Cyber Security Engineer 4

Base-2 Solutions, LLC.; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions, LLC. seeks a senior cyber security engineer to support the DOMEX Technology Platform under NMEC, focusing on secure DoD systems across on‑prem infrastructure. You will integrate RMF into the SDLC, develop security documentation, and ensure compliance with NIST/DoD guidance.

The role requires TS/SCI with CI polygraph eligibility, a 8570.01-M IASAE II cert, and hands-on experience with vulnerability tooling and secure software lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with ≥10 years of field experience.
• DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II cert required (CISSP etc.).
• Developer experience in scripting or programming preferred.
• Experience analyzing vulnerabilities and building mitigations.
• Ability to architect and deploy vulnerability scanning tools.

Responsibilities

• Support secure architecture, design, and DoD system implementation.
• Lead RMF activities within the SDLC and validate security controls.
• Develop SSPs, SARs, risk assessments, and POA&M.
• Apply STIGs and validate compliance with SCAP/ACAS.
• Maintain scanning infra and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Support incident response, forensics, and security automation.

Skills

RMF/SDLC integration

Vulnerability management

DoD security knowledge

Scripting/programming

Windows & Linux administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

OWASP

Fortify

SonarQube

Tenable

XACTA

eMASS

SCAP

Job description

Position Summary

Support multiple task orders under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract supporting NMEC by designing, developing, and implementing secure systems in on-premises infrastructure and integrating security across the system lifecycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the 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&M.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of ten years of experience in the category field.
• At least one DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certification: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE.
• Developer experience preferred in at least one scripting or programming language.
• Experience reviewing cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risk and relevance and building mitigation/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/web technologies, databases, TCP/IP networking, and CI/CD platforms.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-171, 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.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• Bachelors' Degree with 10 years of experience.
• Masters' Degree with 10 years of experience.
• PhD with 10 years of experience.

RequiredCertifications

• One DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certification: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE.

Required Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Base-2 Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Learn more: base-2solutions.com/eeo