Dark Wolf · 1 month ago
Mid-Level DevSecOps SME / Cloud Security Engineer (ISSE)
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expDark Wolf is looking for a Mid-Level DevSecOps SME / Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to join a collaborative, dynamic team in a fast-paced, innovative mission environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the customer team and external contractors, focusing on information security principles, software development, and risk management.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyConsultingSoftwareManagement ConsultingTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conducting technical evaluations of containerized information systems design, cloud architecture (AWS or GCP), and information security aspects and accreditation
Performing vulnerability assessments using automated software, pipeline, and container scanning tools including SonarQube, Snyk, NeuVector, and OWASP ZAP
Reviewing requests for software installation and conduct technical risk assessments on software implementation, specifically within Kubernetes clustered environments
Coordinating and tracking security action requests and report status to senior managers, leveraging GitOps workflows and automation tooling like ArgoCD and GitLab CI/CD
Analyzing, modifying when necessary, and maintaining the client’s certification to field security approvals (continuous ATO) by implementing DISA STIGs through automated Ansible Playbooks and hardened Dockerfiles
Conducting and analyzing auditing requirements continuously, implementing and monitoring logging, metrics, and tracing stacks via Grafana, Loki, Prometheus, Tempo, and Alloy
Enforcing zero-trust network architectures and traffic management within containerized environments using Istio or similar service meshes
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in IT security, information assurance, or DevSecOps engineering
Background in secure software development with a proficiency in a scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Golang) with an emphasis on automation and a foundational knowledge of how to interact with REST APIs
Experience and enjoyment in working directly with customers to improve cyber security posture
Experience authoring and maintaining systems security documentation and hardening configurations for modern cloud environments
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
Strong understanding of Kubernetes Administration and a deep foundational knowledge of containerization (Docker and similar technologies)
Understanding of the cyber environment and threats of our cyber adversaries, specifically regarding cloud and supply-chain vulnerabilities
Possesses strong technical skills and analytic ability
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related technical field
IAT Lvl 2 certification (e.g., Security+)
US Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance
Preferred
Previous experience as an ISSE / ISSM in a DoD or federal environment
Relevant technical certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), or cloud-specific professional DevOps/Security certifications
Benefits
Hybrid on-site based out of Herndon, VA or Colorado Springs, Colorado
We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees
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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