Job Overview
Location
EMEA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
DevOps
Date Posted
May 21, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Lead a team of DevSecOps engineers to build, scale, and maintain a "Security-as-Code" ecosystem that empowers development teams to ship software faster and more securely.
- • Define and own the multi-quarter DevSecOps roadmap, ensuring alignment with broader business and engineering goals across Deel’s global infrastructure.
- • Mentor, coach, and conduct performance reviews for DevSecOps engineers, fostering career development and a high-performance culture.
- • Act as the primary point of contact for Engineering and Product leads to embed security requirements into the Product Discovery phase.
- • Implement organizational security guardrails using Policy-as-Code tools such as OPA (Open Policy Agent) or Kyverno to automate compliance across all environments.
- • Oversee the design and hardening of secure cloud architectures on AWS, Azure, or GCP, with emphasis on Zero Trust networking and identity-driven access controls.
- • Evaluate, procure, and manage third-party security vendors and tools including Snyk, Wiz, and Cloudflare, ensuring optimal technical fit and ROI.
- • Define and track KPIs including Mean Time to Remediate (MTTR), vulnerability burn-down rates, and false-positive ratios to measure security program effectiveness.
- • Serve as the technical escalation point for high-severity security incidents and lead blameless post-mortems to drive systemic improvements.
- • Automate security workflows using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and OpenTofu, and CI/CD platforms including GitHub Actions and GitLab CI.
- • Implement and tune SAST, DAST, SCA, and secret management solutions (e.g., HashiCorp Vault) at scale across Deel’s cloud-native environments.
- • Build custom internal security tooling and integrations using Python, Go, or TypeScript to address unique operational needs.
- • Ensure Kubernetes clusters are secured through RBAC, Network Policies, and Admission Controllers in alignment with industry best practices.
- • Translate complex technical security risks into clear business impact for executive stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.
- • Balance security rigor with business velocity by applying pragmatic security practices that enable innovation without compromising compliance.
- • Collaborate across global engineering teams to standardize security patterns and reduce friction in development workflows.
- • Ensure security practices scale with Deel’s growth, supporting over 150 countries and millions of workers on its platform.
🎯 Requirements
- • 6+ years in Security, DevOps, or Infrastructure roles
- • 2+ years in a leadership capacity (Team Lead, Tech Lead, or Engineering Manager)
- • Proven track record of scaling security practices in a cloud-native, high-growth environment
- • Expert knowledge of Terraform/OpenTofu, Ansible, and CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
- • Deep understanding of Kubernetes security (RBAC, Network Policies, Admission Controllers) and cloud provider security services (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- • Proficiency in Python, Go, or TypeScript to build custom internal security tooling and integrations
🏖️ Benefits
- • Stock grant opportunities dependent on role, employment status, and location
- • Additional perks and benefits based on employment status and country
- • Flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access
Skills & Technologies
About Deel, Inc.
Deel is a San Francisco-based payroll and compliance platform that enables businesses to hire, pay, and manage contractors and employees in over 150 countries. It automates onboarding, localized contracts, tax filings, and payments while ensuring adherence to local labor laws. The cloud software integrates with HR and accounting systems, offers visa and immigration support, and provides employer-of-record services for companies without local entities. Founded in 2019, Deel serves thousands of remote-first and distributed organizations, helping them scale global teams quickly and reduce administrative overhead associated with international employment.
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