5-7 years of relevant experience in security engineering or related field.
Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required.
DoD 8570.11 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA-Security).
Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and network services.
Proficient in vulnerability management and security compliance frameworks (NIST SP 800-53).
Strong troubleshooting skills in networking and systems security.
Responsibilities
Lead daily security operations and prioritize team activities.
Provide technical guidance to security and engineering teams.
Manage vulnerability identification, remediation, and documentation.
Coordinate with various teams for vulnerability remediation efforts.
Oversee security scanning and compliance validation activities.
Support RMF/ATO processes and maintain security documentation.
Track and communicate security risks and compliance status to leadership.
Benefits
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents.
401(k) plan with 8% total company contribution and immediate vesting.
Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO) plus 11 paid holidays.
Flexible work schedules to promote work-life balance.
Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 5494
Standard Title:
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
Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to serve as the technical lead for day-to-day security activities supporting enterprise and isolated environments. This hands-on technical lead will provide technical leadership and oversight for security operations, vulnerability management, RMF/ATO support, continuous monitoring, and security engineering activities. The position is 100% on-site, with all work performed at the customer site in Bethesda, MD. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate day-to-day security operations, establish priorities, and assign and track activities across the security team.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to security personnel, system administrators, engineers, and other technical teams.
Lead vulnerability management from identification through closure, including analysis, prioritization, remediation, validation, and documentation.
Coordinate vulnerability remediation across Windows, Linux, network, desktop support, and other engineering teams, and provide hands-on support for complex or high-priority issues as needed.
Oversee and perform vulnerability scanning and analysis using ACAS, Tenable/Nessus, or equivalent technologies.
Oversee implementation and validation of DISA STIGs and approved security configuration baselines across infrastructure systems.
Ensure recurring security activities are performed, including audit log and account reviews, vulnerability reviews, security control validation, and continuous monitoring.
Support and oversee RMF/ATO activities, including security documentation, control evidence, Body of Evidence (BoE), POA&Ms, and compliance with NIST SP 800-53, ICD 503, and applicable security directives.
Work with the ISSM to translate security and compliance requirements into technical and operational activities and evaluate system or configuration changes for potential security impact.
Provide security oversight and technical support for isolated or restricted environments, including vulnerability scanning, logging, patching, hardening, and security monitoring.
Review security logs and events using Splunk or equivalent SIEM/log-management technologies and ensure identified issues are appropriately addressed.
Develop and maintain repeatable security processes and procedures for vulnerability management, compliance monitoring, evidence collection, and security operations.
Track security risks, deficiencies, remediation activities, and compliance status, and communicate status, risks, and recommendations to customer and program leadership.
Participate in Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs), security reviews, engineering meetings, and customer discussions related to system security and accreditation.
Manage, supervise, and mentor security and technical staff as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education and relevant experience meeting an applicable pathway in the Required Education and Experience Equivalency section.
Experience with application performance and latency problems related to security requirements from front, middle, and back end.
Working experience with Windows Server 2016/2019, Active Directory, IIS, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, and DFS.
Experience implementing security controls on common network services such as file, email, and Active Directory across multiple geographically dispersed sites.
Experience with networking technologies and security assessment, including but not limited to STIGs.
Experience implementing and supporting enterprise system security and malware monitoring and prevention tools such as Splunk, McAfee HBSS, and ACAS.
Solid network and systems troubleshooting experience with TCP/IP, Internet security, and encryption, including data at rest and data in transit.
Ability to produce clear and concise documents and diagrams capturing networking and operational procedures and LAN/WAN topology using MS Visio, MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Word.
Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements, currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP along with an appropriate computing environment (CE) certification.
US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts we support.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing and/or supervising a team of technical professionals.
CISSP or CASP Certification.
Required Education and Experience Equivalency
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Required Certifications
Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP along with an appropriate computing environment (CE) certification).
Required Security Clearance
Active Top Secret/SCI
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).
