Junior Security Engineer: RMF/ATO & Vulnerability Ops

Base-2 Solutions; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Junior Security Engineer to support day-to-day security activities across enterprise and isolated environments. This on-site role in Bethesda, MD focuses on vulnerability management, RMF/ATO, system hardening, and continuous monitoring, offering growth opportunities as knowledge expands.

The position requires DoD 8570.11 IAT Level II certification readiness, TS/SCI clearance, and hands-on support across Windows, Linux, and network environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a security-related field.
• Experience with vulnerability management and security operations.
• Knowledge of RMF/ATO processes and DoD security requirements.
• Familiarity with Windows Server, AD, and network security.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day security activities under senior guidance.
• Support vulnerability management from identification to closure.
• Perform vulnerability scanning with ACAS/Tenable/Nessus.
• Collaborate with IT teams to remediate security issues.
• Implement and validate DISA STIGs and baselines.
• Conduct ongoing security monitoring and log reviews.
• Support RMF/ATO activities and documentation.
• Review changes for security impact and document findings.
• Maintain security procedures and remediation records.
• Participate in security reviews and TEMs.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Security operations

RMF/ATO activities

Windows Server

Active Directory

Networking concepts

Documentation & reporting

Vulnerability remediation coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience

Additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

CISSP/CASP certification preferred

Tools

ACAS

Tenable/Nessus

Splunk

McAfee HBSS

Job description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Junior Security Engineer to support day-to-day security activities across enterprise and isolated environments. This on-site role in Bethesda, MD focuses on vulnerability management, RMF/ATO, system hardening, and continuous monitoring, offering growth opportunities as knowledge expands.

The position requires DoD 8570.11 IAT Level II certification readiness, TS/SCI clearance, and hands-on support across Windows, Linux, and network environments.