Remote DevSecOps Engineer

Description:

• TROOP is a group meeting planning and travel management platform that helps companies bring teams together for in-person meetings.
• The platform uses advanced algorithms for Intelligent Destination Recommendations, considering factors like travel time, climate impact, budget, lodging availability, and safety.
• TROOP aims to save companies millions in travel costs, employee time, and carbon emissions.
• The company is on a mission to transform the meeting planning process and become the leading provider of end-to-end meeting planning tools.
• TROOP is an international, remote-first company with a culture rooted in the African philosophy of "Ubuntu," emphasizing interdependence and trust.
• The company is hiring a DevSecOps Engineer to drive security best practices across the development lifecycle and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Requirements:

• Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in DevSecOps, Security Engineering, or a related role, with a strong background in security practices within the DevOps lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience in implementing and managing compliance frameworks via platforms like Vanta is required.
• Relevant security qualifications in GCP, AWS, or Azure are necessary.
• Proven experience engaging with clients to understand their security requirements, compliance needs, and privacy expectations, particularly with US-based clients, is essential.
• Experience working in fast-paced startup environments is preferred.
• Proficiency in security automation tools, CI/CD tools (GitLab CI), and infrastructure as code (Terraform) is required.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations, especially SOC 2 Type 2, and experience in implementing privacy-by-design principles is necessary.
• Candidates should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits:

• TROOP operates remotely with frequent in-person engagements, focusing on scaling within legal entities in Spain, South Africa, and the US.
• Employees will be part of an initial team at TROOP, shaping the future of a fast-growing technology company.
• The company offers 23 days of paid time off per year for relaxation and recharge.
• Comprehensive health coverage is provided, 100% covered and tax-exempt with ASISA, available in Spain.
• A yearly mental health budget is available for all employees to support their mental well-being.
• Employees can participate in an annual offsite adventure to a surprise location, fostering team bonding and cultural exploration.