Cloud Security Engineer 2

Base-2 Solutions supports the DOMEX Technology Platform with a security-first approach to cloud missions. If you want to work on OSINT-focused systems while strengthening cloud security, hardening environments, and maintaining compliance across secure networks, this onsite Cloud Security Engineer 2 role in the United States helps you apply security expertise where it matters.

Responsibilities

You will provide technical security support for cloud and cloud-native environments, with a focus on secure enclaves and operational compliance. Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver technical security expertise across cloud and cloud-native environments.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability management, and risk analysis for cloud-based systems in secure enclaves.
• Implement and manage security controls for Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications.
• Integrate security capabilities into CI/CD pipelines and support DevSecOps processes.
• Develop and maintain ATO packages and support compliance with NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and ICD 503.
• Work closely with compliance personnel, engineers, architects, and Government counterparts to meet regulatory compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years 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, including understanding of microservices architecture and service mesh.
• Experience with RMF, vulnerability management, and cloud compliance and security best practices.

Technologies

• AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevSecOps
• NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, ICD 503
• RMF, microservices architecture, service mesh

Benefits

Base-2 Solutions offers compensation and benefits designed to support employees and eligible dependents:

• 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).
• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
• 100% company-paid dental and vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance up to $200,000.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus 4% non-elective contribution (8% total), with pre-tax and Roth options.
• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO) and 11 paid floating holidays.
• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).

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 to secure systems.
• Prior network engineering experience.
• Experience applying security controls to Generative AI implementations.