Samir Causevic

DevSecOps Engineer

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DevSecOps Engineer with extensive experience in system administration, hardware/software support, and testing. Proficient in both Linux and Windows environments, with a proven ability to troubleshoot, automate, and implement end-to-end solutions. A motivated self-learner with strong communication and collaboration skills, excelling under pressure in dynamic, cross-cultural teams. Experienced in international settings with a seven-year expatriate background.

Skills

  • DevSecOps: automating security checks, vulnerability assessments, continuous monitoring
  • Server Administration – Microsoft / Linux
  • Scripting: Bash, Python
  • Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, Ansible, Zarf, Docker
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (Commercial & GovCloud)
  • Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes (Rancher, Helm)
  • CI/CD: Pipelines for testing, integration, and deployment
  • Database Management: SQL, PostgreSQL
  • Languages: English, German, Bosnian

Certifications

  • 2022 — AWS Solutions Architect Certification
  • 2020 — Architecting Microservices with Docker & Kubernetes, St. Louis University
  • 2019 — Linux Administration I & II, St. Louis University

Professional Experience

DevSecOps Engineer

The Boeing Company

Nov 2020 – Present
  • Led the RCCA process and incident management via GitLab, reducing downtime by 50%.
  • Managed Operations team to handle Support Tickets through enhanced logging in Splunk, CloudWatch, pod logs, KubeSOS, and Grafana.
  • Implemented FlexLM as a Service for centralized floating license management.
  • Developed and automated AWS GovCloud infrastructure using Terraform (IaC) and Ansible (CaC) for EKS toolchain deployments.
  • Built pipelines and workflows using GitLab CI to minimize overhead with scheduled pipelines and script automation.
  • Deployed COTS products in EKS clusters and developed Helm charts for legacy products.
  • Led deployment and management of Kubernetes (RKE2) for mission-critical applications.
  • Implemented OKTA for SSO (SAML) across all toolchain products and LDAPS for legacy products.
  • Deployed Development Toolchain stack via Zarf for closed-area programs.
  • Implemented GitOps with Flux, improving deployment time by 25%.
  • Spearheaded CVE scanning with Aqua/NeuVector and resolved critical vulnerabilities through patching.
  • Wrote Dockerfiles for custom containers and hardened images for enterprise use.
  • Mentored junior engineers, facilitating smooth onboarding and integration.

System Design and Integration Specialist

The Boeing Company

Aug 2015 – Nov 2020
  • Engineered and maintained multi-tenant DevOps toolchains using AWS, CloudFormation, and Terraform.
  • Administered Linux (CentOS, RedHat, Ubuntu) and Windows servers.
  • Configured and maintained Atlassian suite, JFrog Platform (Artifactory, Xray), Nexus/IQ.
  • Developed Disaster Recovery strategies across data centers, ensuring zero data loss.
  • Contributed to 6-month LRBP through technical recommendations for budgeting.

Product Engineer

Siemens PLM

Jan 2011 – Jan 2015
  • Provided technical training and support for CAD/CAM/CAE software, increasing user adoption by 30%.
  • Managed vendor partnerships and automated workflows using SharePoint, expediting processes by 20%.
  • Designed technical documentation and tutorials for Siemens PLM products.

Test Engineer (Contractor)

Bausch & Lomb

Jul 2010 – Dec 2010
  • Conducted testing of FDA-approved surgical equipment.
  • Authored comprehensive test procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.

IT Hardware/Software Support

University of Missouri – St. Louis

Aug 2005 – Jul 2010
  • Provided technical support for Cisco communication systems.
  • Resolved hardware/software issues, achieving a 90% user satisfaction rate.

Education

BSME – Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

University of Missouri – St. Louis / Washington University, St. Louis (Joint Engineering Program)

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