Cloud Security Engineer 2

Base-2 Solutions, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions, LLC is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer 2 to secure, harden, and maintain compliance of cloud-based platforms across secure networks supporting OSINT-focused mission systems. You will work on securing cloud-native environments and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.

The role requires TS/SCI with CI Polygraph, DoD 8570‑M IAT II or higher, and hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and vulnerability management.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• 3+ years in cloud security, with AWS deployment experience.
• DoD 8570.01‑M IAT Level II or higher certification.
• Experience securing Kubernetes platforms and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and service mesh.
• Experience with RMF, vulnerability management, and cloud security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide security expertise for cloud and cloud-native environments.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability management, and risk analysis for cloud systems.
• Implement and manage security controls for Kubernetes clusters and containerized apps.
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes.
• Develop and maintain ATO packages and support compliance with NIST/DoD standards.
• Collaborate with compliance, engineers, and Government counterparts to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Cloud security

Kubernetes security

CI/CD security

Threat & vulnerability mgmt

NIST RMF/compliance

AWS security

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Associates degree + 5 years experience

Master’s degree + 3 years experience

PhD + 3 years experience

Tools

Splunk

Nessus

Prisma Cloud

SAST/DAST tools

Job description

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.
• 1 years 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

• High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of experience.
• Associates Degree with 5 years of experience.
• Bachelors’ Degree with 3 years of experience.
• Masters’ Degree with 3 years of experience.
• PhD with 3 years of experience.

Required Certifications

• At least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification.

Required Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.