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

Created: 2026-03-04