WHO AM I

Hello! I’m Mabele Liango. I am a Cloud Security & Identity Engineer with a foot in two worlds: I am dual-based in Gainesville, GA (home to family) and The Colony, TX (where I live most of the year). I bridge the gap between “It works” and “It’s secure.” With over 4 years of experience in IT operations, my background isn’t just theoretical.

I spent years on the front lines as a System Administrator and IT Support specialist. I’ve dealt with the panic of hardware failures, the stress of real-world incidents, and the daily puzzle of user access.

Today, I focus on the ‘Build’ side of security. I help organizations stop putting out fires and start building fireproof infrastructure. I specialize in implementing Least Privilege (IAM), automating compliance (CSPM), and securing infrastructure as code (Terraform/Python).

My goal is to support the business by:

• Hardening Infrastructure: Configuring VPCs, Firewalls, and Security Groups to isolate networks and strictly block DDoS attacks.
• Protecting Data: Managing secrets, enforcing encryption, and ensuring compliance (CIS, GDPR) so sensitive info stays sensitive.
• Defending Applications: Applying OWASP standards and conducting Vulnerability Management to reduce the attack surface.
• Automating Security: Integrating DevSecOps into the CI/CD pipeline and centralizing Threat Detection to catch anomalies before they become breaches.

I am currently open to opportunities in:

• Cloud Security Engineering
• AWS IAM & Identity Governance
• Detection Engineering & DevSecOps

My Story

My journey didn’t start in the cloud; it started with cables. I began my career troubleshooting physical infrastructure and supporting end-users.

This experience taught me the most valuable lesson in security, one that pure analysts often forget: Availability is just as important as Confidentiality. (If the server is secure but nobody can log in, I haven’t done my job).

After transitioning to an Information Security Analyst role, I realized that reactive security (staring at alerts) wasn’t enough for me. I wanted to be proactive. I wanted to build the systems that prevented the alerts in the first place.

That drive led me to Western Governors University, where I completed my B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and graduated in November 2025, and to my current obsession: AWS Security and DevSecOps.

Why “Cybersecurityjunior”?

You might wonder why I call this platform ‘Junior’ when I have years of experience. Two reasons.

First, the philosophy: In cybersecurity, the moment you think you are an ‘Expert’ and stop learning, you become a vulnerability. I will always approach this field with a “Junior” mindset, hungry to learn the next thing.

Second, the history: I was born Junior M. Liango. In my home country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, “Junior” signifies that you carry all of your father’s names. It is a title of legacy. When I became an adult, I chose to bear that legacy fully, adopting my father’s name, Mabele.

So, Cybersecurityjunior.com is my digital legacy. It is where I document my path from Analyst to Engineer. I believe that the best way to master a concept—whether it’s DNS Tunneling or AWS Lambda permissions—is to teach it.

For Visitors

If you are reading this, I am building this resource for you. I write about the labs I solve (TryHackMe/HackTheBox), the certifications I take, and the scripts I write.

My goal is to make complex cloud, cloud security, and cybersecurity concepts accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or first language.

My Technical Arsenal

Cloud & Infrastructure	Security Engineering	Automation & Code
AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda)	IAM & Identity Governance (CIEM)	Python (Boto3 Scripting)
Azure (Active Directory/Entra ID)	Vulnerability Management	Terraform (IaC)
Docker & Kubernetes	SIEM (Splunk, Wazuh)	Linux & Bash Scripting
Windows Server Administration	Network Security (WAF, Firewalls)	Git & CI/CD Pipelines

Beyond the Terminal

When I’m not configuring S3 bucket policies or writing Python scripts, I’m usually offline disconnecting from the digital world.

• The Guitarist: My roots are in Gospel music. I grew up playing bass guitar in my father’s church. After a 10-year hiatus, I’ve returned to music, but this time I’m learning the electric guitar. It is mainly for my own peace of mind, but I also serve my local church worship team when needed.
• The Rider: I have a passion for motorcycles. Learning to ride taught me situational awareness—a skill that applies surprisingly well to threat detection!
• The Linguist: Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, I am fluent in French and English. I love connecting with the global cybersecurity community.
• The Builder: Whether it’s a new home lab setup or a content strategy, I am always building something.

Let’s Build Something Secure

Whether you are a recruiter looking for a dedicated Cloud Engineer, or a student looking for study tips, I’d love to connect.

• Hiring? Download my resume
• Networking? Connect with me on LinkedIn
• Contact me directly: liangojunior9@gmail.com