Security Engineering Architect Lead

Location: Bethesda, MD • Work Type: Hybrid (On‑Site and Remote) • Shift: First • Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI • U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes • Referral Eligibility: Eligible

About the role

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a TS/SCI Security Engineer Architect to provide technical security expertise across cloud and on-premises infrastructure supporting National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center systems under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract. This role leads teams through the Risk Management Framework to system authorizations to operate across multiple domains and coordinates security engineering activities in a hybrid work environment based primarily at the client location in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities

• Provide management oversight and coordination of the DTP Security Team across multiple task orders, with a focus on streamlining authorization to operate management processes through engineering solutions and best‑practice efficiencies.
• Provide technical guidance to team members while employing effective security solutions.
• Directly interact with DIA CIO and NDOC Security Points of Contact.
• Create, improve, and maintain security policies and procedures.
• Provide operating system hardening and system patching guidance based on DISA STIGs and NIST publications.
• Analyze security incidents and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Apply strong knowledge and experience in software development in an Agile or SAFe environment.
• Serve as Product Owner for the Security Engineering Team.
• Manage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Foster collaboration among team members to provide quality service and products to the customer.

Requirements

• Relevant experience meeting one of the applicable education and experience pathways in the equivalency section.
• Familiarity with NIST Special Publications, including NIST SP 800‑27, 800‑30, 800‑37, 800‑53, and 800‑60.
• Experience with CNSS publication CNSSI