Senior Cloud Security Engineer – TS/SCI (Kubernetes & DevSecOps)

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

Job summary

RPMGlobal seeks a Cloud Security Engineer 4 to secure, harden, and maintain compliance of cloud-based platforms across multiple secure networks in support of OSINT-focused mission systems.

This role provides technical security expertise for cloud and cloud-native environments, conducts security assessments and risk analysis, and implements security controls for Kubernetes and containerized apps within CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience.
• IAT Level II or higher DoD 8570.01-M certification.
• 5+ 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

AWS

Kubernetes security

CI/CD security

RMF

Vulnerability management

DevSecOps

Zero Trust

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years

Master's degree with 10+ years

PhD with 10+ years

Job description

RPMGlobal seeks a Cloud Security Engineer 4 to secure, harden, and maintain compliance of cloud-based platforms across multiple secure networks in support of OSINT-focused mission systems.

This role provides technical security expertise for cloud and cloud-native environments, conducts security assessments and risk analysis, and implements security controls for Kubernetes and containerized apps within CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.