Junior DevSecOps Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the maintenance of secure, NIST 800-53 compliant, resilient, and high-performing cloud-native infrastructure architectures.
• Assist in identifying security vulnerabilities within cloud architectures and support remediation efforts.
• Support the development and maintenance of security automation tools and scripts using programming languages such as Python.
• Assist with implementing and managing AWS or Azure environments, Docker containers, Kubernetes clusters, GitHub repositories, and dependency management solutions.
• Support the deployment of cloud infrastructure, platform components, HTTP/TLS security configurations, and compliance assets using Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and related technologies.
• Assist in automating routine operational and deployment tasks to improve scalability and consistency.
• Support automated release processes and CI/CD pipeline operations utilizing Jenkins, Spinnaker, and similar tools.
• Help create and maintain Pipeline as Code (PaC) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
• Assist with deploying and managing cloud resources through scripts, manifests, and automation frameworks.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of infrastructure, network, and deployment-related issues.
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot, to support code generation, review, validation, and automation activities.

Requirements

Non-Technical Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be willing to work a HYRBID Schedule (2 Days) in Reston, VA & client locations in the Washington D.C. area as required.
• Ability to pass a 7-year background check and obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Clearance
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to prioritize and self-start.
• Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities shift.
• Must be enthusiastic and have passion for learning and constant improvement.
• Must be open to collaboration, feedback and client asks.
• Must enjoy working with a vibrant team of outgoing personalities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience supporting DevOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering initiatives.
• Foundational experience with Linux operating systems and Shell/Bash scripting.
• Experience with Python or another scripting language.
• Familiarity with AWS or Azure cloud platforms.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization technologies.
• Basic understanding of Kubernetes administration and container orchestration concepts.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Understanding of cloud security principles and secure software delivery practices.
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts, APIs, load balancing, and web applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment-related issues.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot for code generation, review, and validation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting cloud infrastructure deployments in AWS.
• Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Spinnaker, or similar automation tools.
• Understanding of NIST 800-53 security controls and compliance requirements.
• Experience with container security and vulnerability scanning tools.