Posted 2w ago

Cloud Security Engineer 4

@ Base-2 Solutions
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:secure cloud, assess risk, secure Kubernetes
Requirements Summary:Active TS/SCI with CI Poly; DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II+; 10+ years in the field; 5+ years AWS; Kubernetes security; RMF; CI/CD security.
Technical Tools Mentioned:AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevSecOps, RMF, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53
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Position Summary

Support the DOMEX Technology Platform as a Cloud Security Engineer 4 responsible for securing, hardening, and maintaining compliance of cloud-based platforms across multiple secure networks in support of OSINT-focused mission systems.

Essential Duties and 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.

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of ten years of experience in the category field.
  • At least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Multiple IAT/IAM II or III advanced certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP/ISSEP, CISM, CCSP, or SecurityX/CASP+ CE. 
  • AWS Solutions Architect or AWS Security Specialty certifications. 
  • Kubernetes certifications such as KCNA, CKA, or CKS. 
  • Linux administration experience and certifications such as Linux+ or Red Hat certifications including RHCSA or RHCE. 
  • Experience with security tools such as Splunk, Nessus, SonarQube, Prisma Cloud, DAST, and SAST tools. 
  • Experience applying Zero Trust framework to secure systems. 
  • Prior network engineering experience. 
  • Experience applying security controls to Generative AI implementations.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

EducationYears of Experience
High School Diploma/GEDNot Applicable
Associates DegreeNot Applicable
Bachelors’ Degree10
Masters’ Degree10
PhD10

Required Certifications

  • At least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification.

Required Security Clearance

  • Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.