Jr. Cloud Security Engineer (R-00134)

Team: Cloud Services Team

Location: Washington DC, Hybrid Model

Commitment: Full-Time

Workplace Type: hybrid

Qualification Requirements

• Assist in deploying and configuring virtual machines, storage (S3/Blob), and networking components (VPCs, subnets)
• Foundational understanding of at least one major cloud provider.
• Track system performance metrics using tools like AWS CloudWatch or Azure Monitor, ensuring high availability.
• Identify, document, and resolve minor technical issues or infrastructure errors.
• Write and maintain basic scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate routine tasks.
• Apply security best practices, such as managing user access, firewalls, and security groups.
• Work with developers and DevOps teams to support application deployment and CI/CD pipelines.
• Basic grasp of TCP/IP, DNS, load balancers, firewalls, and comfort working with Linux or Windows operating systems. 
• Update technical documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Provide first-level support for cloud system issues, monitor network and application logs, and help resolve downtime. 
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  Write and maintain basic automation scripts using languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell. 
• Learn and apply tools like Terraform or Ansible to manage repeatable infrastructure deployments. 

Position Requirements

• BA or BS degree, or at least 2-4 years of experience in related field
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with ability to influence and collaborate with leadership, peers, and team members
• Approved to work in the United States
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Some hands-on experience with cloud architecture/engineering, services, migration, and security to include FedRAMP IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings
• Experience with Cloud-based Computer Network Defense (CND)
• Experience with cloud automation and scripting (Auto-scale, Azure Resource management, Scripting, PowerShell)