Engineer I - DevSecOps (Ai Security)

The Engineer I - DevSecOps is responsible for protecting the organizations AI infrastructure, data, and systems from internal and external cybersecurity threats by implementing, managing, and continuously improving security practices, tools, and operations with a focus on AI, cloud applications, and infrastructure.
Develop AI-assisted security automation, secure software delivery pipelines, and operational DevSecOps capabilities
Develop software components, scripts, prompts, test cases, and configuration changes.
Execute and configure AI-assisted development tools, such as coding copilots or agentic coding tools.
Assist with and provide cyber expertise to internal staff, vendors, and partners on security practices and issues.
Write and execute unit, integration, security, and pipeline tests; Actively contribute to and facilitate code reviews, demos, testing sessions, backlog discussions, and team learning activities.
Complies with all policies and standards

Bachelors degree in related discipline and 3 years of relevant experience; Experience of software engineering, data science, automation, or related technical work
Experience with cloud, AI systems, and application security.
Experience administering or building IT systems
Experience working in Agile environments and using ticketing systems (e.g., Hands-on experience developing or deploying security AI agents on at least one major cloud AI platform, with strong preference for Amazon Bedrock AgentCore (Runtime, Identity, Gateway, Memory, or Observability components)
Foundational programming ability in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or a similar language, demonstrated through coursework or projects.
General understanding of software development fundamentals, including data structures, APIs, Git, debugging, testing, and documentation.
Introductory knowledge of AI, machine learning, generative AI, LLMs, prompt engineering, or data science concepts through coursework, projects, or self-directed learning.
Ability to learn and apply approved AI-assisted development tools responsibly, with review and coaching from senior team members.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain work, document decisions, and collaborate with technical and non-technical teammates.
Ability to apply principles of responsible AI, data privacy, information security, and ethical technology practices in day-to-day work.
Knowledge of general IT applications and infrastructure.
Knowledge of IAC, SDLC, Ci/Cd pipelines.
General understanding of Information Security principles.

Travel Requirements
~0% No Travel Required

#The base pay offered will take into account job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.
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