Cybersecurity Engineer

Company: Dark Wolf Solutions
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to help maintain the security of the BMC3 Application Factory in support of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). This role is responsible for automating the deployment of security solutions, that will monitor multiple remote environments and report findings to security management. This team will be supported at a remote capacity out of any of our Dark Wolf main locations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Designing, testing, and implementing secure operating systems, networks, security monitoring, tuning and management of IT security systems and applications, incident response, digital forensics, loss prevention, and eDiscovery actions. Conducting risk and vulnerability assessment at the network, system and application level. Conducting threat modeling exercises. Developing and implementing security controls and formulating operational risk mitigations along with assisting in security awareness programs. Involved in a wide range of security issues including architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access. Researching, evaluating and recommending new security tools, techniques, and technologies and introducing them to the enterprise in alignment with IT security strategy. Utilizing COTS/GOTS and custom tools and processes/procedures in order to scan, identify, contain, mitigate and remediate vulnerabilities, and intrusions. Assisting in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e., NISPOM, DCID 6/3), and making recommendations on process tailoring. Performing analyses to validate established security requirements and recommending additional security requirements and safeguards. Supporting the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports. Periodically conducting a review of each system's audits and monitoring corrective actions until all actions are closed. Supporting cyber metrics development, maintenance and reporting. Providing briefings to senior staff. Required Qualifications: 5 years of experience with Deployment and Maintenance of Cyber Security solutions within a DoD Environment 3 years of experience utilizing the Risk Management Framework in support of obtaining a Authority to Operate 1 years of experience of IaC and CaC development with Terraform and Ansible Hands-on with eGRC tools like: eMASS, XACTA, RSA Archer, etc. Experience with Space Force risk management policies/procedures, to include, Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook Ability to clearly articulate ideas for executive level consumption Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations; especially during interactions with clients Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to seamlessly incorporate new knowledge or information during client interactions Must have IAT II Certification B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline US Citizenship and an active Secret Security Clearance Desired Qualifications: Previous experience supporting Department of Defense Experience evaluating information security compliance against STIGs This position will be a remote/hybrid role based out of multiple hubs including: Cape Canaveral, FL, Tampa, FL, Herndon, VA, Huntsville, AL, Colorado Springs, CO, Ogden, UT, and Omaha, NE. The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $145,000.00 - $170,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset. 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 and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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