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Dark Wolf Solutions

DevSecOps, security testing, and incident response.

Cybersecurity Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/3/2026
$120k - $150k
Senior
Bachelor's
Huntsville, AL, USA
HybridHybrid schedule; based out of a Dark Wolf office location.
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
  • At least five years of relevant experience is required.
  • Experience in security risk assessment and management in cloud environments is required; Google Cloud Platform is preferred.
  • Experience building authorization packages is required.
  • U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required.
Responsibilities
  • Concentrate on the overall technical and operational effectiveness of capabilities in coordination with the COTR and Sponsor Staff management.
  • Recommend continuous improvements to processes and architectures supporting cyber defense operations, including analysis, incident handling and reporting products, and the reporting lifecycle.
  • Ensure effective operation of Agency IT systems and network defenses, including incident response capabilities and reports that support situational awareness.
  • Maximize use of existing tools to correlate information and synthesize data into usable, actionable events.
  • Identify opportunities to automate manual and inefficient processes across the cyber defense program, and work with the Sponsor to recommend and implement technical solutions that return time to mission.
  • Lead and execute the security authorization process for systems and applications in compliance with NIST guidelines and DoD regulations.
  • Navigate the Risk Management Framework lifecycle, develop security documentation, conduct risk assessments, and ensure systems meet security and compliance standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform is preferred.

About the company

Dark Wolf Solutions provides DevSecOps agile software development, information operations, penetration testing and incident response, applied research and rapid prototyping, machine learning, and mission support for the Intelligence Community, national security, and Fortune 500 customers. They integrate secure development, security testing, rapid prototyping, ML, and operations support to deliver secure software and cyber capabilities aligned with specific mission needs. They combine deep federal domain expertise with emerging technologies to offer end-to-end capabilities from development to ongoing operations. Their goal is to help security-focused organizations advance their missions while keeping systems secure and resilient.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$1.7M

Headquarters

Herndon, Virginia

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • February 2026 Air Force awarded Dark Wolf a $67.2 million cyber innovation IDIQ.
  • June 2026 NIWC Pacific added Dark Wolf to a $178.4 million cybersecurity pool.
  • Dark Wolf won a February 2026 Nebula task order for $1.97 million.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue depends on task-order wins inside NIWC Pacific's five-year pool, not automatic spend.
  • One-off SBIR Phase III awards concentrate growth on a few Air Force buyers.
  • A failed cyber accreditation program at Air Force CIO would crush its core business.

What makes Dark Wolf Solutions unique

  • Dark Wolf pairs DevSecOps, cyber, and mission enablement for Defense and Intelligence customers.
  • Its August 2026 GSA MAS HACS listing sells pre-vetted cybersecurity through federal procurement.
  • RackTop-backed secure storage widens its offer beyond services into trusted technology products.

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