DevSecOps Engineer, Internal Security at Accordion

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Finance, Private Equity, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Proven experience as a DevSecOps Engineer or in a similar security engineering role, including significant enterprise and cloud security exposure
Deep understanding of security principles, best practices, and regulatory frameworks (especially GDPR, with strong working knowledge of HIPAA, SOC, SOX, and PCI)
Expertise with Azure and AWS cloud security; proficiency with Google Cloud Platform and Oracle Cloud are a plus
Hands-on experience with programming/scripting (such as Python, Bash, PowerShell), plus experience using secure coding practices
Familiarity with code review techniques, security assessment tools, penetration testing approaches, and vulnerability scanner platforms
Direct experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
Fundamental knowledge of container security (e.g., Docker)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal development teams to ensure deliverables meet enterprise security standards and best practices in our software development lifecycle
Participate in code and architecture reviews, providing actionable recommendations and secure alternatives
Advise on and help integrate secure solutions into application and infrastructure pipelines across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Oracle Cloud
Work with the Security Engineer and Cloud Engineer to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate security risks in cloud environments and in any infrastructure as code
Lead the implementation of recommendations from penetration tests and vulnerability assessments, working hands-on with development stakeholders
Support the build-out of a robust DevSecOps program, partnering with Accordion’s CISO and Information Security Manager
Serve as a subject matter expert to educate development teams with best practices regarding the SDLC
Review CI/CD platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, AzureDataFactory, Databricks) and containers to ensure secure deployments
Maintain awareness of emerging threats, security technologies, and compliance requirements relevant to Accordion’s business and clients
Design and implement security policies, standards, and guidelines for development best practices tailored to Accordion’s and our client’s risk profile and industry frameworks (including GDPR, HIPAA, SOC, SOX, and PCI)
Consistently support Security services firmwide as Accordion grows and scales

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

DevSecOpsAzureAWSGoogle Cloud PlatformOracle Cloudcode reviewarchitecture reviewpenetration testingsecurity best practicesCI/CDinfrastructure as code

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or hybrid?

This position can be based in any of our US office locations and is a hybrid role.

What are the key responsibilities of the DevSecOps Engineer?

The role involves collaborating with development teams to embed security in the SDLC, conducting code and architecture reviews, advising on secure cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, GCP, and Oracle Cloud, implementing penetration test recommendations, and designing security policies compliant with GDPR, HIPAA, SOC, SOX, and PCI.

What technical skills are required for this role?

Expertise in cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Oracle Cloud, CI/CD platforms like Jenkins, GitLab, Azure Data Factory, and Databricks, containers, infrastructure as code, and secure SDLC practices is required.

What is the company culture like at Accordion?

Accordion offers a high-growth, agile, and entrepreneurial environment with a culture rooted in collaboration and a firm-wide commitment to building something great, together, among 1,400+ finance and technology experts.

What makes a strong candidate for this DevSecOps Engineer role?

The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise to bridge security and development teams, especially for those new to DevSecOps, with skills in policy creation, risk management, technical advising, code reviews, and implementing penetration test recommendations.

Accordion

Financial consulting for private equity

About Accordion

Accordion provides financial consulting services and technology solutions specifically for the private equity sector. Their main product, Maestro, is a technology platform that helps private equity firms standardize and enhance their value creation strategies. Accordion's consultants collaborate closely with management teams to improve the finance function, ensuring that projects are executed flawlessly. Unlike other consulting firms, Accordion focuses solely on the needs of the CFO's office within private equity, allowing them to offer specialized insights and practices. The company's goal is to drive value creation for their clients by combining expert consulting with effective technology solutions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

$25KTotal Funding

PRE_SEEDCompany Stage

Consulting, Enterprise Software, Financial ServicesIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Accordion faces increased competition from other fintech consulting firms.

Rapid technological changes may challenge Accordion's integration capabilities.

Accordion's reliance on private equity clients makes it vulnerable to market downturns.

Differentiation

Accordion focuses exclusively on the Office of the CFO for private equity firms.

Maestro platform institutionalizes private equity value creation, unique in the consulting space.

Accordion combines financial consulting with technology enablement, offering a comprehensive service suite.

Upsides

Accordion's acquisition of Merilytics enhances its data and analytics capabilities.

Strategic growth investment from Charlesbank and Motive Partners accelerates Accordion's expansion.

Increased demand for digital transformation in private equity aligns with Accordion's services.

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