Junior DevSecOps Engineer

PHIZENIX

. Support the maintenance of secure, NIST 800-53 compliant, resilient, and high-performing cloud-native infrastructure architectures .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesJunior💰 ₹100,000 - ₹120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud-native infrastructure management, security automation, and DevSecOps practices, with a strong focus on compliance with NIST 800-53 standards. Proficient in utilizing tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines to enhance operational efficiency and security.

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AWS Cloud ManagementTerraform AutomationPython ScriptingCI/CD Pipeline OperationsNIST 800-53 Compliance

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Hard Skills

Cloud Infrastructure ManagementSecurity AutomationLinux Operating SystemsShell/Bash ScriptingKubernetes AdministrationDocker ContainerizationInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Networking ConceptsAPIsVulnerability Scanning

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAdaptabilityCollaborationSelf-StarterPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureAnsibleJenkinsSpinnakerGitHubGitHub CopilotTerraformDockerKubernetes

Industry Keywords

DevOpsDevSecOpsCloud EngineeringInfrastructure EngineeringNIST 800-53

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDockerJenkinsKubernetesLinuxPythonSpinnakerTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the maintenance of secure, NIST 800-53 compliant, resilient, and high-performing cloud-native infrastructure architectures
Assist in identifying security vulnerabilities within cloud architectures and support remediation efforts
Support development and maintenance of security automation tools and Python scripts
Assist with implementing and managing AWS or Azure environments, Docker containers, Kubernetes clusters, GitHub repositories, and dependency management solutions
Support deployment of cloud infrastructure, platform components, HTTP/TLS security configurations, and compliance assets using Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and related technologies
Automate routine operational and deployment tasks to improve scalability and consistency
Support automated release processes and CI/CD pipeline operations using Jenkins, Spinnaker, and similar tools
Help create and maintain Pipeline as Code and Infrastructure as Code solutions
Assist with deploying and managing cloud resources through scripts, manifests, and automation frameworks
Support troubleshooting and resolution of infrastructure, network, and deployment-related issues
Use AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot, for code generation, review, validation, and automation activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be willing to work a hybrid schedule (2 days) in Reston, VA and client locations in the Washington D.C. area as required
Ability to pass a 7-year background check and obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
1-3 years of experience supporting DevOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering initiatives
Foundational experience with Linux operating systems and Shell/Bash scripting
Experience with Python or another scripting language
Familiarity with AWS or Azure cloud platforms
Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Familiarity with Docker and containerization technologies
Basic understanding of Kubernetes administration and container orchestration concepts
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
Understanding of cloud security principles and secure software delivery practices
Knowledge of computer networking concepts, APIs, load balancing, and web applications
Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment-related issues
Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot for code generation, review, and validation
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to prioritize and self-start
Adaptability and flexibility as priorities shift
Openness to collaboration, feedback, and client requests
Preferred: experience supporting AWS cloud infrastructure deployments
Preferred: familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Spinnaker, or similar automation tools
Preferred: understanding of NIST 800-53 security controls and compliance requirements
Preferred: experience with container security and vulnerability scanning tools