Cyber Security Engineer

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to be an integral part of a collaborative team supporting USSOCOM Special Operations Forces Mission Program by providing cloud migration solutions, including application assessment, security requirement identification (IaaS vs. PaaS, bring-your-own-ATO, control inheritance), and architecture recommendations, resulting in seamless migrations. Platform Engineers will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to complete successful cloud-to-cloud migrations and are currently consulting on hardware-to-cloud migrations. The successful candidate will be comfortable in and have previous experience in Agile development, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), data engineering, and cybersecurity environments. The candidate will be located in Tampa, FL and expected to be on-site at a customer location in a hybrid capacity. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing, reviewing, and critiquing assessment and authorization (A&A) documentation in compliance with DoD Cybersecurity policy and agency guidance, including DoD, ICD, CNSS, and NIST special publications.
• Researching security standards/tools; reviewing or conducting system security and vulnerability assessments of cloud and on-prem environments in a fast-paced, demanding environment. 
• Supporting development and implementation of innovative methods to achieve compliance with government and commercial cybersecurity frameworks.
• Researching and identifying best practices to harden and secure containers and Kubernetes clusters at scale.
• Ensuring platform and networks are compliant with DoD policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree; or in lieu of degree, 3 years of equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Deep knowledge and experience with FedRAMP or Impact Level assessments
• Familiar with commercial cloud providers and Kubernetes platforms
• Knowledgeable on zero trust architecture concepts such as Google BeyondCorp
• Extensive experience with NIST special publications, RMF and the various control families within
• Advanced writing skills: able to clearly articulate ideas for executive level consumption 
• Advanced problem-solving skills: able to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations; especially during interactions with clients
• Advanced analytical skills: able to use prior experience and knowledge to seamlessly incorporate new knowledge or information during client interactions
• US Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience with newer ATO strategies such as Fast Track or Continuous ATO
• Knowledge of Platform One Iron Bank secure registry of hardened containers
• Previous experience providing training in RMF or explaining cyber security concepts to others in a training like environment
• The following certifications are desired: CEH, Security +, CISSP, CISM