Senior DevOps Engineer

About CENSUS

CENSUS is an internationally acclaimed Cybersecurity services provider. We support the needs of multiple industries, providing IT and OT security services to public and private organizations around the world, ranging from financial institutions and critical infrastructure to automotive and secure communications, including Fortune 500 companies. Powered by cutting-edge research, scientific analysis and in-depth engineering experience across various industries & technologies, CENSUS delivers unparalleled security consulting & assessment services for products (software, services, devices, and large-scale platforms), infrastructure, and organizations.

About the Job / Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to grow our Engineering team and join our ongoing mission to deliver in-depth and top-tier cybersecurity services to our valued clients. As part of this role, you will use your knowledge and experience in automation, security and large scale systems to design, deploy and operate scalable, secure and automated infrastructure across cloud and on‑prem environments, leveraging modern DevOps practices. You will work side-by-side with our clients' DevOps, IT and development teams & partners, under long-term projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy and support CI/CD pipelines (GHA, Gitlab CI, Jenkins).
• Automate builds/tests/packaging/deployments for Embedded/Android but also Cloud applications.
• Design, implement and maintain firmware signing systems including:
  • PKI infrastructure, certificate lifecycle management, and secure key handling.
  • HSM (Hardware Security Module) setup, configuration, and integration with signing services.
• Integration of signing workflows into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Develop automation for secure key provisioning, rotation and access management.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain security tools, including:
• SAST (Static Application Security Testing)
• DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing)
• CVE scanners (dependencies, container images, firmware components)
• Secret scanning and SBOM generation tooling
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and infrastructure resilience.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Infrastructure/Cloud Engineering, or similar roles.
• Strong experience with:
• Jenkins, Gerrit and modern CI/CD tooling
• At-least one cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• IaC tooling (Terraform, Ansible etc)
• Deep knowledge of Linux systems, networking, and secure system architecture.
• Proven experience with DevSecOps toolchains (SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanning).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficient in English and great communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Nice to have skills

• Familiarity with:
• PKI systems, certificate authorities, trust chains
• HSMs (Thales, AWS CloudHSM, Azure Key Vault HSM, etc.)
• Experience with firmware or embedded system workflows.
• Familiarity with SBOM tooling (CycloneDX, SPDX).
• Background in automation for cryptographic key management.
• Proficiency in at least one platform language: Python, Go or similar.

OUR Values & Core Competencies

Act with Integrity
We uphold the highest ethical standards and take full responsibility in every action — whether securing systems, researching vulnerabilities, or collaborating with clients. Trust is the foundation of our impact.
Collaborate with Trust
We bring together diverse perspectives across disciplines and borders, knowing that collective intelligence leads to stronger, more resilient outcomes.
Challenge with Curiosity
We question deeply, explore fearlessly, and pursue knowledge relentlessly to uncover threats, solve root problems, and drive smarter security decisions.
Innovate to Protect
We create with purpose — building secure, scalable, and forward-looking solutions that safeguard people, organizations, and the digital future.
Adapt with Precision
We move with speed and discipline — learning from failure, refining our approach, and staying focused amid complexity and constant change.

Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply today!