Mid-Level DevSecOps SME / Cloud Security Engineer (ISSE)
Darkwolfsolutions · Herndon, VA or Colorado Springs, CO
About this role
**Dark Wolf** is seeking a **Mid-Level DevSecOps SME / Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)** to join a collaborative, dynamic team in a fast-paced, innovative mission environment. You’ll work closely with the customer team and external satellite software development contractors. The ideal candidate will have strong information security fundamentals plus experience across software development, security engineering, risk management, and compliance—able to analyze complex technical issues and deliver effective solutions. **Location / Work Model** - **Hybrid**: **Colorado Springs, CO** or **Herndon, VA** --- ### Responsibilities - Conduct technical evaluations of information systems design, containerized applications, and cloud architectures (**AWS or GCP**) including security and accreditation considerations. - Perform vulnerability assessments using automated tools and pipelines (e.g., **SonarQube, Snyk, NeuVector, OWASP ZAP**). - Review software installation requests and perform technical risk assessments, especially for **Kubernetes** clustered environments. - Coordinate and track security action requests and report status to senior managers using **GitOps** workflows and automation tooling (e.g., **ArgoCD, GitLab CI/CD**). - Analyze, modify as needed, and maintain continuous authorization/field security approvals (**continuous ATO**) by implementing **DISA STIGs** via **automated Ansible Playbooks** and hardened Dockerfiles. - Continuously assess and implement auditing requirements; implement and monitor logging/metrics/tracing using **Grafana, Loki, Prometheus, Tempo, Alloy**. - Enforce **zero-trust** network architectures and traffic management in containerized environments using **Istio** (or similar service meshes). --- ### Required Qualifications - **5+ years** experience in IT security, information assurance, or DevSecOps engineering - Secure software development background with proficiency in a scripting/programming language (e.g., **Python, Go**) with automation focus and foundational knowledge of **REST APIs** - Experience working directly with customers to improve cyber security posture - Experience authoring and maintaining systems security documentation and hardening configurations for modern cloud environments - Experience generating appropriate security documentation for authorization and addressing security gaps identified through customer-sponsored reviews - Strong understanding of **Kubernetes Administration** and foundational knowledge of containerization (**Docker** or similar) - Understanding of the cyber environment and threats, including **cloud and supply-chain vulnerabilities** - Strong technical skills and analytical ability - **Bachelor’s degree** in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field - **IAT Level 2** certification (e.g., **Security+**) - **US Citizenship** and active **TS/SCI** clearance --- ### Desired Qualifications - Prior experience as an **ISSE/ISSM** in a **DoD or federal** environment - Relevant certifications such as **CKA**, **CKS**, or cloud-specific professional DevOps/Security certifications --- ### Salary & Employment Details - Estimated salary range: **$130,000.00 – $140,000.00** (commensurate with experience and technical interview) - **Direct, full-time W2** employment only (no third-party staffing agencies, **C2C**, or **1099**) - **EEO/AA** employer (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories) - Employment requires identity verificati
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