Senior Cloud Security Engineer (TS/SCI) - DevSecOps

Base-2 Solutions, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions, LLC in Bethesda, MD seeks a Cloud Security Engineer 3 to secure, harden, and maintain compliance of cloud platforms across secure networks in support of OSINT-focused mission systems.

The role requires TS/SCI with CI Polygraph eligibility, DoD 8570 IAT II or higher, and hands-on experience securing Kubernetes clusters, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, and implementing RMF-based controls.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of six years of experience in the category field. Three additional years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• At least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification.
• 2 years working in the cloud, securely configuring and deploying AWS services.
• Demonstrated experience securing Kubernetes platforms and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and containers; must understand microservices architecture and service mesh.
• Experience with RMF, vulnerability management, and cloud compliance/security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical security expertise for cloud and cloud-native environments.
• Perform security assessments, vulnerability management, and risk analysis for cloud-based systems across secure enclaves.
• Implement and manage security controls for Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications.
• Integrate security measures into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes.
• Develop and maintain ATO packages and support compliance with standards including NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and ICD 503.
• Collaborate with compliance personnel, engineers, architects, and Government counterparts to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Cloud security

Kubernetes security

DevSecOps

CI/CD security

AWS security

Vulnerability management

RMF

NIST compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Splunk

Nessus

SonarQube

Prisma Cloud

DAST tools

SAST tools

Job description

Base-2 Solutions, LLC in Bethesda, MD seeks a Cloud Security Engineer 3 to secure, harden, and maintain compliance of cloud platforms across secure networks in support of OSINT-focused mission systems.

The role requires TS/SCI with CI Polygraph eligibility, DoD 8570 IAT II or higher, and hands-on experience securing Kubernetes clusters, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, and implementing RMF-based controls.