Cloud Security Engineer II – TS/SCI, On‑Site Bethesda

Base-2 Solutions; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental premiums paid

Vision premiums paid

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Junior Cloud Security Engineer to secure and harden cloud platforms across secure networks. You will support OSINT-focused mission systems with strong emphasis on Kubernetes security, CI/CD integration, and RMF compliance.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph, DoD 8570-M IAT II+, and hands-on AWS/Kubernetes experience. On-site Bethesda, MD; competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

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; more experience allowed in lieu of 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.
• Experience securing Kubernetes platforms and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and containers; understanding microservices architecture and service mesh.
• Experience with RMF, vulnerability management, and cloud compliance/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

IAT Level II cert

AWS cloud experience

Kubernetes security

CI/CD security

RMF/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years experience

Associates degree + 5 years experience

High School Diploma + 5 years experience

Tools

Splunk

Nessus

SonarQube

Prisma Cloud

Job description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Junior Cloud Security Engineer to secure and harden cloud platforms across secure networks. You will support OSINT-focused mission systems with strong emphasis on Kubernetes security, CI/CD integration, and RMF compliance.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph, DoD 8570-M IAT II+, and hands-on AWS/Kubernetes experience. On-site Bethesda, MD; competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.