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Inadev

Junior Security Engineer

Inadev Reston, Virginia, United States · $70K–$80K/yr

IT Services and IT Consulting · 501-1,000 employees

6 h ago
security Junior (0-2 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

Implement and operate AWS security controls, conduct vulnerability scanning and security testing, track remediation, and support ATO evidence collection and continuous monitoring. Collaborate with DevSecOps to automate pipeline security, operate threat-detection tools, and assist with incident response and forensics.

What they look for

AWS Security Security Engineering Vulnerability Management Security Testing NIST 800-53 FedRAMP Scripting Automation Continuous Monitoring Threat Detection DevSecOps Incident Response Forensics AI-Assisted Security Tooling Communication Prioritization

Requirements

Requires 1–2 years of security engineering experience, including AWS, familiarity with vulnerability management and security tools, working knowledge of NIST 800-53 or FedRAMP controls, and scripting or automation skills. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, willing to work a hybrid schedule in Reston and the Washington, D.C. area, and able to pass a seven-year background check and obtain and maintain a U.S. government clearance; relevant security certifications and federal ATO experience are preferred.

Full description

Description

Position Summary:

The Junior Security Engineer implements and operates security controls on AWS. You will perform security testing, support ATO evidence and continuous monitoring, and remediate findings, helping keep a high-visibility federal filing platform secure and compliant.

Key Responsibilities:

- Implement and configure security controls across the AWS environment

- Perform vulnerability scanning, security testing, and remediation tracking

- Support ATO evidence collection against NIST 800-53 / FedRAMP controls

- Operate continuous-monitoring and threat-detection tooling

- Partner with DevSecOps to automate security in the pipeline

- Support incident response and forensics

- Leverage AI-assisted security tooling for detection and triage

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Inadev Corporation does not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, or national origin

INTEGRITY AND COMPLIANCE NOTICE:

All information provided by applicants must be complete, truthful, and accurate. Any intentional misrepresentation of skills, experience, credentials, or identity may result in removal from consideration for this and future employment opportunities.

For positions supporting U.S. federal government contracts, applicants may be subject to background investigations and employment eligibility verification in accordance with federal regulations. Providing false information during this process may be subject to review and action as required under applicable federal laws and security regulations.

Inadev is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a federal contractor committed to compliance with all applicable EEO, OFCCP, and federal hiring standards.

Requirements

Non-Technical Requirements:

- Must be a U.S. Citizen.

- Must be willing to work a HYRBID Schedule (2 Days) in Reston, VA & 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

- Strong communication and presentation skills.

- Must be able to prioritize and self-start.

- Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities shift.

- Must be enthusiastic and have passion for learning and constant improvement.

- Must be open to collaboration, feedback and client asks.

- Must enjoy working with a vibrant team of outgoing personalities.

Required Qualifications:

- 1-2 years of security engineering experience, including cloud (AWS)

- Experience with vulnerability management and security tooling

- Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 / FedRAMP controls

- Scripting/automation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

- Security certification (Security+, AWS Security Specialty, or similar)

- Federal ATO / continuous-monitoring experience

- Familiarity with AI-assisted security tooling

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