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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