Security Infrastructure Support AWS Infrastructure and Cloud Security SME

Description

MBL Technologies, Inc. offers a diverse set of management and technology consulting services to Federal government and commercial markets. Our solutions are tailored to support each client’s mission, accounting for their unique needs and operating environments to ensure success. We bring the right people, capabilities, and expertise together to assist our clients with enabling their mission. Together our individual differences drive successful business results.

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Why Work with Us?

• We trust, empower, and believe in our employees to soar to their fullest potential! 
• We offer a robust benefits package (medical, dental, vision, STD, Accident, Life, Hospital Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401K match, professional development stipend, etc.).
• We love to have fun and give back to the community. Community Service and Employee Engagement events are atop our calendar events!
• We genuinely like each other and champion everyone to achieve their own greatness! 

MBL Technologies is seeking an experienced Security Infrastructure Support AWS Infrastructure and Cloud Security Subject-Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership and operational support for secure cloud infrastructure in federal environments. The SME will architect, deploy, and manage AWS services while ensuring integration with on-premises systems, continuous monitoring, and compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. The ideal candidate combines deep cloud security expertise with hands-on infrastructure experience, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate across multiple technical teams. 

This role is mostly remote; however, it will require occasional onsite meetings in the Bethesda, MD area. With no travel reimbursements allocated. This role is contingent based on contract award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, deploy, and manage AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and other AWS security services.
• Integrate AWS GovCloud or FedRAMP environments with on-premises security tools such as Splunk, Cribl, Archer, and other enterprise monitoring and compliance platforms.
• Apply hybrid cloud security best practices, ensuring secure connectivity and operational integration with on-premises environments.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Lead efforts to optimize AWS resource utilization, including budgeting, cost analysis, reserved instance management, and rightsizing strategies.
• Implement and enforce cloud security controls in alignment with federal standards including FISMA, NIST 800-53, and OMB M-21-31.
• Integrate security scanning, continuous monitoring, and DevSecOps practices into CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage cloud security operations, including log ingestion pipelines, threat detection, and compliance reporting.
• Develop and maintain documentation including SOPs, architecture diagrams, compliance reports, and security procedures.
• Serve as a technical advisor and SME for AWS and cloud security across infrastructure, security, DevOps, and application teams.
• Coordinate and communicate with federal stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and technical leadership, providing technical briefings and executive reporting.
• Mentor and guide team members on cloud security best practices, automation, and compliance implementation.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure consistent implementation of cloud security standards and policies.

Required Qualifications / Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional preferred) or equivalent cloud platform experience.
• At least one security certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty).
• 8+ years of IT infrastructure and security operations experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience architecting, deploying, and managing AWS services.
• Demonstrated expertise with hybrid cloud/on-premises integration, FedRAMP/AWS GovCloud environments, and cloud security monitoring.
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) and DevSecOps integration.
• Strong understanding of federal compliance frameworks and continuous monitoring practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple teams and deliver cloud security solutions aligned with mission requirements.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

• Prior experience in federal cloud environments and large-scale enterprise deployments.
• Familiarity with cost optimization strategies for AWS and hybrid environments.
• Hands-on experience developing technical architecture diagrams, SOPs, and compliance documentation.
• Prior experience mentoring technical staff and guiding cross-functional teams.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES (MOS codes):

170A, 170D, 17A, 17B, 17C, 17D, 24B, 25B, 47D, 94F, IT, 17 5309, 6203, 9735, 9740, 9890, 9891    

Corporate Citizen:

MBL Technologies’ vision is to make a positive difference – for our people, our customers, and our communities. As such, a commitment to service and excellence has been woven into the very fabric of our culture. MBL employees demonstrate a willingness to consistently go above and beyond and strive for excellence in all we do – championing, protecting, and celebrating the core business through the mission, vision, and values. All are expected to be good corporate citizens, supporting one another and internal corporate initiatives to build a stable business platform and ensure lasting company success.

Benefits:

MBL Technologies offers a competitive salary adjusted for candidate qualifications partnered with an industry-leading benefits package. This package includes incentive plans with corporate and individual-based performance bonuses, 401K, PTO, remote work, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and learning and development reimbursement.

Eeo Statement:

MBL Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.