Roles and Skills
ECLARO delivers top talent for a variety of DevSecOps Engineer roles, tailored to meet different organizational needs, skills, and levels of experience and expertise. Although the specifics and titles may vary for each organization, our experienced recruiters have a track record of success in helping organizations hire at all levels
Junior DevSecOps Engineers
Assist in configuring CI/CD pipelines, integrate basic security tools, and support infrastructure automation under the guidance of senior engineers.
Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineers
Implement and maintain secure development pipelines, monitor vulnerabilities, and work with teams to ensure application and infrastructure security.
Senior DevSecOps Engineers
Lead secure automation initiatives, define security architecture within DevOps processes, ensure compliance with security frameworks, and mentor junior staff.Key skills
- Secure coding practices and application security (SAST/DAST tools)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and container security (Docker, Kubernetes)
- CI/CD pipeline design and secure deployment automation
- Cloud security across AWS, Azure, or GCP platforms
- Vulnerability management and security scanning tools
- Incident response and security monitoring
- Cross-functional communication between development and security teams
Frequently asked questions
What does a DevSecOps Engineer do day-to-day?
DevSecOps Engineers integrate security controls directly into development and deployment pipelines. Daily work includes configuring automated security scanning in CI/CD systems, reviewing code for vulnerabilities, managing container and infrastructure security, responding to security findings, and collaborating with developers to remediate issues quickly. They bridge development, operations, and security teams to embed security from the earliest stages of the development lifecycle.
What are the key qualifications for this role?
Most organizations seek candidates with hands-on experience in application or infrastructure security, plus solid knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions. Cloud platform certifications (AWS Security, Azure Security Engineer) are valuable. Experience with security scanning tools (OWASP, Snyk, Checkmarx), container orchestration, and secure coding practices is essential. Many candidates come from either a security or DevOps background and have cross-trained in the complementary area.
How can we find a qualified DevSecOps Engineer through ECLARO?
ECLARO specializes in placing both contract and full-time DevSecOps Engineers matched to your specific technology stack and security requirements. Our recruitment team will understand your infrastructure, compliance needs, and team dynamics, then source candidates with proven experience in your exact tools and cloud environment. We handle vetting, background checks, and onboarding, allowing you to bring security expertise into your pipeline quickly without lengthy internal hiring cycles.
What's the difference between a DevSecOps Engineer and a traditional Security Engineer?
Traditional Security Engineers often focus on perimeter defense, policy, and risk management across the organization. DevSecOps Engineers are specialized to work embedded within development teams, automating security checks, writing security-hardened infrastructure code, and enabling fast, secure deployments. They need strong development and DevOps skills in addition to security knowledge, making them ideal for companies practicing Agile and continuous deployment practices.
Ways to hire through ECLARO
ECLARO can fill this role through contract or contract-to-hire staffing, direct placement, an Employer of Record (EOR), recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), or a dedicated offshore team in the Philippines (ECAPTIVE).