Cybersecurity Systems Engineer
Darkwolfsolutions · Herndon, VA or Colorado Springs, CO
About this role
**Dark Wolf** is looking for a **Cybersecurity Systems Engineer** to join a collaborative, dynamic team in a fast-paced, innovative mission environment. This role works hand-in-hand with the customer team and external satellite software development contractors. **Location:** Hybrid on-site based out of **Herndon, VA** or **Colorado Springs, CO** --- ## Responsibilities - Conduct technical evaluations of information systems design, containerized applications, and cloud architecture—ensuring security and operational requirements map directly into the System/Enterprise Architecture. - Perform vulnerability assessments and architectural risk analysis using automated software and container scanning tools; trace security controls back to system models. - Review requests for software installation and conduct technical risk assessments on software implementation; validate changes against the established enterprise baseline. - Coordinate and track security action requests and report status to senior managers, using **Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)** to visualize impacts across the system lifecycle. - Analyze, modify as needed, and maintain the client’s certification to field security approvals by translating complex compliance requirements into architectural models using **DoDaf, UAF, or TOGAF**. - Continuously conduct and analyze auditing requirements, ensuring the physical implementation of the **DevSecOps pipeline** aligns with the digital twin and authoritative system designs. - Develop and maintain system models and architectural diagrams using tools such as **Cameo Enterprise Architecture** and **Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect**. --- ## Required Qualifications - **7+ years** of experience in IT security, systems engineering, or enterprise architecture within a **DevSecOps** environment - Background in **secure software development**, including how automated **CI/CD** pipelines integrate into broader enterprise architecture - Experience working directly with customers to map technical missions and improve cyber security posture through rigorous engineering design - Experience authoring and maintaining systems security documentation, architectural viewpoints, and MBSE artifacts - Ability to generate security documentation and architectural models for accreditation; correct design shortfalls identified through customer-sponsored reviews - Strong technical proficiency in **MBSE** methodologies and hands-on experience with modeling tools like **Cameo** and **Sparx** - Deep understanding of architectural frameworks: **DoDaf, UAF, or TOGAF** - Strong technical skills and analytic ability - **Bachelor’s Degree** in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related technical field - **IAT Level 2** certification (e.g., **Security+**) - **US Citizenship** and **active TS/SCI clearance** --- ## Desired Qualifications - Prior experience as an **ISSE/ISSM** or **Lead Systems Architect** in a **DoD** or federal environment - **INCOSE CSEP** or **OMG OCSMP** certifications --- ## Compensation & Employment Details - Estimated salary range: **$160,000.00 – $175,000.00** (commensurate with 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. - **EEO/AA** employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. - Upon hire, all persons will be
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