Information System Security Officer

Dark Wolf; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Wolf is seeking an Information System Security Officer to join a fast-paced, mission-driven team. The role collaborates with customer teams and external contractors to secure software and IT infrastructure while addressing risk and compliance requirements.

Key duties include vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, incident response support, and ensuring adherence to government security policies. Hybrid/remote work is available from multiple Dark Wolf hubs in the US.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of IT security and/or information assurance experience.
• Background in secure software development.
• Experience working with customers to improve cyber security posture.
• Experience authoring and maintaining security documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and implement secure operating systems, networks, and security monitoring tools.
• Perform vulnerability assessments using automated tools and container scanning.
• Conduct threat modeling, support incident response, forensics, and remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate security action requests and report status to senior managers.
• Assist in implementing government policies and conduct risk analyses for security requirements.

Skills

IT security

Information assurance

Secure software development

Customer collaboration

Security documentation

Analytical ability

US Citizenship

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Dark Wolf is looking for an Information System Security Officer to join a collaborative, dynamic team in a fast-paced innovative mission environment. This position will work hand-in-hand with the customer team as well as external satellite software development contractors. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of information security principles, as well as experience in software development, security engineering, risk management, and compliance. The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills. The specialist must be able to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective technical solutions.

• Design, test, and implement secure operating systems, networks, security monitoring, tuning, and management tools for IT security systems and applications.
• Perform vulnerability assessments using automated software and container scanning tools.
• Conduct threat modeling exercises, support incident response, digital forensics, loss prevention, and eDiscovery actions to scan, identify, contain, mitigate, and remediate vulnerabilities and intrusions.
• Coordinate and track security action requests and report status to senior managers.
• Assist in the implementation of required government policies (e.g., NISPOM, DCID 6/3), make recommendations on process tailoring, and perform analyses to validate or recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
• Support formal ST&E required by government accrediting authorities through pre-test preparations, active test participation, results analysis, and report preparation.
• Review requests for software installation, conduct technical risk assessments on software implementation, and evaluate a wide range of security architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access points.
• Conduct and analyze auditing requirements continuously, periodically reviewing system audits and monitoring corrective actions until all findings are closed.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new security tools, techniques, and technologies to introduce to the enterprise in alignment with the overarching IT security strategy.
• Coordinate and track security action requests, support cyber metrics development/maintenance, and provide status updates and briefings to senior managers and staff.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in IT security and/or information assurance.
• Background in secure software development.
• Experience and enjoyment in working directly with customers to improve cyber security posture.
• Experience authoring and maintaining systems security documentation.
• Experience in generating appropriate security documentation to receive proper accreditation from customer security personnel, and correcting security shortfalls as they are identified through customer sponsored reviews.
• Understanding of cyber environment and threats of our cyber adversaries.
• Possesses strong technical skills and analytic ability.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• IAT Lvl 2 certification (Sec+)
• US Citizenship and active Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience as an ISSE / ISSM

This position will be hybrid / remote based out of a Dark Wolf Hub: Herndon VA, Tampa FL, Colorado Springs CO, Ogden UT, or Omaha NE. The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $115,000.00 - $140,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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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.