Specialist, DevSecOps

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Overview

Join Scout Motors as a Generalist Security Engineer within our Security Engineering and Architecture organization. This role will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining the software and systems that protect our organization's data and infrastructure while embedding security into our development lifecycle. You'll architect and operationalize security tools across GRC, Cloud & Application Security, Security Operations, and Identity Management domains while championing DevSecOps practices. It's not just about managing tools; it's an opportunity for a versatile engineer to reshape how we build security into the foundation of every Scout's experience from code to production.

What you’ll do

• Develop custom integrations between platforms for unified security operations and data correlation.
• Design and implement CI/CD security pipelines embedding automated checks throughout the SDLC.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of security tools using Python, Bash, and other scripting languages.
• Establish security-as-code and compliance-as-code frameworks to standardize governance and enforcement.
• Build developer-friendly guardrails and paved roads that enable secure, high-velocity development.
• Partner with developers, infrastructure engineers, and analysts to embed security into workflows without impacting productivity.
• Collaborate with specialized security architects (e.g., Connected Vehicle, Connected Factory) to apply enterprise security patterns.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, runbooks, diagrams, and training materials for security tools and automation processes.
• Continuously evaluate tool coverage, emerging threats, and industry best practices to evolve the organization’s security tooling landscape.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the future Scout Motors corporate headquarters, which is anticipated to be identified in 2025. This role may be remote to start but will transition to an in-office setting at the headquarters after the location is determined. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
• The responsibilities of this role require attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of proven experience working as a Security Engineer, DevSecOps Engineer, or in a similar role
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with security tool administration and automation
• Demonstrated expertise in both traditional security tooling and modern DevSecOps practices
• Knowledge of API security, authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML, OIDC), and zero-trust principles
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native security services
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
• Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, Bash, PowerShell, and JavaScript
• Experience driving security culture change and developer security adoption
• Ability to translate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Curiosity-driven mindset with a passion for continual learning and knowledge sharing
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
• An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $110,000.00 - $135,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.