Christoph Schulthess

DevSecOps engineer | Kubernetes security expert | Remote/DACH

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

I am a Security expert and infrastructure engineer with over seven years of experience spanning operations, development, architecture, and research. I specialize in secure SDLC, infrastructure automation, and Kubernetes security, with proven expertise in designing and implementing cloud-native security solutions. My approach emphasizes lean system design, robust security practices, and pragmatic architectural decisions. As a certified Cloud-Native Security Expert, I bring deep technical knowledge combined with strong communication and knowledge transfer capabilities. Beyond technical expertise, I excel at facilitating collaborative processes and bringing structure to team workflows. I have a talent for coordinating cross-functional work, leveraging team members’ strengths and interests to drive effective outcomes. My background in mediation and conflict resolution enables me to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics and keep projects moving forward constructively.

Experience

  • Security Expert, DevSecOps Engineer & Software Architect at mgm security partners GmbH
    May 2022 - Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    🔐 Security & Infrastructure Expert with focus on cloud-native technologies and Kubernetes security Core Responsibilities: Software Architecture: • Design and implementation of a Kubernetes-based ASPM platform (Java) • Migration of legacy security tools to cloud-native architecture • Architectural decisions for business-critical security tools DevSecOps Engineering: • Development and maintenance of Helm charts for distributed applications • Implementation of CI/CD pipelines with quality gates • Automation of security audits and compliance checks Security Consulting: • Penetration testing of web applications and infrastructure • Kubernetes security audits for enterprise clients • Consulting on service mesh solutions and zero-trust architectures • Development of security training materials Technologies: Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, ArgoCD, KeyCloak, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Azure, Java, Python, Burp

  • Research Assistant at Technische Universität Berlin
    Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 · 1 yr

  • DevOps Engineer at Endocode AG
    Aug 2019 - Jan 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • System Engineer at ]init[ - Services for the eSociety
    2018 - 2019 · 1 yr

  • Full Stack Engineer at Widerstand und Söhne GmbH
    Mar 2018 - May 2018 · 3 mos