DevSecOps Engineer II

Vail Systems Inc. • Chicago, IL

93d • $108,000 - $125,000

About The Position

We are looking for a DevSecOps Engineer II to join our growing DevSecOps team and help design and implement solutions that strengthen security in our Kubernetes and containerized environments. Our systems process billions of calls every year and support advanced speech analytics, customer experience insights, and AI/ML workloads. You’ll help shape best practices, mentor peers, and influence the design of secure systems that power critical, large-scale applications. You’ll work at the intersection of security, DevOps, and engineering—helping us scale secure, compliant systems that support billions of calls annually.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on, production-level experience with Kubernetes and containerization, including running and troubleshooting workloads in production environments
• Experience with on-premises k8s is a bonus
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tooling (Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD)
• Basic scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash); experience with Go (Golang) is a bonus
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and container security workflows (Sysdig, Trivy, or similar)
• Familiarity with CNAPP and SIEM platforms (Sysdig, Rapid7, or similar), or a strong interest in developing expertise with them
• Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, firewalls, and Kubernetes network policies)
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001) and how to support evidence/reporting needs
• Understanding of security fundamentals such as Secure SDLC and secure coding principles
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to translate security requirements into practical guidance for developers

Responsibilities

• Improve the security of containerized workloads in Kubernetes by leveraging CNAPP tooling for vulnerability scanning, runtime security, and compliance reporting
• Partner with developer, DevOps, and security teams to integrate CNAPP and SIEM tools into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code workflows
• Test and refine Kubernetes security policies to strengthen enforcement and adoption
• Support investigation and remediation of container-related security issues
• Create documentation and best practices for secure container usage and deployment
• Provide reporting and evidence to support compliance with frameworks such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST, and ISO 27001
• Stay current with new tools and approaches to improve Kubernetes and container security
• Support DevOps needs by participating in deployments and troubleshooting developer workloads
• Participate in an on-call rotation shared across 13 engineers

Benefits

• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Company-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability
• 401(k) savings plan with company match (50% on first 6% of employee contribution)
• 35 days total annual PTO
• Annual Bonus Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Relocation allowance
• Employee referral bonus
• Gym membership
• Technical and Professional Development stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees