Devops Security Engineer

Company: AlloHire

Location: Chattanooga, TN - Hybrid

Posted on: January 15

DevOps Security Engineer

Type: Full Time (W2)

Location: Chattanooga, TN - Hybrid

Our client is an innovative Healthcare tech company serving over a quarter million patients, our services include primary care, occupational health, virtual care, wellness, and mental health.

About the Role

Currently seeking a DevOps Security Engineer with a strong IT operations overlap to join our small, agile team. This full-time position is based in Chattanooga, TN, and offers an exciting opportunity to secure and optimize critical infrastructure for a rapidly growing healthcare organization. You will be responsible for designing and implementing secure, scalable solutions while coordinating with IT operations to support our mission.

As a pivotal member of the team, you will work collaboratively to ensure the security, reliability, and efficiency of our systems while aligning with compliance standards in healthcare data security (e.g., HIPAA).

Responsibilities

DevOps & Security:

• Design, implement, and manage secure CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure.
• Monitor and improve system reliability and performance, focusing on availability, latency, and scalability.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability testing, and remediation for infrastructure and applications.

IT Operations:

• Coordinate with IT vendor to oversee network, server, and system administration with a focus on security and operational excellence.
• Serve as the focal point for comprehensive security solutions, taking point on relevant audits such as SOC Type 2 and HIPAA.
• Coordinate and maintain identity and access management solutions.

Compliance & Best Practices:

• Ensure systems adhere to healthcare compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH).
• Maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure, configurations, and security practices.
• Educate team members on secure coding, DevOps, and IT practices.

Collaboration & Innovation:

• Partner with stakeholders to understand technical and security needs, translating them into scalable solutions.
• Proactively identify and implement improvements in system architecture and security.

Qualifications

Required:

• Proven experience in DevOps, IT operations, or systems engineering with a focus on security.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, VPNs, and secure remote access solutions.
• Expertise in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience implementing and managing security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Benchmarks).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK, Datadog).

Preferred:

• Experience with healthcare IT systems and data compliance (e.g., HIPAA).
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialist, CISSP, or CCSP.