Principal Software Engineer – DevSecOps

Technical Must-Know Concepts

• Application Security:

  • In-depth knowledge of secure coding practices, including familiarity with OWASP Top 10 and CWE guidelines.

  • Experience integrating security into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• Threat Modeling:

  • Proficiency in threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE and DREAD.

  • Ability to identify attack surfaces and develop mitigation strategies.

• Cloud Security:

  • Expertise in AWS and Azure security best practices, including IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, and Security Center.

  • Understanding of encryption mechanisms for data at rest and in transit.

  • Experience in hardening cloud resources to prevent unauthorized access.

• Infrastructure and CI/CD Security:

  • Knowledge of securing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.

  • Experience with secrets management and integrating security scans (SAST, SCA, DAST) into CI/CD pipelines.

• Vulnerability Management:

  • Proficiency in using tools like Snyk, TruffleHog, and CrowdStrike CSPM for vulnerability assessment.

  • Ability to prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk and impact.

• Authentication and Authorization Security:

  • Understanding of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and Single Sign-On (SSO) principles.

  • Experience in implementing secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.

• Container and Kubernetes Security:

  • Knowledge of container security best practices, including image scanning and hardening.

  • Experience with Kubernetes security features like RBAC and network policies.

• Cryptography Fundamentals:

  • Familiarity with TLS/SSL protocols, encryption standards, and key management practices.

• Security Standards and Compliance:

  • Awareness of frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS.

  • Experience in aligning security practices with compliance requirements.

• DevSecOps Tooling:

  • Proficiency in using CI/CD tools like GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket, and integrating security automation into workflows.