Cloud Security Engineer 2

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.