Junior DevSecOps & IT Specialist

The role of a Junior DevSecOps & IT Specialist at TestGorilla

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Due to our commitment to active mentorship, we are only considering applications from contractor countries in the UTC+2 to UTC+5 time zone.

Hi there, I’m Svetli, Director DevSecOps at TestGorilla. We’re excited to share more about the Junior DevSecOps & IT Specialist (6 months) and our team!

About the role

Looking to break into DevSecOps? Whether you’re self-taught, transitioning from another IT role or a recent graduate – we’re looking for a sharp, motivated individual to join us for a 6-month period. Most importantly, you won’t be doing this alone. We believe in nurturing talent and our senior engineers will actively mentor you helping bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

As our Junior DevSecOps & IT Specialist (6 months), you will be an essential part of the team, ensuring our internal operations run smoothly. Currently our DevSecOps team handles all IT and access management for the organization. We are looking for a sharp, driven student or recent graduate to join us for a 6-month period to take charge of these access and support requests.

This is an ideal entry-level opportunity to gain hands-on experience, apply your knowledge to real-world challenges and kickstart your career in DevSecOps and IT in a fully remote tech environment.

Responsibilities

In this role, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Ticket Management: Act as the first line of response for internal IT, access, and support tickets, ensuring timely and helpful resolutions for our globally distributed team.
• Access Provisioning: Manage user access requests, onboarding, and offboarding across our various systems and platforms while strictly adhering to our security protocols.
• Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve basic to intermediate technical issues related to operating systems, software, and network access.
• Security Adherence: Help maintain our strong cybersecurity posture by identifying anomalies and ensuring all access requests follow the principle of least privilege.
• Process Documentation: Help document common IT issues and resolutions to build out our internal knowledge base.
• Uphold TestGorilla’s behaviors and foster an inclusive and supportive culture.
• Collaborate effectively with global colleagues across teams and time zones.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is eager to learn and grow: You are a university student or recent graduate looking to step into the real world and gain hands-on IT and DevSecOps experience.
• Has a strong technical foundation: You have a solid academic or practical background in Operating Systems (specifically Linux).
• Loves to code or script: You are comfortable with Programming or Scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) to help solve problems efficiently.
• Understands the stakes: You have a foundational understanding of Cybersecurity principles and a passion for keeping systems secure.
• Is an excellent problem solver: You have strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues methodically.
• Is passionate about TestGorilla’s mission to help one billion people find their dream jobs.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

We actively seek diversity and encourage applications from everyone. If you’re interested in this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match the description, please still apply. Studies show that women and underrepresented groups can be hesitant to apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role excites you and you’re confident you can do the job, we encourage you to apply!

Bonus skills

While these skills are all a plus, we’d be very interested to if you have knowledge of or experience with:

• Containerization: Familiarity with Docker.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Basic understanding of Terraform.
• Cloud Computing: Exposure to AWS ecosystems.

What’s in it for you?

Please note: Some specifics, particularly around leave, may vary depending on your country of residence. This will be discussed during the hiring process.

• Global Team: Join a fully remote, mission-driven team from around the world.
• Competitive Contractor Compensation: €15,000 – €16,000 for a fixed 6-month contract (with an option to extend based on performance and business needs).
• Active Mentorship: We don’t just hand you a laptop and leave you to it. You will receive hands-on guidance and active mentorship from our senior DevSecOps engineers to accelerate your professional growth and technical skills.
• Remote & flexible work: Work from almost anywhere. Enjoy flexible hours and asynchronous work to balance work and life.
• Real-world Experience: A fantastic stepping stone for a student or junior professional to gain invaluable, resume-building experience in a modern tech stack.
• Stimulating work environment: Tackle new challenges and work with innovative technology in a dynamic setting.
• Connect with your team: Join optional fun virtual socials, AMAs with team members and leadership, and regular fun chats. Build a strong sense of community!

Interested?

We believe in using our own product to ensure fair and objective hiring. If this role aligns with your skills and aspirations, we invite you to complete one of our very own assessments. This will give you a first-hand experience of our platform and help us get to know you better. We look forward to hearing from you!

TestGorilla is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diverse teams are stronger teams, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We understand that some candidates may experience test anxiety, and we want to assure you that accommodations are available and can be requested prior to sitting our assessments. Your request will not negatively impact your application, as we do not factor this into our review process.

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About TestGorilla

Imagine a world where everyone lands their dream job. TestGorilla is empowering one billion people to do just that, as we revolutionise the hiring process with skills-based talent discovery. Our platform discovers, evaluates, and matches talent to dream jobs based on who they really are and what they can truly do. We combine sourcing, screening, and scientifically-validated assessments to reveal the complete picture of each candidate.

Unlike hiring tools that focus on experience and rely on assumptions, TestGorilla surfaces the best talent with the most relevant skills, giving teams the context they need to hire smarter, faster, and more fairly. We stand for diversity, act with integrity, and put talent first. We celebrate individuality and creativity and believe in a workplace where you can make a big impact. Our team works in a flexible, autonomous environment with a focus on well-being and results.

It’s an exciting time to join TestGorilla. Right now, we’re working hard to unlock the next phase of our growth. With thousands of customers and millions of candidate profiles, the potential of our platform has never felt greater! Join us in creating a future where skills matter most, and everyone has the chance to land their dream job.

If this sparks your interest, we look forward to seeing your application!

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