Junior DevSec Ops Engineer

Peckham Industries, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Industries, Inc. is seeking a Junior DevSecOps Engineer to help build and secure our infrastructure. You will work with infrastructure, software and data teams to implement code scanning, IaC with Terraform and Ansible, and scalable deployment practices across Azure and on-prem environments.

This entry-level role emphasizes growth across DevOps, infrastructure, and security disciplines with strong documentation and collaboration across the organization.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 0–3 years of relevant technical experience; internship, co-op, or projects welcomed.
• Foundational knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Fundamental networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls).
• Familiarity with a public cloud platform, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and configuration management (Ansible).
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD concepts.
• Awareness of application security fundamentals, including OWASP Top 10.
• Scripting experience in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Mastery. Develop hands-on expertise in IaC, configuration management, and application security tooling; build and maintain Terraform modules and Ansible playbooks.
• Implement and maintain automated code scanning and security tooling (static analysis, dependency and vulnerability scanning, secrets detection) within source control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Innovation. Research, evaluate, and recommend tools and practices that raise Peckham’s security posture and deployment standards.
• Build, configure, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) across dev/test/prod environments.
• Provision and support Azure resources and Windows/Linux servers using automation and IaC.
• Take responsibility for reliability and security of environments and pipelines; ensure backup, recovery, and redundancy.
• Monitor health, respond to alerts, remediate vulnerabilities, and maintain composure under pressure.
• Automate routine operational tasks using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Document architecture, standards, runbooks, and procedures; communicate status to stakeholders.
• Provide second-level support to the help desk for infra, deployment, and security issues.
• Participate in projects and maintain documentation regarding infrastructure and tooling.

Skills

Windows

Linux

Azure

Terraform

Ansible

Git

CI/CD

OWASP Top 10

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Introduction

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family run business since 1924 and we believe our "family by choice" ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers.

Overview

As a Junior DevSecOps Engineer, you will help build the next generation of infrastructure for Peckham Industries. Working alongside our infrastructure and software/data teams, you will implement code scanning and security tooling, scalable infrastructure deployment tools such as Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform. The goal of this role is to bring Peckham to a best-in-class level on our security and infrastructure deployment standards for the line of business applications we develop or customize.

This is an entry-level position combining infrastructure, DevOps, and security engineering. It is well suited to a motivated engineer who wants to grow across all three disciplines with the support of senior staff. You will support Microsoft Azure and on-premises environments, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, and provide second-level support to the help desk as needed. This role requires strong documentation practices and effective communication across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Mastery. Develop hands-on expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), configuration management, and application security tooling. Build and maintain Terraform modules and Ansible playbooks that define and deploy Peckham's infrastructure in a repeatable, version-controlled manner.
• Implement and maintain automated code scanning and security tooling (static analysis, dependency and vulnerability scanning, secrets detection) within source control and CI/CD pipelines for the line of business applications Peckham develops or customizes.
• Innovation. Research, evaluate, and recommend tools, patterns, and practices that raise Peckham’s security posture and infrastructure deployment standards to a best-in-class level. Contribute to the design of Peckham’s next generation infrastructure.
• Build, configure, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) that deploy applications consistently and safely across development, test, and production environments.
• Provision and support Microsoft Azure resources (compute, networking, identity, storage) and Windows and Linux servers using automation and IaC rather than manual configuration wherever practical.
• Ownership and caring. Take responsibility for the reliability and security of the environments and pipelines you build. Ensure backup, recovery, and redundancy protocols are defined, documented, and tested.
• Monitor infrastructure and application health, respond to alerts and security findings, remediate vulnerabilities promptly, and maintain composure under pressure from impacted business groups.
• Automate routine operational and deployment tasks using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Communication. Document architecture, standards, runbooks, and procedures clearly. Communicate status, risks, and recommendations effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organization.
• Provide second-level support to the help desk for infrastructure, deployment, and security-related issues, ensuring seamless IT operations.
• Participate in small to mid-scale projects and follow change management procedures. Maintain all documentation regarding infrastructure, pipelines, and security tooling.

Requirements

• Associate degree (2-year) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required. Bachelor's or advanced degree desired but not required.
• Entry-level role; 0-3 years of relevant technical experience. Internship, co-op, lab, or personal project experience with cloud, automation, or security tooling is welcome.
• Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Fundamental networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and network 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 version control (Git) and CI/CD concepts.
• Awareness of application security fundamentals, including the OWASP Top 10, vulnerability scanning, and secrets management.
• Practical scripting experience in PowerShell, Python, or Bash to automate tasks and processes.
• Understanding of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) is a plus.
• Ability to assess the risks of infrastructure changes and maintenance outages and understand the consequences of such actions.
• Commitment to staying updated on technological changes and advancements in cloud, DevOps, and security practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective collaboration within a team environment.
• Solid understanding of IT ticketing systems, their functionality, and the importance of daily ticket updates.
• Willingness to learn from senior engineers and grow across infrastructure, DevOps, and security disciplines.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AZ-900, Terraform Associate, Security+) are a plus but not required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The actual rate or salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, and other legitimate business considerations, consistent with applicable law and the Company’s compensation practices.

Travel

Position may require some travel by personal vehicle to work locations throughout the company based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. This is mostly sedentary, outside of travel, in an office space. The abilities to sit at a desk, frequent walking, bending, or standing, as necessary, are required.

Values

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth and we believe will pave the way for future success.