Key skills
AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsPythonTerraformBashPowerShellAmazon Web ServicesCloudFormationS3IAMAzure ADEntra IDCI/CDCommunicationCloud Security
About this role
Role Overview
- Monitor security alerts from cloud and enterprise security tools across AWS and Azure
- Perform initial triage and analysis of suspicious activity
- Escalate incidents following defined NASA program procedures
- Assist with incident response activities including containment and remediation
- Document incidents, findings, and response actions clearly and accurately
- Support log review and event correlation across cloud and on-premise systems
- Assist with monitoring Microsoft Defender for Cloud recommendations and alerts
- Support identity and access monitoring in Microsoft Entra ID
- Help validate MFA, Conditional Access, and role based access control configurations
- Assist with cloud security posture checks across Azure subscriptions
- Support Azure Policy and security baseline validation activities
- Assist with monitoring AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, and AWS Config alerts
- Support IAM reviews including role based access and least privilege validation
- Help validate encryption settings for S3, EBS, and other AWS services
- Assist with reviewing logging configurations and audit trails
- Support remediation tracking for AWS security findings
- Assist with integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines
- Support review of Infrastructure as Code templates (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)
- Help identify misconfigurations in development and staging environments
- Assist with basic automation scripting using PowerShell, Python, or Bash
- Support secure configuration validation as part of release processes
- Review security logs and alerts using Microsoft Sentinel, AWS logging services, or similar SIEM platforms
- Assist with basic KQL query building and alert tuning
- Support threat hunting activities under senior analyst guidance
- Help correlate identity, endpoint, and cloud events
- Support vulnerability scanning and remediation tracking across AWS and Azure environments
- Assist with patch compliance reporting and baseline configuration checks
- Help maintain security documentation supporting federal compliance requirements
- Support audits and security assessments as needed
- Assist with alignment to NIST SP 800 53, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and related federal standards
Requirements
- Associate degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field OR equivalent hands on experience in IT support, systems administration, cybersecurity, or cloud support
- 0 to 2 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, SOC operations, cloud support, or DevOps
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services fundamentals
- Basic understanding of: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- AWS IAM MFA and access control
- Security monitoring and alert triage
- Networking fundamentals (DNS, TCP IP, firewalls)
- Cloud shared responsibility model
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance
- US citizenship required (typical for NASA contract roles)
Tech Stack
- AWS
- Azure
- Cloud
- Cyber Security
- DNS
- Firewalls
- Python
- Terraform
Benefits
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
- Short Term Disability (STD) insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Comp/flex time
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Days
- 401k Retirement Plan