Junior Azure Cloud Engineer (Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Altech is a provider of IT support and associated services on the NASA – Advanced Enterprise Global Information Technology Solutions (AEGIS). At this time, we are seeking a motivated Junior Azure Cloud Engineer to join our cloud infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with foundational knowledge of Azure cloud services, automation, and cybersecurity who are eager to grow their skills.

Position: Junior Azure Cloud Engineer (Systems Engineer Level 1)

Location: Remote (within 50 miles of a NASA Center)

Salary: 70-75K

Experience – Entry Level 1-2 years

Clearance Required: Public Trust

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, deployment, and maintenance of Azure cloud infrastructure
• Configure and manage Azure resources (VMs, storage, networking, identity services)
• Support cloud performance monitoring and cost optimization
• Develop automation scripts using Azure Automation, PowerShell, or Azure CLI
• Assist with cloud security implementation (IAM, Azure Security Center, Sentinel)
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues (network, compute, storage, security)
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams
• Maintain documentation and assist with reports on performance and security

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Basic knowledge of Azure services and resources
• Hands-on experience with cloud automation tools (Azure Automation, PowerShell, Azure CLI)
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts (IAM, encryption, network security)
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, DNS, VPNs, load balancing)
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• ITIL v3/v4 certification
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals or Azure Administrator Associate

Candidate must live within 50 miles of one of the following NASA locations:

• NASA Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
• Ames Research Center: Moffett Field, California
• Armstrong Flight Research Center: Edwards, California
• Glenn Research Center: Cleveland, Ohio
• Goddard Space Flight Center: Greenbelt, Maryland
• Goddard Institute for Space Studies: New York City
• Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL): Pasadena, California
• Johnson Space Center: Houston, Texas
• Kennedy Space Center: Merritt Island, Florida
• Langley Research Center: Hampton, Virginia
• Marshall Space Flight Center: Huntsville, Alabama
• Stennis Space Center: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
• Wallops Flight Facility: Wallops Island, Virginia
• Michoud Assembly Facility: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Independent Verification and Validation Facility: Fairmont, West Virginia
• Plum Brook Station: Sandusky, Ohio
• White Sands Complex: New Mexico
• White Sands Test Facility: Las Cruces, New Mexico

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