Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer

RPMGlobal; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions seeks a Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer to support accreditation and operation of a modern OSINT-enabled cloud platform for DoD/IC. You will help centralize TCPED processing and enable secure data analytics across cloud, AI/ML, and cross-domain transfer systems.

You will implement security controls, support RMF processes, STIG validation, and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines while collaborating with DevSecOps and government personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12–15 years of relevant experience or Master's with 10–13 years.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT/IAM Level II or higher certification.
• Hands-on Linux and scripting experience (Bash, Python, Perl).
• Experience with cloud services (C2S, AWS) and security controls.
• RMF processes, certification, and continuous monitoring familiarity.
• Experience with STIGs, RMF/GRC platforms (Xacta/eMASS).
• Security across CI/CD, Kubernetes, and cloud-native apps.

Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and feedback on cybersecurity artifacts and architecture.
• Assess BOE results to support RMF cybersecurity authorization.
• Conduct vulnerability analyses for cloud-based systems.
• Implement and manage security controls for containerized apps and cloud infra.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps to ensure secure coding and engineering practices.
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and engineering tools.
• Develop scripts for STIG compliance and validation.
• Maintain continuous monitoring for cloud architectures.
• Assist government staff with IATT, ATO, and change requests.
• Stay current with evolving cloud security threats and best practices.

Skills

Linux OS

Bash scripting

Python scripting

RMF processes

Cloud security

Kubernetes security

CI/CD security

SAST/DAST

Vulnerability assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IA/Engineering

Master's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IA/Engineering

Tools

Xacta

eMASS

RMF/GRC tooling

Job description

Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer to play a critical role in the accreditation and operation of a state-of-the-art technology stack under the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP). This role supports the mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the Defense and Intelligence Community enterprises, leveraging cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cross-domain transfer systems to provide advanced data exploitation and analytics capabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect, review, assess, and provide feedback on system cybersecurity, architecture, and engineering artifacts.
• Collect, review, assess, and provide feedback on system cybersecurity Body-of-Evidence (BOE) results required to support DoD & IC RMF cybersecurity authorization processes.
• Conduct periodic compliance scanning, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis for cloud-based systems.
• Implement and manage security controls for containerized applications and the underlying cloud-based infrastructure.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps, infrastructure, and software development teams to ensure secure coding and engineering practices.
• Ensure integration of security measures into software development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering tools.
• Develop, maintain, and execute shell commands, scripts, and automation code for STIG compliance and validation.
• Implement and manage continuous monitoring solutions of cloud-based architectures.
• Support Government cybersecurity officials and program personnel in preparing cybersecurity packages, including Interim Authority to Test (IATT) packages, Authority to Operate (ATO) packages, and Change Requests (CRs).
• Stay current with emerging cloud security threats, technologies, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Assurance, Engineering, or related technical discipline and 12-15 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 10-13 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT or IAM Level II or higher certification (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, Security+ CE, CISSP or Associate) and the ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA)/elevated access per DoD 8570 policy.
• Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Perl or similar.
• Experience with Commercial Cloud Services (C2S) and cloud-based enterprise services, preferably AWS.
• Experience securing software applications and infrastructure by implementing security controls.
• Experience supporting RMF processes such as authorization and continuous monitoring.
• Experience with NIST SP 800-37, SP 800-53 Rev4 or Rev5, CNSSI 1253, and applicable DoDI publications.
• Experience implementing and validating STIG compliance across operating system, database, server, and application tiers.
• Experience with RMF/GRC platforms such as Xacta or eMASS.
• Experience performing compliance and vulnerability scans and related security tools for SIEM and event management, SAST, DAST.
• Demonstrated understanding of unique security threats in the cloud and the required corresponding system security posture.
• Demonstrated understanding of how to secure Kubernetes platforms and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, containers, and platform orchestration tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Intelligence Community in RMF activities with ICD 503 and related compliance directives, policies, and procedures.
• Multiple IAT/IAM II or III advanced certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, ISSEP, CISM, CCSP, Security+, CASP+.
• Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Security Specialty, Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
• Linux certifications such as Linux+, Red Hat Certified System Administrator - Enterprise Linux (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Engineer - Enterprise Linux (RHCE), Red Hat Certified Architect - Enterprise Linux (RHCA).
• Prior network engineering experience with encryption and transport in the cloud.
• Experience applying DoW Zero Trust framework.
• Experience applying security controls to various AI implementations.
• Understanding of secure software development practices and code reviews in Agile and DevSecOps environments.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Assurance, Engineering, or related technical discipline with 12-15 years of experience.
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Assurance, Engineering, or related technical discipline with 10-13 years of experience.

Required Certifications

• At least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT or IAM Level II or higher certification (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, Security+ CE, CISSP or Associate).

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI