Jr. Cloud Security Engineer (R-00134)
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| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$53 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Washington, DC Washington, District of Columbia open_in_new |
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Job Description
Job Description
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.
- 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.
- 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)
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Full-time Jobs Part-time Jobs Gig Jobs Posting ID: 1303535131 Posted: 2026-10-10 Job Title: Cloud Security Engineer R