Cyber Security Engineer

Cybersecurity Jobs; Bethesda (MD); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company-paid medical premiums

Dental premiums

Vision premiums

401(k) with employer match

Flexible scheduling

Zusammenfassung

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support security across multiple task orders under the DOMEX Technology Platform for NMEC. This onsite role in Bethesda, MD focuses on building and sustaining secure systems in on-premises infrastructure, with emphasis on lifecycle security, authorization support, and vulnerability management.

In addition to mission-focused work, you’ll have access to robust benefits including fully company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree with six years of field experience, or three additional years in lieu of degree.
• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain CI Polygraph.
• DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certs: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE.

Aufgaben

• Support secure architecture, design, and implementation of DoD systems per DoDI 8510.01 and NIST SP 800-53.
• Lead integration of RMF activities into the SDLC, including security control implementation and validation.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, SARs, risk assessments, and POA&Ms.

Kenntnisse

Security architecture

RMF integration

DoD guidance

Vulnerability management

Windows/Linux

Scripting languages

DOE/DoD 8570 IASAE II

TPG/Jira/Confluence tooling

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

RMF

SCAP

STIG Viewer

ACAS

XACTA

eMASS

Jobbeschreibung

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support security across multiple task orders under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract for NMEC. This onsite role in Bethesda, MD focuses on building and sustaining secure systems in on-premises infrastructure, with an emphasis on lifecycle security, authorization support, and vulnerability management. In addition to mission-focused work, you’ll have access to robust benefits including fully company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums, flexible scheduling options, and a well-supported 401(k) plan.

Responsibilities

• Support secure architecture, design, and implementation of DoD systems in accordance with DoDI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-53, and other DoD security guidance.
• Lead integration of RMF activities into the SDLC, including selection, implementation, and validation of security controls.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, SARs, risk assessments, and POA&Ms.
• Apply STIGs and validate compliance using SCAP, STIG Viewer, and ACAS.
• Maintain scanning infrastructure and analyze vulnerabilities for mitigation or risk acceptance.
• Support system authorization, incident response, forensics analysis, and security automation efforts.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of six years of experience in the category field; three additional years of experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
• At least one DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certification: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE.
• Preferred developer experience in at least one scripting or programming language.
• Experience reviewing cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risk and relevance, and building mitigation and remediation plans across systems, network, application, and database vulnerabilities.
• Ability to architect, design, troubleshoot, maintain, and deploy vulnerability scanning solutions such as OWASP, Fortify, SonarQube, and Tenable.
• Experience with XACTA, eMASS, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows and Linux/UNIX operating systems.
• Experience with middleware and web technologies, databases, TCP/IP networking, and CI/CD platforms.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-171, NIST 800-172, NIST SSDF, CMMC, and CNSSI 1253.
• Experience supporting DoD/IC systems through the RMF+ process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Software development experience with Python, Java, or React.
• Experience successfully achieving ATO under RMF+.
• Experience with big data applications.
• Experience with GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.
• Experience in Agile environments.
• Experience with OIDC or OAuth2.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Rancher, Strimzi, Cloudera, Active Directory, and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.

Benefits

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).
• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents, with plan options through CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare (PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible).
• 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability, long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D).
• 100% company-paid life insurance up to $200,000.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total); pre-tax and Roth options.
• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO) and 11 paid floating holidays.
• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).

Additional Role Details

• Requisition ID: 5411
• Location: Bethesda, MD, United States (onsite)
• Work Type: On-Site
• Shift: First
• Referral Eligibility: Eligible
• U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes