Cybersecurity Engineer

Dark Wolf Solutions, LLC; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Wolf Solutions, LLC seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer to lead the security authorization process and RMF lifecycle for systems and applications in line with NIST and DoD regulations. The role requires US Citizenship and an active Secret clearance, with hybrid work from any Dark Wolf Office.

You will develop security documentation, conduct risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement of cyber defense programs while ensuring the protection of sensitive information and mission readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity roles.
• Experience in security risk assessment and management in cloud environments (GCP preferred).
• Experience building authorization packages.
• US Citizenship required with an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the security authorization process (RMF lifecycle) for systems and applications.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement of cyber defense processes and architectures.
• Ensure secure operations of IT systems and network defenses with incident response reporting.
• Maximize use of existing tools to correlate information into actionable events.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and mission readiness.

Skills

RMF lifecycle

Risk assessment

Cloud security (GCP)

Authorization packages

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Cybersecurity

Tools

GCP

Job description

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to will lead and execute the security authorization process for our systems and applications in compliance with NIST guidelines and DoD regulations. This individual will be responsible for navigating the RMF lifecycle, developing security documentation, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring that our systems meet the highest standards of security and compliance. This position offers a critical opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented security professional to leverage their RMF expertise, contribute to the protection of sensitive information, and play a vital role in securing our nation's critical infrastructure. This role will be operated at a hybrid schedule and based out of any Dark Wolf Office location.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for concentrating on overall technical and operational effectiveness of capabilities in coordination with the COTR and Sponsor Staff management.
• Cyber Security teams are responsible for providing recommendations on continuous improvement of the processes and architectures supporting the overall Cyber Defense operational activities including, but not limited to: analysis, incident handling and reporting products, and the reporting lifecycle.
• Ensures the effective operations of Agency IT systems and network defenses, providing effective incident response capabilities, usable and effective reports that address overall situational awareness.
• This individual works to maximize the use of existing tools to correlate information and synthesize data into usable and actionable events.
• Identifies and provides an agile approach to the automation of any manual and inefficient processes that exist across the cyber defense program and to work with the Sponsor to recommend and implement technical solutions designed to return time to mission.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5 years minimum of relevant experience
• Experience in security risk assessment and management in cloud environments (GCP preferred)
• Experience building authorization packages
• US Citizenship required with an active Secret clearance

This role is primarily remote. The compensation for this role is estimated to be between $120,000-$150,000, commensurate on experience.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.