About Careertakes

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Role Overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring a Junior DevSecOps Engineer to join an IT team responsible for modernizing infrastructure, automating deployments, and strengthening application security. This entry-level role is ideal for an early-career engineer who wants hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), configuration management (Ansible), CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions), and cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure), with mentorship from senior staff.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop hands-on expertise with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management: build and maintain Terraform modules and Ansible playbooks.
• Implement and maintain automated code-scanning and security tooling (static analysis, dependency/vulnerability scanning, secrets detection) integrated in source control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Build, configure, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) to deploy applications consistently across development, test, and production environments.
• Provision and support Microsoft Azure resources (compute, networking, identity, storage) and manage Windows and Linux servers using automation instead of manual configuration.
• Automate routine operational and deployment tasks using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Monitor infrastructure and application health, respond to alerts and security findings, and remediate vulnerabilities promptly.
• Maintain clear documentation: architecture diagrams, runbooks, standards, and change records.
• Provide second-level support to the help desk for infrastructure, deployment, and security-related issues.
• Research and recommend tools and practices to raise the organization’s infrastructure and security posture.

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Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 0–3 years of relevant technical experience; internships, co-ops, lab, or personal projects count.
• Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Fundamental networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, routing).
• Familiarity with a public cloud platform — preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Exposure to IaC (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).
• Practical scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Understanding of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AZ-900, Terraform Associate, CompTIA Security+) are a plus.
• Willingness to learn from senior engineers and grow across infrastructure, DevOps, and security disciplines.

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Working Conditions & Additional Details

• Employment type: Full time; Contractor engagements may also be considered.
• Travel: May require occasional travel by personal vehicle to company locations based on business needs.
• Work environment: Professional office environment; primarily sedentary with typical office activities.
• This role requires strong documentation practices, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure when incidents occur.
• Confidential Client is committed to reasonable accommodations under the ADA. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, request one through the contact method provided in the posting.

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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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