We are seeking a highly skilled and security-focused Senior DevSecOps Engineer to join the Akrites OSS Security Engineering team. This role is responsible for securing the open-source software ecosystem by analyzing| validating| and remediating vulnerabilities identified across critical OSS components and services.
The engineer will work at the intersection of software engineering| security engineering| and cloud operations to strengthen software supply chain security and improve the security posture of open-source technologies.
The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in Java| Python| DevSecOps practices| vulnerability management| automation engineering| and cloud-native platforms| with a passion for driving secure development and operational excellence.
This position will collaborate closely with Client security engineering teams| open-source maintainers| and cross-functional product engineering groups to deliver scalable security solutions and sustainable remediation strategies.
Key Responsibilities
OSS Vulnerability Analysis and Remediation
Analyze| triage| validate| and prioritize Open Source Software (OSS) vulnerabilities identified through security scanning platforms| Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools| and vulnerability intelligence feeds.
Perform technical investigations to determine exploitability| business impact| attack vectors| and remediation requirements.
Develop and implement vulnerability fixes across OSS components using Java and Python| ensuring secure coding practices and compliance with security standards.
Conduct root cause analysis for recurring vulnerabilities and recommend long-term mitigation strategies.
Validate remediation effectiveness through code reviews| testing| proof-of-concept verification| and security assessment techniques.
Secure Software Supply Chain Engineering
Strengthen software supply chain security through dependency management| secure package validation| and vulnerability governance practices.
Partner with engineering teams to evaluate and remediate risks associated with third-party libraries| frameworks| and open-source dependencies.
Support coordinated vulnerability disclosure and remediation workflows while maintaining confidentiality and security compliance.
Contribute to vulnerability response activities from intake and validation through patch development| testing| and coordinated release processes.
DevSecOps Platform Engineering Design| implement| and optimize DevSecOps workflows within the Akrites platform deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines| enabling automated vulnerability detection| policy enforcement| and remediation tracking.
Enhance platform reliability| observability| and security through automation| infrastructure monitoring| logging| and operational analytics.
Collaborate with development teams to embed security practices throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Company Benefits & Culture
" Inclusive and diverse work environment
" Opportunities for professional growth and development
" Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Numbers & Facts
Location
Bellevue, WA
Salary
$45–$53 Per Hour
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Automationunmatched
Automation Engineeringunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Code Reviewsunmatched
Computer Securityunmatched
Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
Continuous Integrationunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
DevOpsunmatched
Ecosystemsunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
GitHubunmatched
Javaunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Open Sourceunmatched
Operational Auditunmatched
Operational Support Systems (OSS)unmatched
Operations Security (OPSEC)unmatched
Process Managementunmatched
Product Engineeringunmatched
Proof of Conceptunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Secure Codingunmatched
Security Analysisunmatched
Security Complianceunmatched
Security Infrastructureunmatched
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Software Patchesunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
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