Junior DevSec Ops Engineer (Brewster)
The Junior DevSecOps Engineer at Confidential Client supports the development and maintenance of secure, scalable infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. This entry-level role involves implementing security tooling, managing CI/CD pipelines, provisioning Azure and on-premises resources, and providing second-level support, all while collaborating across teams to enhance security and deployment standards.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Junior DevSec Ops Engineer in Brewster, NY. This entry-level role blends infrastructure, DevOps, and application security: you will help implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), configuration automation (Ansible), CI/CD pipelines, and automated security/tooling across Azure and on‑prem environments. This position is part-time, contract work and is ideal for a motivated engineer looking to grow with senior mentorship.
What You’ll Do
You will work with infrastructure, software, and security teams to raise deployment and security standards for business applications.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) modules and Ansible playbooks.
- Integrate automated code-scanning and security tools (static analysis, dependency/vulnerability scanning, secrets detection) into source control and CI/CD pipelines.
- Build, configure, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) for consistent deployments across environments.
- Provision and support Microsoft Azure resources (compute, networking, identity, storage) and automate configuration of Windows and Linux servers.
- Monitor infrastructure and application health; respond to alerts and security findings and remediate vulnerabilities.
- Automate routine operational tasks using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
- Draft and maintain runbooks, architecture docs, and change-management records.
- Provide second-level support to the help desk for deployment, infrastructure, and security issues.
- Research and recommend tools and practices to improve security posture and deployment reliability.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Entry-level: up to 3 years of relevant technical experience (internships, labs, coursework, or project work welcome).
- Foundational knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Basic networking understanding: 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 Git and CI/CD concepts.
- Awareness of application security fundamentals (OWASP Top 10, vulnerability scanning, secrets management).
- Practical scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to document processes clearly.
- Team-player mindset and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Understanding of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
- Hands-on experience with automated security tools or secure SDLC practices.
- Prior exposure to enterprise backup/recovery and change-management processes.
Role Details
- Employment type: Contractor, Part-time
- Location: Brewster, NY (on-site with potential hybrid tasks as defined by the hiring manager)
- Salary: Estimated $110,228 per year (as listed; confirm with the hiring team)
- This is an entry-level growth role with mentorship and training opportunities.
Why Join
- Gain cross-discipline experience across DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and application security.
- Work with senior engineers to design and deploy repeatable, secure infrastructure.
- Opportunity to influence tooling and standards as the organization modernizes deployments.
Legal & Accessibility
Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to equal opportunity. We comply with all applicable U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please notify the recruiter if you need an accommodation during the application or interview process.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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