Job Description

Job Description

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.

Duties:

• Architect, deploy, and manage AWS services: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, etc. in hybrid cloud/on-premises environments
• Integrate AWS GovCloud 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, CloudFormation, or Ansible
• Implement DevSecOps 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, DevOps, 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

Desired Skills/Experience:

• 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, CloudFormation, Ansible
• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps 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

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

The approximate pay range for this position is between $100.00 and $140.00 . Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

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