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Cloud Security Engineer 2 with Security Clearance
Base-2 Solutions, LLCBethesda, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
$10k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
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 Education Years of Experience High School Diploma/GED 5 Associates Degree 5 Bachelors' Degree 3 Masters' Degree 3 PhD 3 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).
Skills
Microservices
AWS
Service Mesh
SonarQube
Splunk
Generative AI
Kubernetes
Prisma
Zero Trust
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