Cybersecurity Engineer

Dark Wolf Solutions

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in cybersecurity
  • Expertise in security risk assessment and management, particularly in cloud environments (GCP preferred)
  • Proven experience in building authorization packages
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead the security authorization process for systems and applications following NIST and DoD guidelines
  • Coordinate with COTR and Sponsor Staff management on technical and operational effectiveness
  • Recommend improvements for Cyber Defense processes and architectures
  • Ensure optimal operations of IT systems and network defenses
  • Maximize existing tools to synthesize data into actionable insights
  • Automate inefficient processes and recommend technical solutions to improve efficiency

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Opportunity to contribute to national security initiatives
  • Engagement in continuous improvement of cybersecurity practices
  • Access to advanced tools and resources in cybersecurity
  • Ability to work with a motivated and detail-oriented team
Full Job Description
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.

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