Cloud Security Engineer 4

Base-2 Solutions, LLC
Bethesda, MD, United States
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$10,000.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security System Configuration Linux Identity and Access Management Information Systems Security Architecture Professional Information Systems Security Engineering Professional Linux System Administration Open Source Intelligence Red Hat Enterprise Linux Zero Trust Network Access
+15 more
SonarQube Systems Integration Trusted Systems Software Vulnerability Management Cloud Platform System Istio Generative AI Kubernetes Nessus Prisma Cloud Platform Splunk Devsecops Static Application Security Testing Microservices Dynamic Application Security Testing

Job description

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., * 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits & conditions

  • 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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