Cloud Security Engineer 4

Base-2 Solutions, LLC

$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph eligibility.
  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years in the field.
  • At least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification or higher.
  • 5+ years of experience configuring and deploying AWS services securely.
  • Experience securing Kubernetes platforms and integrating security into CI/CD.
  • Knowledge of RMF and cloud security compliance best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical security guidance for cloud environments.
  • Conduct security assessments and manage vulnerabilities for cloud systems.
  • Implement security controls for Kubernetes and containerized applications.
  • Integrate security in CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes.
  • Develop ATO packages and ensure compliance with security standards.
  • Collaborate with teams to maintain regulatory compliance.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents.
  • 401(k) plan with 8% total company match.
  • Flexible paid time off up to 20 days and 11 paid floating holidays.
  • Immediate vesting in 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options.
  • Flexible work schedules accommodating work-life balance.
Full Job Description
  • Requisition ID: 4040
  • Standard Title: Senior 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 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
  • Bachelors' Degree with 10 years of experience.
  • Masters' Degree with 10 years of experience.
  • PhD with 10 years of experience.
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.


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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