Junior Cloud Security Engineer: Build, Automate & Protect

Truezerotech; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Truezerotech is seeking an aspiring Cloud Infrastructure Associate to assist in deploying and configuring cloud resources across AWS/Azure, including VMs, storage, and networking. You will help monitor performance, document issues, and work with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines.

A foundational understanding of at least one cloud provider and strong communication skills are required. Qualifications include a BA/BS or 2–4 years in related fields, ability to collaborate with leadership, and

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree or 2–4 years related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist in deploying and configuring virtual machines, storage (S3/Blob), and networking components (VPCs, subnets).
• Foundational understanding of at least one major cloud provider.
• Track system performance metrics using tools like AWS CloudWatch or Azure Monitor, ensuring high availability.
• Identify, document, and resolve minor technical issues or infrastructure errors.
• Write and maintain basic scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate routine tasks.
• Apply security best practices, such as managing user access, firewalls, and security groups.
• Work with developers and DevOps teams to support application deployment and CI/CD pipelines.
• Basic grasp of TCP/IP, DNS, load balancers, firewalls, and comfort working with Linux or Windows operating systems.
• Update technical documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Provide first-level support for cloud system issues, monitor network and application logs, and help resolve downtime.
• Write and maintain basic automation scripts using languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Learn and apply tools like Terraform or Ansible to manage repeatable infrastructure deployments.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Azure

AWS CloudWatch

Job description

Truezerotech is seeking an aspiring Cloud Infrastructure Associate to assist in deploying and configuring cloud resources across AWS/Azure, including VMs, storage, and networking. You will help monitor performance, document issues, and work with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines.

A foundational understanding of at least one cloud provider and strong communication skills are required. Qualifications include a BA/BS or 2–4 years in related fields, ability to collaborate with leadership, and