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Dark Wolf · 5 months ago

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $220K/yr

12+ years exp

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to unify various cyber capabilities and systems in support of a wide range of cyber operations. The successful candidate will design, implement, and manage security measures to protect information systems from unauthorized breaches and cyber threats, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data systems.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyManagement ConsultingSoftwareTechnical Support

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performing the hands-on hardening required for an ATO

Executing the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process in accordance with government requirements

Conducting technical evaluation of information systems design, and information security aspects and accreditation

Performing vulnerability assessments using standardized tools (e.g., Nessus, DISA STIGs) and implementing configuration updates as required

Preparing comprehensive security assessment testing documentation to validate applied security controls in support of A&A testing

Assessing and mitigating system security threats, risks, and vulnerabilities throughout the program life cycle

Participating as a member of a security engineering team designing, developing, implementing, evaluating, and/or integrating security architectures, systems, or components

Assisting customer staff in resolving operational security issues involving vendors who support the program

Analyzing, modifying when necessary and maintaining the Program’s operational security posture

Qualification

IT security experienceATO package managementInformation systems securitySecurity system designVulnerability assessmentsSTIG applicationNetwork access managementEMASS knowledgeContinuous monitoringGoogle Cloud PlatformSecurity certificationsTask managementSoft skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline

12+ years of experience in IT security and/or information assurance

Extensive experience leading ATO packages from start to finish

Comfortability and professionalism presenting to stakeholders

Knowledge and experience in information systems security

Knowledge of security system design tools, methods, and techniques

Ability to harden containers for DoD use

Experience applying STIGS

Ability to develop best practices for processes and standards that will improve the system

Working knowledge of IT security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption)

Knowledge of network access, identity, and access management (e.g., PKI)

Knowledge of DoD/IC system security control requirements

Knowledge and experience with eMASS

Knowledge of continuous monitoring practices

Possesses strong technical skills and analytic ability

US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph

Preferred

Any certifications relevant to system and cyber security

Experience using the XACTA application

Experience with Common security tools such as Nessus, WASSP, SECSCN, and/or MBSA

Familiarity with the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG)

Worked or familiar with the operations of a Special Access Program Facility (SAPF)

Experience with task management, metrics collection, and status reporting to management

Proficient with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technology

Demonstrated knowledge/experience in the areas of resource allocation, workload management, and contract management

Company

Dark Wolf

Dark Wolf provides DevSecOps agile software development, information operations, penetration testing and incident response, applied research and rapid prototyping, machine learning, and mission support and engineering services to the Intelligence Community, national security, and Fortune 500 customers.

Founded in 2009

Herndon, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees