Cloud Security Engineer 3

Base-2 Solutions

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (6 years), or 9 years of experience without a degree
  • At least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification
  • 2+ years of experience securely configuring and deploying AWS services
  • Experience in securing Kubernetes platforms and implementing CI/CD security integration
  • Familiarity 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 systems
  • 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 ensure compliance with relevant standards
  • Collaborate with engineers, compliance personnel, and government counterparts for regulatory compliance

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting, featuring 4% match and 4% non-elective contributions
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO) up to 20 days, plus 11 paid floating holidays
  • Flexible work schedules, including options for compressed work periods and flex time
  • 100% company-paid premiums for various income protection coverages like short-term disability and life insurance up to $200,000
Full Job Description
  • Requisition ID: 3013
  • Standard Title: Cloud Security Engineer
  • Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
  • Location: Bethesda, MD
  • Work Type: On-Site
  • Shift: First
  • Referral Eligibility: Eligible
  • U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes


Position Summary

Support the DOMEX Technology Platform as a Cloud Security Engineer 3 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 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.
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 ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GED9Associates Degree9Bachelors' Degree6Masters' Degree6PhD6Required 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.


Pay & Benefit Highlights
Compensation
  • Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
  • Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
  • Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).
Health
  • 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
  • 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Income Protection
  • 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
  • 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.
Retirement
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
  • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.
Leave
  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
  • 11 paid floating holidays.
Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).

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