Junior Security Engineer

Diverse Lynx; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a motivated Junior Security Engineer with 5 to 8 years of experience. You will support security operations, enhance cloud and DevOps environments, and contribute to improving the organization's overall security posture. The ideal candidate will have experience in cloud security and DevOps security practices.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in security engineering.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS required).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of security controls across cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Assist in managing cloud infrastructure security.

Skills

Cloud Security

CI/CD tools

DevOps Security Practices

OSAP Open Software Assurance Program Security

Job description

Job title: Junior Security Engineer

Job Location: Durham, NC

Work Model: Remote

Shift: Day

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Security Engineer with 5 to 8 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands on experience in cloud security, DevOps practices, and OSAP Open Software Assurance Program security. You will play a key role in supporting our security operations, enhancing our cloud and DevOps environments, and contributing to the overall security posture of our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design and implementation of security controls across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.

• Assist in managing cloud infrastructure security, including identity and access management and encryption.

• Perform security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and support remediation efforts.

• Contribute to secure code reviews and application security testing.

• Monitor and respond to security alerts, incidents, and log data.

• Work alongside senior security engineers to implement OSAP-aligned best practices.

• Document security procedures and contribute to the development of policies and standards.

• Document security procedures and contribute to policy and standards development.

Required Skills:

• Cloud Security (AWS required; Azure and GCP a plus)

• CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab)

• DevOps Security Practices

• OSAP Open Software Assurance Program Security

Preferred Skills:

• Application security tools (SAST, DAST, secret scanning)

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Certifications (Not Required):

• AWS Certified Security – Specialty

• Certified DevSecOps Professional

• CompTIA Security+, CISSP Associate, or similar

Years of Experience: 5-8 Years of Experience

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.