Cloud Cybersecurity Analyst - Hybrid (DC)

Dark Wolf; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Wolf is seeking a Cloud Cybersecurity Analyst to join a collaborative team to design, defend, and continuously evaluate the enterprise security architecture and government accreditation posture for critical IT networks in the Washington DC Metro area on a hybrid schedule.

You will perform vulnerability management, threat modeling, incident response, and audit monitoring, using Nessus, SCAP, and App Detective, with a focus on RMF and NIST guidance; US Citizenship and a Secret clearance are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 2–5+ years of relevant cyber experience.
• Experience with RMF, CNSSI 1253, and NIST 800-53.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly in writing and speech.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus SCAP App Detective.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and track vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and applications.
• Support threat modeling exercises and assist in evaluating security incidents.
• Assist in validating security requirements and risk baselines.
• Participate in Security Test and Evaluation preparations and post-test analyses.
• Monitor audit logs and track corrective action plans until closure.
• Configure and harden secure operating systems and access controls.

Skills

Threat modeling

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Nessus

SCAP

App Detective

Job description

Dark Wolf is seeking a Cloud Cybersecurity Analyst to join a collaborative team to design, defend, and continuously evaluate the enterprise security architecture and government accreditation posture for critical IT networks in the Washington DC Metro area on a hybrid schedule.

You will perform vulnerability management, threat modeling, incident response, and audit monitoring, using Nessus, SCAP, and App Detective, with a focus on RMF and NIST guidance; US Citizenship and a Secret clearance are