DevOps Engineer – Security Focus

Bectran Inc • Schaumburg, IL

21h • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Bectran is seeking an early-career DevOps Engineer focused on security to help protect its AWS environment and platform while supporting infrastructure and deployment initiatives across the DevOps team. The role is suited to a curious, capable person committed to continued learning and professional growth. Relevant experience may come from internships, academic work, or independent projects. The successful candidate will use analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, independently research and resolve issues, take ownership of projects as an individual contributor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in IT, DevOps, cloud, or security, including at least one year of hands-on security experience through internships or professional roles.
• Foundational knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, SSL/TLS) and core security concepts.
• Basic Linux and command-line skills, with some scripting in Python or Bash.
• Strong attention to detail, clear communication, and an eagerness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to AWS or CI/CD tools.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or AWS Cloud Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage security alerts from CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, and AWS security services, escalating potential incidents as needed.
• Use Datadog to review security logs, investigate unusual activity, and help improve alert quality.
• Track vulnerabilities (CVEs) affecting the technology stack and follow up with engineering teams on fixes.
• Support SOC 2 compliance by gathering audit evidence, maintaining documentation, and verifying security controls.
• Assist with routine security maintenance, including IAM reviews, certificate renewals, and WAF rule updates.
• Support the DevOps team with CI/CD pipelines, deployments, AWS administration, and automation scripting.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with PPO and HSA plan choices.
• 100% paid dental, vision, and life insurance through Principal.
• Options to participate in Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans.
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD) plans available for employee election through Principal.
• Retirement savings plan with a 401(k) offering Roth and traditional contributions through Principal.
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO) and 8 holidays off annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level