Secure Environment Variable Management System
Built a secure, multi-tenant environment variable management system with end-to-end encryption, role-based access control, and audit logging for DevOps teams.
The Problem
The client was managing environment variables across 15+ microservices using spreadsheets and Slack messages. Secrets were exposed in chat logs, developers had unnecessary access to production credentials, and there was no audit trail for who accessed what.
The Solution
Built a centralized environment management platform with AES-256 encryption at rest, role-based access control per environment, and comprehensive audit logging. Developers can access only what they need, and all access is logged with timestamps and IP addresses.
Business Impact
Measurable results that mattered to the business.
Eliminated secret exposure in communication channels
Reduced onboarding time for new developers from 2 days to 2 hours
Full audit compliance for SOC 2 requirements
Zero security incidents since deployment
Technical Implementation
Designed and built a production-grade environment variable management system for a growing DevOps team managing 15+ microservices. The system provides end-to-end encryption, role-based access control, and comprehensive audit logging.
The platform integrates with CI/CD pipelines via a secure CLI tool and REST API. All secrets are encrypted using AES-256 before storage, and decryption happens only at the point of use.
The system was built with SOC 2 compliance requirements in mind, providing the audit trails and access controls needed for enterprise security standards.
Key Features
- AES-256 encryption for all stored secrets with secure key rotation
- Role-based access control with per-environment permissions
- Complete audit trail with timestamps, IP addresses, and user context
- CLI tool and REST API for CI/CD pipeline integration
- Version history with rollback capability for all variables
- Team management with invitation system and SSO integration
Technology Stack
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