Cloud Security Engineer 2
- United States
Posted 6 days ago
About the role
- Requisition ID: 4042
- 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).