Cloud Security Engineer 3

RPMGlobal; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RPMGlobal seeks a Cloud Security Engineer 3 to secure and harden cloud-based platforms supporting OSINT-focused mission systems. You will enforce security controls, perform risk analysis, and guide DevSecOps practices across multi-network environments.

Requirements include TS/SCI with CI Poly, DoD 8570-M IAT II or higher, and 2+ years of cloud/AWS experience, with strong Kubernetes security leadership expectations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide security expertise for cloud and cloud-native environments.

Skills

Cloud security

Kubernetes security

CI/CD security

AWS security

Vulnerability management

Zero Trust

RMF compliance

IAT Level II

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree

Master's degree

PhD

High School Diploma

Tools

Splunk

Nessus

SonarQube

Prisma Cloud

Kubernetes

Job description

Position Summary

Support the DOMEX Technology Platform as a Cloud Security Engineer 3 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 six years of experience in the category field. Three 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.
• 2+ 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 9 years of experience.
• Associates Degree with 9 years of experience.
• Bachelors' Degree with 6 years of experience.
• Masters' Degree with 6 years of experience.
• PhD with 6 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.