Jr. Cloud Security Engineer (R-00134)

Truezerotech
Washington DC, US
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to entry-level to mid-level engineers with cloud infrastructure and security knowledge working in federal or regulated domains.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with foundational cloud provider experience and some exposure to federal security frameworks
    — “some hands-on experience with cloud architecture/engineering, services, migration, and security to include FedRAMP IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings”
  • Individuals who can bridge infrastructure and security with automation and documentation skills
    — “Write and maintain basic scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate routine tasks”
  • Those comfortable with both Linux/Windows environments and network security tools
    — “Basic grasp of TCP/IP, DNS, load balancers, firewalls, and comfort working with Linux or Windows operating systems”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a U.S. work authorization, which may limit eligibility for non-citizens
    — “Approved to work in the United States”
  • Candidates should be prepared to support application deployment and CI/CD pipelines in a team setting
    — “Work with developers and DevOps teams to support application deployment and CI/CD pipelines”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with FedRAMP and cloud-based CND in your resume and interviews
    — “Experience with Cloud-based Computer Network Defense (CND)”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of security best practices such as user access and firewalls
    — “Apply security best practices, such as managing user access, firewalls, and security groups”
  • Emphasize your ability to document and maintain infrastructure procedures clearly
    — “Update technical documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures”
  • Demonstrate your knowledge of cloud monitoring tools like AWS CloudWatch or Azure Monitor
    — “Track system performance metrics using tools like AWS CloudWatch or Azure Monitor, ensuring high availability”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful cloud deployments
  • security incident response
  • automation of routine tasks
Typical background
degree in computer science or related fieldexperience in cloud security or DevOps

Skills & requirements

Required

Cloud SecurityScriptingNetworkingCloud InfrastructureAutomation

Preferred

Cloud ComplianceDevOps

Stack & domain

AWS CloudwatchAzure MonitorPythonPowershellBashTcp/ipDNSLoad BalancersFirewallsLinuxWindowsTechnical DocumentationDiagramsOperational ProceduresCloud ArchitectureCloud EngineeringCloud MigrationCloud SecurityFedrampCloud-based Computer Network DefenseCloud AutomationScriptingTerraformAnsibleExcellent CommunicationInfluenceCollaborate With LeadershipPeersTeam Members

About the role

Original posting from Truezerotech via Lever

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.

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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)

Source: Truezerotech careers (Lever)

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