DevSecOps Engineer Hire
Security does not belong at the end of the development process, but in every phase of the pipeline. DevSecOps integrates security into CI/CD, from code commit to production deployment. MVPeople Group delivers DevSecOps engineers who automate and embed security in your development workflow.
DevSecOps: security as an integral part of development
In the traditional approach, security is only tested late in the development process, often only during a penetration test just before release. Vulnerabilities discovered at this stage are costly to fix and lead to delays. DevSecOps reverses this model: by shifting security to the left (shift-left), vulnerabilities are found when they are simplest and cheapest to resolve.
An effective DevSecOps pipeline integrates multiple security layers: Static Application Security Testing (SAST) analyses source code for vulnerabilities, Software Composition Analysis (SCA) detects vulnerable dependencies, container scanning checks images for known CVEs and Infrastructure as Code scanning prevents misconfigurations before infrastructure is deployed. All of this automated as quality gates in the CI/CD pipeline.
Container security and Kubernetes security are inseparably linked to modern DevSecOps. From image hardening and admission controllers to runtime protection and network policies: securing container environments requires specific expertise. Tools such as Aqua Security, Trivy and Falco play a central role in detecting and preventing threats in container workloads.
MVPeople Group delivers experienced DevSecOps professionals who implement security tooling, configure pipelines and coach development teams in secure development practices. From hands-on engineers who integrate Snyk and GitLab Security to strategic leads who guide an organisation-wide DevSecOps transformation.
DevSecOps profiles we deliver
DevSecOps Engineer
Integrates security into every phase of the CI/CD pipeline. Implements SAST, DAST, SCA and container scanning as automated quality gates. Configures security tooling in GitLab CI, GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
Security Automation Engineer
Automates security processes and compliance checks. Develops custom security pipelines, policy-as-code frameworks and automated vulnerability management workflows that make security scalable.
Container Security Specialist
Secures container environments and Kubernetes clusters. Implements image scanning, runtime protection, network policies, pod security standards and admission controllers for secure container workloads.
IaC Security Engineer
Secures Infrastructure as Code templates and configurations. Scans Terraform, CloudFormation and Ansible for misconfigurations and compliance deviations using tools such as Checkov, tfsec and KICS before infrastructure is deployed.
AppSec DevOps Lead
Bridges application security with DevOps processes. Defines security requirements, manages vulnerability triage workflows and coaches development teams in secure coding practices and threat modeling.
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Frequently asked questions about DevSecOps
What is DevSecOps and how does it differ from traditional security?
DevSecOps integrates security as a shared responsibility throughout the entire software development process, rather than treating it as an afterthought. In a traditional approach, security is only tested late in the process, leading to expensive fixes and delays. DevSecOps shifts security to the left (shift-left): security checks are automated in the CI/CD pipeline, so vulnerabilities are detected and resolved early.
What does shift-left security mean in practice?
Shift-left security means that security measures are implemented as early as possible in the development process. This includes secure coding training for developers, threat modeling during design, pre-commit hooks for secrets detection, SAST scans at every pull request, dependency scanning for vulnerable libraries and IaC scanning before infrastructure is deployed. The goal is to find vulnerabilities when they are cheapest to fix.
Which tools are used in a DevSecOps pipeline?
A complete DevSecOps pipeline includes multiple security tools: SAST (Static Application Security Testing) such as SonarQube or Semgrep, SCA (Software Composition Analysis) such as Snyk or Dependabot, DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing), container scanning with Trivy or Aqua Security, IaC scanning with Checkov or tfsec, and secrets detection with GitLeaks or TruffleHog. These tools are integrated into GitLab CI, GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps pipelines.
Why is container security an important part of DevSecOps?
Containers and Kubernetes have become the standard for modern application deployment. However, containers introduce specific security risks: vulnerable base images, overprivileged containers, insecure Kubernetes configurations and lack of runtime monitoring. Container security encompasses image scanning in the build pipeline, admission controllers that block insecure deployments, network policies for microsegmentation and runtime protection for detecting suspicious behaviour.
How do you measure the effectiveness of a DevSecOps programme?
Effective DevSecOps is measured by metrics such as Mean Time to Remediate (MTTR) for vulnerabilities, the percentage of vulnerabilities caught in the build phase versus production, the coverage of security scans across repositories, the number of false positives (which undermines developer trust) and the compliance score of IaC templates. A mature DevSecOps programme shows a declining trend in production vulnerabilities and increasing developer adoption of security tooling.
Which certifications are relevant for DevSecOps professionals?
The CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist) is essential for container and Kubernetes security. AWS Security Specialty and the GitLab Security Certification are valuable for platform-specific expertise. Additionally, CISSP and CompTIA Security+ are relevant broad security certifications. Many DevSecOps engineers combine these with cloud certifications and hands-on experience with tools such as Snyk, Aqua Security and HashiCorp Vault.
How quickly can a DevSecOps engineer start?
DevSecOps is one of the fastest-growing disciplines within cybersecurity. We typically present suitable DevSecOps profiles within 5 to 10 working days. Availability varies by specialisation: a generic DevSecOps engineer is more broadly available than a senior container security specialist with specific Kubernetes and cloud platform experience. Contact us for a realistic estimate.
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