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Cloud Security Engineer 2

Base-2 Solutions · Bethesda, MD · Yesterday
Information TechnologyFull-time

Position Summary

Support the DOMEX Technology Platform as a Cloud Security Engineer 2 responsible for securing, hardening, and maintaining compliance of cloud-based platforms across multiple secure networks in support of OSINT-focused mission systems.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Provide technical security expertise for cloud and cloud-native environments.
  • Perform security assessments, vulnerability management, and risk analysis for cloud-based systems across secure enclaves.
  • Implement and manage security controls for Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications.
  • Integrate security measures into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes.
  • Develop and maintain ATO packages and support compliance with standards including NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and ICD 503.
  • Collaborate with compliance personnel, engineers, architects, and Government counterparts to ensure regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum of three years of experience in the category field. Two additional years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • At least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification.
  • One year working in the cloud, securely configuring and deploying AWS services.
  • Demonstrated experience securing Kubernetes platforms and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and containers; must understand microservices architecture and service mesh.
  • Experience with RMF, vulnerability management, and cloud compliance/security best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Multiple IAT/IAM II or III advanced certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP/ISSEP, CISM, CCSP, or SecurityX/CASP+ CE.
  • AWS Solutions Architect or AWS Security Specialty certifications.
  • Kubernetes certifications such as KCNA, CKA, or CKS.
  • Linux administration experience and certifications such as Linux+ or Red Hat certifications including RHCSA or RHCE.
  • Experience with security tools such as Splunk, Nessus, SonarQube, Prisma Cloud, DAST, and SAST tools.
  • Experience applying Zero Trust framework to secure systems.
  • Prior network engineering experience.
  • Experience applying security controls to Generative AI implementations.

Required Education and Experience

  • Equivalency Education Years of Experience High School Diploma/GED 5 Associates Degree 5 Bachelors' Degree 3 Masters' Degree 3 PhD 3
  • Required Certifications At least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification.

Pay & Benefit Highlights

  • Compensation Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
  • Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
  • Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).
  • Health 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
  • 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Income Protection 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability. 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability. 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D). 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.
  • Retirement 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total). 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.
  • Leave Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO). 11 paid floating holidays.
  • Work-Life Balance Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).

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