Base-2 Solutions

Cyber Security Engineer 4

Base-2 Solutions • $160K — $181K *
Bethesda, MD 20817In-Person
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience
  • At least one DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certification
  • Scripting or programming skills preferred
  • Experience in cybersecurity vulnerability assessment and mitigation
  • Proficiency in architecting and deploying vulnerability scanning solutions
  • Strong understanding of major operating systems and CI/CD platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement secure architecture for DoD systems
  • Lead Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities integration
  • Develop and maintain essential security documentation
  • Validate security compliance using industry tools
  • Analyze vulnerabilities and support mitigation strategies
  • Assist with system authorization and incident response efforts.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their dependents
  • 401(k) plan with 4% match and additional non-elective contributions
  • Flexible paid time off up to 20 days plus 11 paid holidays
  • Flexible work schedules including hybrid and compressed work options
  • Potential for referral bonuses and performance-based incentives.
Full Job Description
  • Requisition ID: 2489
  • Standard Title: Senior Cyber Security Engineer
  • Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
  • Location: Bethesda, MD
  • Work Type: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote)
  • Shift: First
  • Referral Eligibility: Eligible
  • U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes


Pay Range

$160,327.52 - $181,704.52 Annually

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 ten years of experience in the category field.
  • 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/GEDNot ApplicableAssociates DegreeNot ApplicableBachelors' Degree10Masters' Degree10PhD10Required 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).

About Base-2 Solutions

Base-2 Solutions delivers technical solutions in software engineering, cyber security, cloud computing, big data, DevSecOp, and data analytics. They have prior experience in software development from the front end to the back end. SQL to JavaScript. They are code experts who use the most modern software libraries, frameworks, and tools in an agile development environment.

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Joining Base-2 Solutions offers a unique opportunity to enhance a career with a company known for its innovation and leadership in the technology sector. Base-2 Solutions is actively seeking professionals who are passionate about using their skills to make a significant impact in a diverse and dynamic environment.

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