Container Security Engineer

As a Container Security Engineer, you will support the Cloud Security Engineering Pod to deliver secure container platform capabilities and drive architecture, design, and operations for OpenShift and Kubernetes environments in a hybrid Dallas, TX setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine an Unauthorized Lateral Movement solution for a large-scale OpenShift deployment.
• Own security solutions built to operate at enterprise scale in an automated, seamless, and operationally secure manner.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and cross-functional teams to deliver secure container platform capabilities across the organization.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and partner teams across time zones to support design decisions, implementation planning, and issue resolution.
• Contribute to the architecture, design, reliability, and scalability of new and existing container security systems.
• Support the full lifecycle of enterprise security solution delivery, from design through implementation and ongoing operations.
• Advance secure platform engineering practices across Kubernetes and container environments through automation and disciplined operations.
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure solutions are resilient, maintainable, and aligned with platform security objectives.
• Maintain regular communication with Engagement Managers, project teams, and functional/technical representatives, escalating matters that require attention from engagement management.
• Lead client engagement workstreams, independently and collaboratively, focused on process improvement, optimization, and transformation, including implementing leading practice workflows and driving operational outcomes.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience in security engineering, platform engineering, infrastructure engineering, or related technical disciplines.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with large-scale platform-level OpenShift or similar Kubernetes platforms.
• 6+ years of experience across the full lifecycle of enterprise software solutions, including design, implementation, and operational support in cross-functional environments.
• 6+ years of experience contributing to architecture and design decisions, including patterns, reliability, and scaling considerations.
• 6+ years of experience with Kubernetes and container technologies such as Docker, Podman, and OpenShift.
• 6+ years of security fundamentals as they relate to Kubernetes and containerized platforms.
• 6+ years of expertise in a major programming language such as Python or Java, along with tooling such as Git, Maven, IDEs, Jenkins, or Bitbucket.
• 6+ years of experience working with DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies in enterprise environments.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
• Ability to travel up to 10 percent on average based on client needs.
• Must be able to start by 8/17/2026.
• Hybrid work model requires a minimum of 3 days onsite at the client location in Dallas, TX.

Technologies

• OpenShift
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Podman
• Python
• Java
• Git
• Maven
• IDEs
• Jenkins
• Bitbucket

Benefits

• Discretionary annual incentive program

The Team

The Deloitte Cyber team addresses the evolving cybersecurity landscape by delivering strong solutions and managed services that help clients navigate threats with resilience. The Cyber Operate Offering provides fully managed services or partnerships to operate client cyber capabilities, covering the identity lifecycle, security operations, threat intelligence, application security transformation, and continuous compliance. This structure enables clients to operate securely, grow with confidence, and achieve ongoing protection against emerging risks.