About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Junior DevSec Ops Engineer to help modernize and secure infrastructure for line-of-business applications. You will work with infrastructure, software, and data teams to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automated security tooling, and repeatable CI/CD pipelines.

• Build and maintain Terraform modules and Ansible playbooks to provision and manage infrastructure in a version-controlled, repeatable manner.
• Integrate automated code scanning and security tools (static analysis, dependency/vulnerability scanning, secrets detection) into source control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Design, configure, and operate CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) for consistent deployments across development, test, and production.
• Provision and support Microsoft Azure resources (compute, networking, identity, storage) and on-prem Windows/Linux servers using automation over manual configuration.
• Monitor infrastructure and application health; respond to alerts and security findings; remediate vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
• Automate operational and deployment tasks with PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Document architecture, runbooks, standards, and procedures. Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide second-level support for infrastructure, deployment, and security-related help-desk issues.
• Participate in small- to mid-scale projects, follow change management procedures, and maintain accurate operational documentation.

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What We’re Looking For

This is an entry-level role designed for a motivated engineer who wants to grow across infrastructure, DevOps, and security disciplines.

• Associates degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related discipline required; bachelor’s preferred but not required.
• Up to 3 years of relevant technical experience; internships, co-op, lab work, or personal projects that show cloud, automation, or security work are welcome.
• Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, routing).
• Familiarity with a public cloud platform, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and configuration management (Ansible); hands-on experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD concepts.
• Awareness of application security fundamentals (OWASP Top 10, vulnerability scanning, secrets management).
• Scripting experience in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and effective collaboration in a team environment.
• Understanding of IT ticketing systems and the importance of daily ticket updates.
• Willingness to learn from senior engineers and expand across infrastructure, DevOps, and security.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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Nice to Have

• Microsoft Azure fundamentals (e.g., AZ-900) or Terraform Associate, Security+ or similar certifications.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).

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Compensation & Logistics

• Employment type: Contract (with full-time hours) and/or Full-time — final determination depends on the client’s needs.
• Location: Brewster, NY. This role supports both cloud and on-premises environments and may require occasional travel by personal vehicle to other company locations.
• Compensation: Determined based on relevant experience, education, and qualifications. Exact salary will be discussed during the hiring process.
• Work authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Reasonable accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Careertakes for assistance.

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Why Join

• Hands-on growth across cloud, automation, and security disciplines paired with senior mentorship.
• Opportunity to help shape secure, repeatable infrastructure deployments and CI/CD practices.
• Work with modern tools (Terraform, Ansible, Azure, CI/CD pipelines) and influence the client’s security posture and deployment standards.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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