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Cloud Security Engineer 2

Base-2 Solutions
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Bethesda, MD, USA
Oct 06, 2026
  • Requisition ID: 5197
  • Standard Title: Junior Cloud 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 the DOMEX Technology Platform as a Cloud Security Engineer 2 responsible for securing, hardening, and maintaining compliance of cloud-based platforms across multiple secure networks in support of OSINT-focused mission systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • 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.

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum of three years of experience in the category field. Two additional years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • At least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification.
  • 1+ 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

  • High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of experience.
  • Associates Degree with 5 years of experience.
  • Bachelors' Degree with 3 years of experience.
  • Masters' Degree with 3 years of experience.
  • PhD with 3 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.

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).

Job ID

5197
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