Junior Cloud DevSecOps Engineer

Junior Cloud DevSecOps Engineer

AWS & Azure Cloud Security

NASA Contractor Program Support

About the Role

We are seeking a Junior Cloud DevSecOps Engineer to support a NASA program as part of a contractor cloud security and operations team. This role assists in monitoring, investigating, securing, and supporting cloud infrastructure across Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and enterprise environments.

This is an entry level position ideal for someone with foundational cybersecurity, cloud, or IT experience who wants to grow in cloud security operations, DevSecOps practices, incident response, automation, and federal cybersecurity compliance.

Work Location

On site or hybrid (based on contract requirements)

DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia)

Schedule

Full time

May include shift coverage or on call support depending on mission needs

What You Will Do

Security Operations and Monitoring

Monitor security alerts from cloud and enterprise security tools across AWS and Azure

Perform initial triage and analysis of suspicious activity

Escalate incidents following defined NASA program procedures

Assist with incident response activities including containment and remediation

Document incidents, findings, and response actions clearly and accurately

Support log review and event correlation across cloud and on-premise systems

Azure Cloud Security Support

Assist with monitoring Microsoft Defender for Cloud recommendations and alerts

Support identity and access monitoring in Microsoft Entra ID

Help validate MFA, Conditional Access, and role based access control configurations

Assist with cloud security posture checks across Azure subscriptions

Support Azure Policy and security baseline validation activities

AWS Cloud Security Support

Assist with monitoring AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, and AWS Config alerts

Support IAM reviews including role based access and least privilege validation

Help validate encryption settings for S3, EBS, and other AWS services

Assist with reviewing logging configurations and audit trails

Support remediation tracking for AWS security findings

DevSecOps and Automation Support

Assist with integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines

Support review of Infrastructure as Code templates (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)

Help identify misconfigurations in development and staging environments

Assist with basic automation scripting using PowerShell, Python, or Bash

Support secure configuration validation as part of release processes

SIEM and Log Review

Review security logs and alerts using Microsoft Sentinel, AWS logging services, or similar SIEM platforms

Assist with basic KQL query building and alert tuning

Support threat hunting activities under senior analyst guidance

Help correlate identity, endpoint, and cloud events

Vulnerability and Compliance Support

Support vulnerability scanning and remediation tracking across AWS and Azure environments

Assist with patch compliance reporting and baseline configuration checks

Help maintain security documentation supporting federal compliance requirements

Support audits and security assessments as needed

Assist with alignment to NIST SP 800 53, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and related federal standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

OR equivalent hands on experience in IT support, systems administration, cybersecurity, or cloud support

• 0 to 2 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, SOC operations, cloud support, or DevOps
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services fundamentals
• Basic understanding of:

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

AWS IAM

MFA and access control

Security monitoring and alert triage

Networking fundamentals (DNS, TCP IP, firewalls)

Cloud shared responsibility model

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance
• US citizenship required (typical for NASA contract roles)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and basic KQL
• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender XDR, AWS Security Hub, or GuardDuty
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)
• Basic PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripting experience
• Exposure to NIST frameworks such as NIST SP 800 53 or NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Certifications such as:

AZ 900

SC 900

AWS Cloud Practitioner

CompTIA Security Plus

What We Offer

Opportunity to support a NASA mission focused environment

Mentorship and training from senior cloud security and DevSecOps professionals

Certification support (based on contract)

Competitive salary and benefits package

What we offer

• As a part of Navteca’s benefits, we provide you with Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage as well as Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance. These programs offer you and your family financial protection against some of the uncertainties life can bring.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Comp/flex time
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days
• 401k Retirement Plan