Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related technical field required. 3+ years in hands-on application security, DevSecOps, or security engineering roles. Proven experience building and configuring secure CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). Deep proficiency with cloud security in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments. Strong implementation experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and container security (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for security tooling. Versatility across web/API security, data pipeline security, microservices, and database security. Understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2) and compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS). Hands-on experience deploying and configuring security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA). Excellent communication skills—ability to translate security requirements into working technical implementations. Experience working embedded within cross-functional development teams. Proven track record of hands-on problem-solving in fast-paced development environments. Hands-on experience with AI/ML security, model security, and data governance Technical knowledge of LLM security, prompt injection prevention, and AI agent safety Strong coding background in Python, Go, or similar languages. Background in software development or engineering transitioning to security. Direct experience implementing secrets management solutions (HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager). Practical experience with zero trust architecture implementation. Familiarity with data security, ETL processes, and data warehouse security. Experience with microservices architectures and distributed systems security.