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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Security Engineer 4 - **Company:** Base-2 Solutions, LLC - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $10,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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, 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 - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9147741/cloud-security-engineer-4 ## About the Role * 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. ## 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. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking)