Security Infrastructure Support AWS Infrastructure and Cloud Security Support SME

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Security Infrastructure Support AWS Infrastructure and Cloud Security Support SME to join their team! This position is located in Bethesday, Maryland.

• Architect, deploy, and manage AWS services: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Cloud Trail, Guard Duty, Security Hub, etc. in hybrid cloud/on‑premises environments
• Integrate AWS Gov Cloud or FedRAMP environments with on‑premises security tools:
  Splunk, Cribl, Archer, etc. for monitoring and compliance
• Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) workflows using Terraform, Cloud Formation, or Ansible
• Implement Dev Sec Ops  practices, integrating security scanning and automation into build and release processes
• Manage cloud security operations, including continuous monitoring, log ingestion, alerting, and compliance reporting
• Provide cost optimization guidance for AWS services, including budgeting, billing analysis, reserved instance management, and rightsizing strategies
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, technical SOPs, compliance documentation, and reporting for federal stakeholders
• Lead and coordinate across multiple teams:
  Infrastructure, Security, Dev Ops, Application teams to ensure secure and efficient operations
• Serve as a subject matter expert to advise federal program managers, CORs, and technical teams on cloud security best practices and risk mitigation

• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and security operations
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience architecting, deploying, and managing AWS cloud services
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional preferred or equivalent CSP experience
• At least one security‑related certification: CISSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty
• Proven expertise in hybrid cloud/on‑premises architectures and integration with security tools
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) tools:
  Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible
• Strong knowledge of Dev Sec Ops  practices and integrating security into automated pipelines
• Hands‑on experience with cloud security operations, monitoring, log ingestion, and compliance reporting
• Strong understanding of federal compliance frameworks: FISMA, NIST 800‑53, OMB M‑21‑31
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder reporting skills
• Ability to coordinate and lead cross‑functional teams in complex, technical initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to create professional technical designs, architecture diagrams, SOPs, and compliance documentation

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee‑Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered
• Approximate pay range: $100.00 to $140.00
• Compliance with local wage minimums