Dark Wolf · 10 hours ago
Senior DevSecOps Engineer
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expDark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to support the developing and sustaining of a cloud-based platform that enables cyber operations across the Department of Defense (DoD). The successful candidate will coordinate and integrate work across legacy platforms, enhancing and developing new applications, analytics, and services for the customer.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyManagement ConsultingSoftwareTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the developing and sustaining of a cloud-based platform that enables cyber operations across the Department of Defense (DoD)
Coordinate and integrate work across legacy platforms
Provide support to enhance and develop new applications, analytics, and services for the customer
Modernize capabilities through an agile, evolving requirement identification and prioritization process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in IT Security, Information Systems, or equivalent
8 years demonstrated experience providing technical guidance to other engineers on automation/build tools with 3 years of experience supporting platform architecture directly
Previous experience developing software in an Agile environment
Extensive knowledge of DevOps practices to include microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, cloud architecture, Platform as a Service (Kubernetes or PCF), and infrastructure as code
Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, with a primary focus on Amazon EKS in production, multi-cluster, and secure environments
Expertise in GitLab CI/CD, including pipeline design, runners, secure builds, artifact management, and promotion workflows
Deep experience with AWS Cloud services, specifically within AWS GovCloud environments, including IAM, VPC, EC2, EKS, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, KMS, and Security Hub
Designing architectures that meet FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and DoD IL2/IL4/IL5 requirements
Strong GitOps experience using Argo (ArgoCD. / Argo Workflows) for: Declarative infrastructure and application deployment, Multi-environment promotion (dev → test → prod), Automated rollback, drift detection, and auditability
Advanced understanding of secure containerized workloads, including: Image scanning, SBOMs, and vulnerability management, Kubernetes RBAC, network policies, and secrets management
Experience implementing DevSecOps pipelines, integrating: Static and dynamic security scanning, Compliance gates and automated control enforcement
Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform/OpenTofu, Ansible, Helm, Kustomize, or similar) for repeatable and compliant deployments
Working knowledge of collaboration and workflow tools, including: Jira for agile planning and work tracking, Confluence for documentation and knowledge management, Mattermost (or similar secure chat platforms) for operational coordination
Experience operating in regulated or high-security environments, including: Government, defense, or other compliance-driven organizations
Knowledge of ICD 503 and RMF with previous experience getting Authorization to Operate (ATO) for an application or system
Understanding of ATO, continuous monitoring, and audit support
Strong troubleshooting and operational skills across Kubernetes, CI/CD, and AWS cloud infrastructure
Ability to collaborate with developers, security teams, and program leadership to drive secure, reliable delivery at scale
Ability to convey complex ideas through conversation, briefings, and writing with clear, concise language
IASAE Level II (CASP, CISSP, CSSLP) certifications
AFMAN 17-1303 certification (Sec+, etc)
US Citizenship and ability to be clearable up to the Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Preferred
Experience with Cloud-Based systems and AI/ML Systems, including ALEX
Previous experience working in a DoD software factory such as Kessel Run, Platform One, Kobayashi Maru, etc
Willingness to submit for a government security clearance
Certification in cloud architecture with AWS, GCP, or Azure
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.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Robbins
Co-Founder
Steven Bailey
COO
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