Cyber Security Engineer 2

Base-2 Solutions

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or 5 years of experience without degree.
  • DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certification (CISSP, CSSLP, etc.) required.
  • Preferably skilled in at least one scripting or programming language.
  • Experience in vulnerability assessment and risk management across systems and applications.
  • Knowledge of scanning solutions like OWASP or Tenable is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with DoD security regulations and frameworks such as NIST and RMF.

Responsibilities

  • Support secure architecture and design for DoD systems per DoDI 8510.01 and NIST SP 800-53.
  • Lead the integration of RMF activities into existing systems development lifecycle processes.
  • Develop and maintain system security plans and risk assessments.
  • Apply STIGs and evaluate compliance with various security tools.
  • Maintain vulnerability scanning infrastructure and address identified risks.
  • Assist in system authorization and incident response efforts.
  • Contribute to security automation and forensic analysis as needed.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents.
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and an 8% total contribution from the employer.
  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off plus 11 paid holidays.
  • Flexible work schedules available depending on project requirements.
  • Referral bonuses up to $10,000 for hiring referrals.
Full Job Description
  • Requisition ID: 3184
  • Standard Title: Junior Cyber 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 multiple task orders under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract supporting NMEC by designing, developing, and implementing secure systems in on-premises infrastructure and integrating security across the system lifecycle.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Support the secure architecture, design, and implementation of DoD systems in accordance with DoDI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-53, and other DoD security guidance.
  • Lead integration of RMF activities into the SDLC, including selection, implementation, and validation of security controls.
  • Develop and maintain SSPs, SARs, risk assessments, and POA&Ms.
  • Apply STIGs and validate compliance using SCAP, STIG Viewer, and ACAS.
  • Maintain scanning infrastructure and analyze vulnerabilities for mitigation or risk acceptance.
  • Support system authorization, incident response, forensics analysis, and security automation efforts.
Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years of experience in the category field. Two additional years of experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
  • At least one DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certification: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE.
  • Developer experience preferred in at least one scripting or programming language.
  • Experience reviewing cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risk and relevance and building mitigation/remediation plans across systems, network, application, and database vulnerabilities.
  • Ability to architect, design, troubleshoot, maintain, and deploy vulnerability scanning solutions such as OWASP, Fortify, SonarQube, and Tenable.
  • Experience with XACTA, eMASS, or similar tools.
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows and Linux/UNIX operating systems.
  • Experience with middleware/web technologies, databases, TCP/IP networking, and CI/CD platforms.
  • Familiarity with NIST 800-171, 800-172, NIST SSDF, CMMC, and CNSSI 1253.
  • Experience supporting DoD/IC systems through the RMF+ process.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Software development experience with Python, Java, or React.
  • Experience successfully achieving ATO under RMF+.
  • Experience with big data applications.
  • Experience with GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.
  • Experience in Agile environments.
  • Experience with OIDC or OAuth2.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Rancher, Strimzi, Cloudera, Active Directory, and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
Required Education and Experience Equivalency
EducationYears of ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GED5Associates Degree5Bachelors' Degree3Masters' Degree3PhD3Required Certifications
  • One DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certification: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE.
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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