<div><a href="https://www.avalabs.org/gh-applicant-notice" target="_blank">Applicant Privacy Notice</a> Looking to join a world-class blockchain development team? Ava Labs makes it simple to deploy high-performance solutions for Web3, led by innovations on Avalanche. The company was founded by Cornell computer scientists, who partnered with Wall Street veterans and early Web3 leaders to execute a promising vision for redefining the way people build permissionless networks. Ava Labs is redefining the way people create value with Web3. Join us as we empower people to easily and freely digitize all the world’s assets on one open, programmable blockchain platform.</div><div> We are seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to work closely with our DevOps team and play a critical role in securing and optimizing our cloud infrastructure. You will work to ensure that security is embedded into every stage of our development and deployment processes. This role requires a strong balance of hands-on technical expertise, a proactive security mindset, and the ability to collaborate across teams to build secure, scalable, and reliable systems. <h4>WHAT YOU WILL DO</h4> <ul> <li>Design, implement, and continuously improve secure cloud infrastructure  in Azure, AWS and GCP</li> <li>Apply DevSecOps best practices to CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and containerized workloads (Kubernetes, Docker)</li> <li>Lead automation efforts in hardening, access control, monitoring, and threat detection across all environments</li> <li>Conduct security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement mitigation strategies</li> <li>Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for cloud security</li> <li>Develop security automation tools to improve efficiency and reduce manual interventions</li> <li>Stay ahead of emerging security threats and continuously evaluate new technologies and practices</li> <li>Provide strategic guidance on all activities related to infrastructure reliability, scalability and security</li> </ul> <h4>WHAT YOU WILL BRING</h4> <ul> <li>Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with a strong understanding of their unique security models, services, and pitfalls</li> <li>Expert-level proficiency in modern DevOps tooling (Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines)</li> <li>Strong background in Linux systems security, including OS-level hardening, patching, and monitoring</li> <li>Solid understanding of cloud networking and orchestration across multiple cloud providers</li> <li>Experience integrating security testing tools into CI/CD workflows</li> <li>Knowledge of network security fundamentals (WAFs, VPNs, IAM, zero trust)</li> <li>Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and product teams, translating security requirements into practical solutions</li> <li>Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset</li> <li>Proven track record of success in rapidly scaling environments</li> <li>Experience in development using Python or Go</li> <li>Experience with TEEs (SGX, SEV, Nitro) is a plus</li> <li>Experience with security compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP is a plus</li> </ul> </div> <div> Salary Range: $147,000 to $185,000 (**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. NYC metro candidates are required to be in office 2-3x/week, with exceptions.) #LI-Remote #LI-BO1 </div><div>WHY AVA LABS? If youve ever thought about joining an early stage Web3 company - this is it! Were a global, world-class team of experts in computer science, economics, finance, marketing, and law with offices in New York City and Miami. Were highly passionate about Web3 and redefining the way people build and use finance and decentralized applications of all kinds. The company received early-stage funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Initialized Capital, and Polychain Capital, with angel investments from Balaji Srinivasan and Naval Ravikant. Join us and be a pioneer in a new technology that will have implications across a range of verticals such as finance, gaming, investing, collectibles, among many others. Ava Labs is committed to diversity in the workplace and we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not hire on basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.</div>