI/CD.
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (Python, Bash) and Git-based workflows.
• Knowledge of cloud security services, CSPM, and compliance frameworks.
• Certifications such as CKS, AWS/Azure/GCP Security, or equivalent are a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment: Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers “Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”