DevSecOps Engineer

As a DevSecOps Engineer at Eurofins Forensics, your key responsibilities will include building and maintaining CI/CD tools, ensuring the deployment of cloud-based applications meets security and performance standards, monitoring systems and applications, and participating in incident management. You will work closely with developers and business teams to contribute to the entire software development cycle, driving improvements and initiatives within our supportive and professional environment.

To qualify for the DevSecOps Engineer position at Eurofins Forensics, you should have a few years of experience in System Reliability Engineering, IT Security, or DevOps. Familiarity with Azure Cloud and on-premises hardware is crucial. You'll also need to demonstrate a data-driven approach to best practices regarding system security, resiliency, scalability, and performance while showing a proactive mindset and a comfort in communicating with others.

Yes! Eurofins Forensics offers hybrid work opportunities to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance as a DevSecOps Engineer. You'll enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in our modern office space in Riga, Latvia, designed to foster creativity and collaboration among team members.

The team culture at Eurofins Forensics is highly collaborative, supportive, and respectful. We value open communication, encourage feedback, and focus on continuous learning and improvement. As a DevSecOps Engineer, you’ll be part of a diverse and energetic group that genuinely cares about doing the best work possible and making a positive impact through the technology we develop.

Eurofins Forensics values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package for the DevSecOps Engineer role. You can expect health insurance, cell phone plan coverage, a dedicated learning budget for training and certifications, and additional perks. Notably, we also offer a special day off on your birthday to celebrate with friends and family!

When discussing your experience with CI/CD tools, focus on specific platforms you’ve used (like Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps) and share examples of how they have improved deployment times or reduced errors. Illustrate your understanding of the importance of automation in enhancing efficiency and reliability in the software development lifecycle.

To effectively answer this question, mention practices such as integrating security tools into the CI/CD pipeline, performing regular vulnerability assessments, and keeping up-to-date with compliance standards. Share specific examples from your past experiences where your security measures made a difference or prevented security breaches.

Employ the STAR method to respond effectively. Start by outlining the situation briefly, describe the challenge clearly, and then detail the actions you took to resolve it. Finally, share the positive outcomes of your efforts to demonstrate your problem-solving skills and resilience.

Discuss your structured approach to incident management, including how you prioritize incidents, communicate with teams, and document lessons learned post-incident. Mention the importance of retrospectives and how they can help your team prevent similar incidents in the future, contributing to continuous improvement.

This is a great opportunity to showcase your commitment to continuous learning. Mention specific online resources, forums, or certifications you've pursued recently, such as attending webinars, participating in industry conferences, or being part of professional organizations. Share how you apply what you learn to your work.

Highlight your relevant experience with Azure, detailing projects you've worked on, the services you’ve utilized (like Azure Functions or App Services), and how you’ve ensured deployment security and performance. If applicable, mention any Azure certifications you've earned.

Reflect on your interpersonal skills and provide examples of how you foster collaboration and open dialogue within your teams. Consider sharing specific instances where you offered mentorship or helped diffuse potential conflicts, showcasing your commitment to teamwork.

Discuss a combination of technical skills (like experience with DevOps tools, cloud services, and scripting languages) and soft skills (such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork). Justify your choices by relating them back to real-world situations that highlight their importance.

Outline your systematic approach to troubleshooting by detailing the steps you take, from analyzing monitoring tools’ data to identifying bottlenecks and implementing fixes. Provide an example that illustrates your process and how it led to a successful resolution.

Explain the concept of DevSecOps as integrating security practices within the DevOps process. Share how you implement this in your workflow, ensuring that security is a shared responsibility among everyone and highlighting an experience where you actively engaged other team members in security discussions.