DevSecOps Engineer

Fenwick & West

. Partner directly with citizen developers to refactor, harden, and productionize applications built with Python, JavaScript, and low-code/automation platforms .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSilicon Valley • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $126,000 - $189,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Git-based source control and Azure DevOps, with a strong focus on implementing CI/CD pipelines and application security best practices. Capable of translating experimental solutions into maintainable codebases while supporting citizen developers and ensuring compliance with enterprise security requirements.

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Git-Based Source ControlAzure DevOpsCI/CD Pipeline ImplementationApplication Security FundamentalsPython and JavaScript Code Review

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Hard Skills

PythonJavaScriptCI/CD PipelinesApplication SecurityDevSecOpsInfrastructure as CodeContainerizationAutomated Security ToolingTroubleshootingVersioning

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsStructured ThinkingEnablement MindsetTroubleshooting Skills

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOps ReposAzure DevOps PipelinesAzure DevOps BoardsTerraformBicepDockerMicrosoft DefenderSnykLow-Code PlatformsSecrets Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

DevOpsDevSecOpsSDLC Best PracticesSource Control StandardsAutomated Security ToolingCitizen DevelopmentConfiguration ManagementDeployment FrameworksEnvironment SeparationIncident Response

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureDockerJavaScriptPythonSDLCTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner directly with citizen developers to refactor, harden, and productionize applications built with Python, JavaScript, and low-code/automation platforms
Guide developers on repository structure, branching strategies, pull requests, and versioning
Translate loosely defined or experimental solutions into maintainable, supportable codebases
Establish, document, and enforce SDLC best practices including source control standards, CI/CD pipelines for build, test, and deployment, and environment separation (development, UAT, production)
Create and maintain reusable DevSecOps “golden paths” including standardized pipeline templates, deployment frameworks, and secure configuration and secrets management patterns
Perform code reviews with emphasis on security vulnerabilities, error handling, resilience, and maintainability
Integrate and operate automated security tooling: SAST, dependency/vulnerability scanning, and secrets detection
Work closely with security teams to ensure applications meet enterprise requirements without unnecessary friction
Support deployments through controlled CI/CD pipelines, eliminating manual or ad-hoc release processes
Troubleshoot pipeline failures, deployment issues, configuration problems, and environment-specific bugs
Assist with incident response for citizen-developed applications running in production
Help remediate security findings and technical debt discovered post-deployment
Document patterns, standards, and common fixes to reduce repeated friction
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced proficiency with Git-based source control and collaborative workflows
Advanced hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Boards)
Intermediate familiarity with Microsoft Azure services (App Services, Functions, Container Apps, or similar)
Intermediate knowledge of application security fundamentals: secrets management, dependency risk, and secure configuration
Intermediate ability to review and reason about Python and/or JavaScript code
Advanced analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Structured thinking; comfortable bringing order to unstructured or rapidly developed codebases
Enablement mindset with a bias toward pragmatic solutions; meets developers where they are
Demonstrated experience implementing and operating CI/CD pipelines
Experience supporting citizen development or low-code platforms preferred
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, or similar) preferred
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) preferred
Exposure to security tooling such as Microsoft Defender, Snyk, or equivalent preferred
3+ years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or related engineering roles
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare
Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellbeing
Discretionary bonus for eligible employees may be available based on performance