Careers at Darkwolfsolutions

Dark Wolf is looking for a DevOps Engineer who is interested in working in a fast-paced environment building and maintaining a DevSecOps Platform as a Service (PaaS) for a DoD customer. The successful candidate will work within the team to develop and maintain multiple Kubernetes-based PaaS solutions at different classification levels, automate deployment of services, provide and develop documentation, and monitor security and performance of the platform and deployed services. Our DevOps engineers are asked to solve challenging problems for unique customers and have a direct impact on the direction of software products and solutions used by those customers. Key Responsibilities: Deploying and maintaining critical services supporting both on-prem and cloud-native architecture. Working with the Cybersecurity team by implementing industry best practices for system hardening and configuration management. Using automation best practices, such a IaC and GitOps, for repeatability and fast provisioning of environments. Deploying and maintaining Kubernetes platforms in multiple environments and classification levels. Working closely with development teams to provide onboarding support. Ensuring platform and networks are compliant with DoD policies. Supporting backup and disaster recovery planning. Required Qualifications: On site presence at least 3 days a week 3+ years of relevant experience administering Linux servers (ex. RHEL, Ubuntu) Experience configuring, deploying, maintaining, and securing Kubernetes platforms Experience with CI/CD automation servers (ex. GitLab CI, Jenkins) Experience with administration of Linux endpoints (clients) Experience with providing Identity Management services including SSO using OpenID Connect (OIDC) or SAML HS Diploma US Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance required Desired Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Experience with CI/CD automation servers including GitLab CI, Jenkins, or CircleCI Experience with deploying and maintaining CNCF products to on-prem or cloud environments Scripting experience including at least a subset of the following: Bash, Python, Terraform, Ansible Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Experience and/or familiarity with security scanning tools such as SonarQube, OWASP-DC, Anchore, Claire, OPA, Fortify, Checkmarx, Synk, and OpenSCAP This location is located in College Park, MD with a part time remote option. On-site presence is expected 3 days per week with the option of 2 days of remote work. The estimated salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $140,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical interview. We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. 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.

Dark Wolf is seeking Cloud Cybersecurity Analyst to join a collaborative team to design, defend, and continuously evaluate the enterprise security architecture and government accreditation posture for critical IT networks through active threat modeling, incident response, continuous audit monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and strict regulatory compliance This position will be based out of the Washington DC Metro area with hybrid schedule opportunity. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Utilizing COTS/GOTS and enterprise scanning tools to identify, analyze, and track network, system, and application-level vulnerabilities Coordinating with IT teams to support the containment, mitigation, and remediation of identified vulnerabilities and intrusions Supporting threat modeling exercises and assisting senior staff in evaluating security incidents to prevent future occurrences Assisting in validating established security requirements, assessing operational risks, and recommending baseline safeguards Participating in formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) preparations, assist during testing, and aid in drafting post-test analysis reports Periodically reviewing system audit logs, tracking open findings, and monitoring corrective action plans until all issues are resolved Assisting in configuring, hardening, and maintaining secure operating systems, network access controls, and security applications Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field 2-5+ years of relevant Cyber experience Experience as a Cyber Analyst, RMF Engineer, ISSO, Information Assurance Engineer, Vulnerability Manager, POA&M Manager Hands-on Tool experience associated to role Experience with NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 Experience with risk management policies/procedures, to include DODI 8510.01 Ability to communicate on technical subjects using clear, concise, non-technical language to include strong written communications, ability to provide written feedback on documents, and ability to prepare briefings Experience using vulnerability and compliance assessment tools such as Nessus, SCAP, or App Detective At least one (1) of the following cyber security certifications: Security+ CE, SSCP, CAP, CISM, CASP, CISSP, GSEC, GICSP, GSLC, CEH, CDNA, CSSLP Experience assessing technical environments and translating implemented security controls into clear NIST SP 800-53 control narratives and supporting Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation Cloud Platform familiarity with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP US Citizenship and have a Secret security clearance The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $100,000.00 - $150,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. 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. We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.

Dark Wolf constructs and deploys data management and analytics solutions for the defense and intelligence communities. We’re proud to boast a world-class engineering team that thrives on rolling up their sleeves to solve your mission’s biggest challenges. Dark Wolf is seeking a highly motivated and self-directed professional to fill the role of Systems Engineer to support our team in Northern Virginia. The Systems Engineer will design, develop, and implementation of software systems/services solutions based on requirements analysis; perform operational feasibility evaluations and recommend improvements; develop and maintain system and solution code, architecture, and security documentation. Required Qualifications: 15+ years’ work experience plus a Bachelors Degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience. Experience with designing cloud-native architectures using cloud services such as AWS, Google, IBM, and Oracle. Experience and expertise in writing efficient and performant SQL queries. Originate JupyterHub Notebooks for user consumption, in addition to providing user facilitation in both originating and correct SQL queries to maximize system performance, while ensuring user requirements are exceeded. Experience designing and operating cloud-native architectures using cloud services and big data systems. Experience facilitating engineering discussions across teams representing multiple stakeholders to develop and execute implementation strategies that meet mission needs. Experience with agile software development and testing. Experience with data security, regulatory and compliance requirements, and security accreditation package development. Experience with data security and governance using centralized security controls like LDAP, encryption, and auditing. Experience with specialized technologies that are optimized for the particular use of the data, such as relational databases, NoSQL database, or object storage Experience using centralized security controls like LDAP, encrypting data, and auditing access to data. Experience and understanding of IT Service Management and common SLA measurements. Experience working with container orchestration technologies such as AWS ECS, AWS Fargate, and Kubernetes or other enhanced capabilities available. Experience in managing large operational cloud environments spanning multiple tenants using Multi-Account management, AWS Well Architected Best Practices, and AWS Organization Units/Service Control Policies (OU/SCP). Experience in total systems perspectives, including a technical understanding of systems and applications relationships, dependencies, and requirements of hardware and software components. Experience consulting with customers to determine present and future user needs. Experience providing frequent contact with customers, traceability within program documents, and the overall computing environment and architecture. Desired Qualifications: AWS Certification(s), or other Cloud technologies Agile certification Databases: Postgres, MariaDB, ELK, Minio, AWS S3, Neo4j, MongoDB, noSQL Languages: Python, SQL Operating Systems: Centos7, RockyLinux8 Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, Docker-Compose, Docker-Swarm Development Tools: Gitlab, Jupyterhub/Notebooks Environments: large collaboration, Agile development environments Data types: Unstructured, structured, or semi-structured data, including: CSV, JSON, JSONL, AVRO, Protocol Buffers, Parquet, etc. Position Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph Target Salary Range: $210,000.00 – $235,000.00 (Commensurate with specialized architecture expertise and technical skillset) Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. 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. We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Risk Management Framework (RMF) Specialist 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. 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 8 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 or interim Secret clearance This role is primarily remote. The compensation for this role is estimated to be between $150,000-$170,000, commensurate on experience. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. 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.

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Risk Management Framework (RMF) Specialist 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. 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 8 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 or interim Secret clearance This role is primarily remote. The compensation for this role is estimated to be between $150,000-$170,000, commensurate on experience. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. 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.