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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Engineering Architect Lead - **Company:** Base-2 Solutions, LLC - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $10,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Agile Methodology, Proxy Servers, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Big Data, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Linux, Elasticsearch, Information Security Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, OAuth, Open Source Intelligence, OpenID, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Cloudera, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Software Vulnerability Management, Privacy Controls, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Rancher, Hardware Infrastructure, Virtual Private Clouds, Devsecops, Jenkins - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9204711/security-engineering-architect-lead ## About the Role * Security engineering experience meeting an applicable education and experience pathway in the equivalency section. * Familiarity with NIST Special Publications, including NIST SP 800-27, 800-30, 800-37, 800-53, and 800-60. * Experience with CNSS publication CNSSI 1253. * Experience supporting DoD and Intelligence Community systems through the entire Risk Management Framework Plus process to authorization to operate. * Experience with incident response plans, plans of actions and milestones, risk management plans, and vulnerability management plans. * Experience establishing and maintaining a System Security Engineering management process to integrate security and privacy controls into complex hardware and software systems. * Experience managing a team of Cyber Security Engineers and Information System Security Officers. * Experience using Tenable Security Center and all components. * Experience with technologies such as Linux, Windows, firewalls, gateways, proxies, virtual private clouds, and public key infrastructure. * Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills., * Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification. * Experience with SAFe methodology. * Successfully achieved authorization to operate under RMF+ across multiple domains. * Experience working in Agile and DevSecOps environments. * Experience with big data applications. * Experience with Jira and Confluence. * Experience with OIDC or OAuth2. * Experience with Kubernetes, Rancher, or Cloudera containerization technologies; CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab; Elasticsearch; Active Directory; SQL and NoSQL databases; and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell. Required Education and Experience Equivalency * Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of prior relevant experience. * Master's degree with 12+ years of prior relevant experience. Required Certifications * At least one of the following DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certifications: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE. The CISSP Associate is not acceptable. Required Security Clearance * Active Top Secret/SCI ## Description Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Security Engineering Architect Lead to provide technical security expertise across cloud and on-premises infrastructure supporting National Digital Exploitation and OSINT Center systems. The role leads teams through the Risk Management Framework and system authorizations to operate across multiple domains, while fostering cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic, mission-focused environment. Most work is conducted on-site in Bethesda, MD, with flexible remote work available based on client requirements and deliverables., * Provide management oversight and coordination of the security team across multiple task orders, with a focus on streamlining authorization-to-operate management processes through engineering solutions and best-practice efficiencies. * Provide technical guidance to team members while employing effective security solutions. * Directly interact with DIA CIO and National Digital Exploitation and OSINT Center security points of contact. * Create, improve, and maintain security policies and procedures. * Provide operating system hardening and system patching guidance based on DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides and NIST publications. * Analyze security incidents and provide recommendations for resolution. * Apply software development experience in Agile or SAFe environments. * Serve as Product Owner for the Security Engineering Team. * Manage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlines. * Foster collaboration among team members to provide quality service and products to the customer.