Junior Azure Cloud Engineer (Systems Engineer

Position Overview

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 motivatedJunior Azure Cloud Engineer(Systems Engineer Level 1) to join our cloud infrastructure team. This role is remote (within 50 miles of a NASA Center) and offers aCompensation:of70-75Kfor candidates with entry-level experience (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

Required 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
• Must reside 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

Preferred Qualifications

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