Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Security and reliability are foundational concerns for modern SaaS, and this Senior DevSecOps Engineer role sits directly at that intersection. The listing points to a cloud-first product environment with AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and observability tooling, alongside explicit attention to security services and compliance frameworks. It is also positioned within a growing U.S. R&D footprint, which signals a moment where platform decisions and operating patterns are being established rather than merely maintained.
From a SaaS career perspective, the work maps to durable platform engineering themes: codifying infrastructure through IaC and GitOps, embedding security controls into delivery pipelines, and creating repeatable mechanisms for monitoring and incident readiness. Experience partnering across Engineering, Security, and IT is particularly portable in SaaS, where shared ownership of risk and uptime often determines how quickly teams can ship without accumulating operational debt.
This role will suit someone who prefers systems-level problem solving and can move comfortably between hands-on implementation and stakeholder alignment. It is a strong match for engineers who want meaningful influence over cloud security posture and developer experience, and who value an on-site cadence that supports close collaboration across functions.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
NYC-Based Role - No Exceptions
This position requires being based in the New York City area with 3 days/week in our office. In-person interview required.
We’re growing fast—and we’re building a world-class R&D organization in the U.S. to scale our global impact. This is an opportunity to become a part of a critical function at the ground floor of that expansion.
We’re looking for a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to join and scale our U.S.-based DevSecOps function. You’ll join a small team, focused on DevOps tasks in Security-related areas. You’ll be pivotal in designing, implementing and maintaining our cloud infrastructure, especially security-related parts of it. You’ll partner closely with the larger DevOps organization along with Engineering, Security, and IT teams globally to ensure Gong’s systems are secure, scalable, and high-performing.
As one of the foundational members in our U.S. R&D team, you’ll shape not only the infrastructure but also the culture and processes that support Gong’s next phase of expansion and innovation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help designing, deployment, and continuous improvement of secured, scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure (primarily AWS).
- Contribute to the design and implementation of best security practices and tooling for CI/CD, monitoring and developer experience.
- Automation & Streamlining: Help automate and streamline our operations and processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with all major stakeholders in the company, including R&D, Security, Product, and more, to ensure seamless integration of DevOps practices.
- Impactful Contribution: Play a major part in shaping the company's cloud strategy, focusing on innovation and long-term success with security considerations in mind.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability, or Platform Engineering roles.
- Proven track record of building and operating scalable cloud environments (AWS preferred).
- Deep understanding of infrastructure-as-code and GitOps methodologies (Crossplane, Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi).
- Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD, CircleCI).
- Extensive experience with running Kubernetes and container orchestration in production.
- A solid understanding of computer networking fundamentals, REST architecture, and cloud security concepts.
- Experience with AWS security services such as IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, and Security Hub.
- Knowledge of security principles and compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO27001, etc.).
- Familiarity with vulnerability scanning and management tools.
- Experience implementing security automation in CI/CD pipelines.
- Background in container security and Kubernetes security best practices.
- Experience working in a Java-based environment.
- One or more security-related certifications (CKA,CISSP, CEH, Security+, or similar).
- Hands-on experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth SaaS or product environments.
- Bonus: Experience working in a hybrid/global team across time zones.
- Willing to travel internationally from time to time
PERKS & BENEFITS
- We offer Gongsters a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family’s needs.
- Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle.
- Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching.
- 401(k) program to help you invest in your future.
- Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development.
- Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend.
- Paid parental leave to support you and your family.
- Company-wide recharge days each quarter.
- Work from home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment.
The annual salary hiring range for this position is $192,000 - $240,000 USD.
Compensation is based on factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, qualification, education, experience, and location. At Gong, we have a location-based compensation structure, which means there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. The total compensation package for this position, in addition to base compensation, may include incentive compensation, bonus, equity, and benefits. Some of our sales compensation programs also offer the potential to achieve above targeted earnings for those who exceed their sales targets.
We are always looking for outstanding Gongsters! So if this sounds like something that interests you regardless of compensation, please reach out. We may have more roles for you to consider and would love to connect.
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