Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer

RPMGlobal; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Senior Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer to support accreditation and operation of a cloud-based OSINT platform for DoD/IC use. You will help centralize TCPED processes, integrate secure DevSecOps practices, and lead RMF compliance for cloud architectures and Kubernetes deployments.

The role requires strong Linux, scripting, and DoD RMF experience, with certifications and ability to obtain elevated access as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a related technical field with significant DoD security experience.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT/IAM II certification or higher and ability to obtain elevated access.
• Experience with RMF processes, NIST SP 800-37/53, CNSSI 1253, and DoDI guidance.
• Hands-on Linux, scripting, and cloud security across containers and CI/CD.
• Experience with Xacta/eMASS and security controls for cloud-native apps.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide feedback on cybersecurity artifacts and architecture.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analysis for cloud systems.
• Implement and manage security controls for containers and cloud infra.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps to ensure secure coding and pipelines.
• Develop automation scripts for STIG compliance and validation.
• Support RMF/ATO/IATT package activities for government programs.

Skills

Linux

Scripting (Bash/Python/Perl)

Cloud security

RMF/8570 IAT/IAM II

CI/CD security

Kubernetes security

Vulnerability assessment

Policy & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/Info Assurance/Engineering

Master's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/Info Assurance/Engineering

Tools

Xacta

eMASS

SIEM/DAST/SAST tools

Cloud platforms (C2S/AWS)

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