Junior DevSec Ops Engineer
The Junior DevSecOps Engineer at Confidential Client supports the development and maintenance of secure, scalable infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Ansible. This entry-level role involves implementing automated security tooling, managing CI/CD pipelines, provisioning Azure and on-premises resources, and collaborating across teams to enhance security and deployment standards. The position offers growth opportunities across infrastructure, DevOps, and security disciplines with guidance from senior engineers.
About Careertakes
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Position summary
Confidential Client is hiring a Junior DevSec Ops Engineer in Brewster, NY. This entry-level role blends infrastructure, DevOps, and security engineering to help build and harden automated deployment pipelines and cloud/on‑prem infrastructure using IaC, configuration management, and application security tooling.
What you’ll do / Key responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) modules and Ansible playbooks to provision cloud and on‑prem resources.
- Implement and integrate automated security tooling into source control and CI/CD pipelines (static analysis, dependency/vulnerability scanning, secrets detection).
- Build, configure, and operate CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or equivalent) to deploy applications across dev/test/prod.
- Provision and support Microsoft Azure resources and Windows/Linux servers using automation over manual steps.
- Automate routine operational tasks with PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
- Monitor infrastructure and applications; respond to alerts, remediate vulnerabilities, and participate in incident follow-up.
- Maintain documentation: architecture diagrams, runbooks, procedures, and change records.
- Provide second‑level support to the help desk for deployment, infrastructure, and security‑related issues.
- Research and recommend tools and practices to improve security posture and deployment reliability.
- Participate in small- to mid-scale projects and follow established change management processes.
Who we’re looking for / Minimum qualifications
- Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related technical field required; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Entry‑level (0–3 years) of hands‑on or internship experience with cloud, automation, or security tooling.
- Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Basic networking fundamentals: 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.
- Working knowledge of Git and CI/CD concepts.
- Awareness of application security fundamentals (OWASP Top 10, vulnerability scanning, secrets management).
- Practical scripting experience in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to documentation.
- Ability to work in a team, take direction from senior engineers, and follow ticketing/change procedures.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice to have / Preferred
- Certifications such as AZ‑900, Terraform Associate, CompTIA Security+, or similar.
- Experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
- Prior exposure to production rollout, backup/recovery planning, and observability tooling.
Location, travel & schedule
- Job location: Brewster, NY (on‑site with possible hybrid/remote tasks as required).
- Position may require occasional travel by personal vehicle to other company locations.
- Employment type: Full time (contractor engagement may be considered as indicated in the posting).
Compensation & benefits
- Estimated compensation shown on the source posting: $116,117 per year (estimated). Actual pay will be determined based on experience, education, and applicable law.
- Benefits and additional details will be provided by our client during the hiring process.
Why join
- Hands‑on growth across infrastructure, DevOps, and security with mentorship from senior engineers.
- Work on real‑world automation and security projects that raise enterprise deployment standards.
- Be part of an organization focused on safety, integrity, and continuous improvement within the construction materials and infrastructure services industry.
Other important information
- This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change with business needs.
- Reasonable accommodations are available under the ADA — contact the client for details.
- Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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