Cloud Security Engineer 2

RPMGlobal; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RPMGlobal in Bethesda, MD seeks a Cloud Security Engineer 2 to secure, harden, and maintain compliance for cloud platforms across secure networks.

Responsibilities include security assessments, RMF/NIST compliance, securing Kubernetes and CI/CD, and collaboration with government counterparts.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT II or higher certification.
• 3+ years in cloud environments with secure configurations (AWS).
• Experience securing Kubernetes platforms and CI/CD integration.
• Knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53/800-37 and related security standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide security expertise for cloud and cloud-native environments.
• Perform security assessments and risk analysis for cloud systems.
• Implement security controls for Kubernetes clusters and containers.
• Integrate security into CI/CD and DevSecOps processes.
• Develop ATO packages and support compliance with standards.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

AWS

Kubernetes security

CI/CD security

RMF compliance

NIST SP 800-53/800-37

Security architecture

DevSecOps

Education

High School Diploma with 5 years experience

Associates Degree with 5 years experience

Bachelor's Degree with 3 years experience

Masters/PhD with 3 years experience

Tools

AWS Cloud

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

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.

RequiredCertifications

• 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.