Base-2 Solutions

Sr. Cloud Engineer 3

Base-2 Solutions • $120K — $150K *
Reston, VA 20191In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
3 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.
  • 10+ years in cloud engineering roles, particularly in architecture and solution design.
  • Certification meeting 8140/8570 standards (e.g., Security+ or above).
  • Proven expertise in building AWS cloud infrastructure for multiple classification domains.
  • Strong skills in infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement secure and scalable cloud architecture.
  • Collaborate with teams to define requirements and troubleshoot issues.
  • Mentor junior engineers and guide them on complex technical challenges.
  • Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable cloud solutions.
  • Automate deployment and management processes to improve operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their dependents.
  • 401(k) with 8% total company contribution (4% match + 4% non-elective).
  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO) plus 11 paid floating holidays.
  • Flexible work schedules to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
  • Requisition ID: 2698
  • Standard Title: Senior Cloud Engineer
  • Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph
  • Location: Reston, VA
  • Work Type: On-Site
  • Shift: First
  • Referral Eligibility: Eligible
  • U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes


Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Sr. Cloud Engineer 3 to architect, design, and implement cloud solutions that help mission customers leverage cloud technologies. This role is responsible for developing robust and scalable cloud infrastructure, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and mission delivery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Support the design and implementation of cloud-based architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security in alignment with industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and optimize cloud infrastructure.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to cloud engineers, including reviewing work and helping resolve complex technical challenges.
  • Engage with stakeholders to translate technical requirements into actionable solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across cloud environments.
  • Stay current on evolving cloud technologies and compliance standards.
  • Provide requirement decomposition, requirement definition, and engineering expertise to ensure program requirements are developed and sustained.
  • Prepare operating instructions and end-user training.
  • Develop and implement cloud governance strategies to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
  • Lead efforts to automate deployment, monitoring, and management processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on cloud engineering best practices.
  • Participate in knowledge sharing and contribute to the company's technical community.
  • Participate in all phases of risk management assessments and architecture.
Required Qualifications
  • Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.
  • 10+ years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect, Senior Cloud Engineer, or similar role, with a strong emphasis on cloud-based solution design and architecture.
  • Certification to meet 8140/8570 standards, such as Security+ or above.
  • Extensive experience building and leading AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale across multiple classification domains, including IL5 to IL6+.
  • Hands-on experience using core AWS services, such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and EBS.
  • Extensive hands-on cloud experience with AWS.
  • Expert-level skills creating, managing, and hardening desktop operating system images in the cloud, such as AMIs, across multiple classification domains.
  • In-depth understanding of modern cloud architecture patterns, including microservices, serverless computing, and containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong background in infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible, with a focus on automated and repeatable cloud infrastructure delivery.
  • In-depth understanding of cloud security best practices.
  • Hands-on experience implementing security controls in cloud environments, including integration with enterprise authentication and authorization systems such as IAM, SSO, and federation.
  • Excellent scripting and programming skills, such as Python and Bash, for automation, tooling, and orchestration.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a track record of developing innovative solutions to complex technical problems in large-scale cloud environments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Hands-on cloud experience with AWS, Azure and/or GCP.
Required Education and Experience Equivalency
  • High School Diploma/GED: N/A
  • Associate Degree: N/A
  • Bachelor's Degree: 10 years of experience.
  • Master's Degree: 10 years of experience.
  • PhD: 10 years of experience.
Required Certifications
  • Minimum DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+, GSEC, or SSCP.
Required Security Clearance
  • Active Top Secret/SCI with 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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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.

Base-2 Solutions Careers

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.

Explore Job Opportunities

Base-2 Solutions is not just a company; it's a place where ambitious talents come to grow. With a variety of job opportunities available, from entry-level positions to senior leadership roles, Base-2 Solutions empowers every team member to thrive. Search open positions that align with professional skills and career goals.

Experience Professional Growth and Development

Base-2 Solutions places a high value on professional growth, offering extensive training and development programs that include leadership training and diversity workshops. The commitment to professional development ensures that every employee has the resources and opportunities to advance their career.

Internship Programs

For those starting their career journey, Base-2 Solutions offers robust internship programs. These programs provide a platform for gaining valuable industry experience and building a professional network. Internships at Base-2 Solutions are designed to transform academic knowledge into professional expertise.

Cultivating a Culture of Innovation

At Base-2 Solutions, the culture is built on a foundation of innovation and creativity. The company encourages new ideas and solutions that drive progress and lead industry trends. Employees at Base-2 Solutions enjoy a collaborative environment where innovation thrives.

Benefits and Employee Well-being

Recognizing the importance of a balanced life, Base-2 Solutions offers comprehensive benefits designed to support the well-being of its team members and their families. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance.

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