Level 1 Job

Kapitus•New York, NY

About The Position

The Cloud DevSecOps Engineer III is responsible for bringing the concepts of development, security, and operations together to create a more robust security system for the organization. They test and monitor an organization’s system for vulnerabilities and work in collaboration with developers to create new programs that patch holes in the current security program. They add countermeasures to prevent against new threats, or simply make the program stronger and more effective. They are responsible for keeping the organization’s data, network, and IT infrastructure safe and free from security threats through monitoring, programming, testing, and communication.

Requirements

Must have AWS Certified SysOps Administrator and/or Solutions Architect Associate and/or Developer Associate and/or 7+ years of implementing & maintaining enterprise AWS Cloud environments.
Experience creating, delivering, and operating multi-tenanted, distributed systems at scale
Cloud architecture experience in AWS environment and container-based deployments using OpenTofu, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, and CloudFormation.
Passionate for continuous learning and understanding things in and around cloud development
Experience with various AWS services like ECS, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS, Cognito, WAF, GuardDuty, CloudFront, Route 53, EventBridge, Github Actions, etc
Experience with any tools like DataDog, CloudWatch, or similar tools for observability
Solid understanding of the application and infrastructure security
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Good to have knowledge on Azure and an understanding of Azure Active Directory

Responsibilities

Build & Deploy - AWS CloudFormation and OpenTofu for template creation & maintenance
Leverage GitHub Actions as well as AWS CodePipeline CI/CD automation Leverage AWS Cost Optimizations & AWS Well-Architected Best Practice recommendations
HA & DR implementations, including improvements to RTO/RPO
Help maintain AWS Operations with governance mechanisms
Help to maintain and own the Infrastructure and Operational Excellence for the company
Document and develop processes to support systems across the organization
Monitor the implementation of various critical infrastructure and middleware components
Build & Maintain and release highly available, reliable, stable products across several platforms
Create alarms and maintain transparent monitoring of all relevant systems for tracking operational excellence, cost, and performance
Should be able to understand complex architectures and be comfortable working with multiple teams
Should be highly proactive with a keen focus on improving the uptime availability of our mission-critical services

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary Range of $117,800-$189,000 Kapitus is providing this as a good faith salary range to comply with applicable law. The applicant’s final salary will depend on a number of factors including the applicant’s geographic location, skills, and experience.
Annual Incentive Compensation Eligibility – Up to 10% annually
Health Insurance: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare (UHC), with various coverage levels available to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
100% Company Paid Insurances: Kapitus fully covers the cost of basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance, ensuring our employees have comprehensive protection without any personal expense.
Voluntary Insurance: Supplemental life insurance as well as enhanced short- and long-term disability coverage are available through Mutual of Omaha, providing additional security for our employees. Additionally, Colonial Accident and Hospitalization insurances are also available, offering further protection against unforeseen events.
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave: Beyond state-mandated leave policies, Kapitus provides company-paid maternity and parental leave, supporting our employees during important family milestones.
LifeBalance Program: Enhance your lifestyle with our LifeBalance membership, which offers discounts on outdoor activities, the arts, health, and fitness. Additional benefits include:
Pet and car insurance discounts.
Financial services such as LegalShield.
Relaxation and stress management tools, including a fully covered annual subscription to The Calm App.
Plum Benefits Discount Program: Access exclusive discounts on shows, travel, car rentals, and more, enriching your personal and family life.
Tuition Reimbursement: Pursue further education with up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, plus opportunities to attend relevant conferences and career development events.
Transit Reimbursement: We also offer transit reimbursement for all work-related travel, supporting your involvement in career and personal development activities.
Paid Time Off and Sick Time
Retirement Benefits: Our 401K plan is managed through Fidelity, featuring a 25% match on employee contributions, helping you plan for a secure financial future.