Cloud Security Engineer II — TS/SCI, On-Site Bethesda

Base-2 Solutions; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Junior Cloud Security Engineer to support the DOMEX Technology Platform, securing cloud-based platforms and maintaining compliance across secure networks in support of OSINT mission systems.

You will work on cloud security, Kubernetes, CI/CD security, and developing ATO packages while collaborating with government counterparts to ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 3+ years of DoD/security field experience.
• At least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification.
• 1+ years cloud experience configuring and deploying AWS services.
• Experience securing Kubernetes platforms and CI/CD integrations; understands microservices and service mesh.
• Experience with RMF, vulnerability management and cloud security best practices.

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.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

CI Polygraph

Cloud security

Kubernetes security

CI/CD security

Vulnerability assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

Splunk

Nessus

SonarQube

Prisma Cloud

Job description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Junior Cloud Security Engineer to support the DOMEX Technology Platform, securing cloud-based platforms and maintaining compliance across secure networks in support of OSINT mission systems.

You will work on cloud security, Kubernetes, CI/CD security, and developing ATO packages while collaborating with government counterparts to ensure regulatory compliance.