Cybersecurity Analysts

Dark Wolf is seeking Cybersecurity Analysts to join a collaborative team to develop, manage, and maintain the security posture of information systems with a focus on Assessment and Authorization (A&A), continuous monitoring and compliance with NIST & RMF. The successful candidate will support your team and customer through authorization process planning, execution, and deployment ensuring high standards of security and compliance. This position will be based out of the Washington DC Metro area with hybrid schedule opportunity.

Implementing cybersecurity best practices and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Supporting cybersecurity activities through all aspects of the systems’ life cycle from planning, development, and deployment while ensuring proper hardening and security analysis is enforced to protect the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of the environment

Supporting the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle

Creating, managing, and maintaining A&A packages

Preparing system documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and security artifacts

Managing and implementing Continuous Monitoring activities, consisting of periodical reviews of controls, audits, vulnerability scans, and penetration test reports

Coordinating proper security control implementation with system administrators and engineers

Supporting the entry and maintenance of data into information system security systems of record, such as eMASS or Xacta, as necessary

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

3+ years of relevant Cyber experience

Experience as an RMF Engineer, ISSO, Information Assurance Engineer, Vulnerability Manager, POA&M Manager or like specialty

Hands-on Tool experience associated to role

Experience with NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253

Experience with risk management policies/procedures, to include DODI 8510.01

Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations; especially during interactions with clients

Ability to communicate on technical subjects using clear, concise, non-technical language to include strong written communications, ability to provide written feedback on documents, and ability to prepare briefings

2+ years of demonstrated knowledge and technical skills in: network architecture, configuration of a local area network (LAN), and securing operating systems

5+ years of experience with Microsoft Windows Server, Windows 10, Windows 11, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Apple/MAC OS, Unix/Linux systems, and virtualization software (VMware, Hyper-V, Virtual Box)

Experience using vulnerability and compliance assessment tools such as Nessus, SCAP, or App Detective

At least one (1) of the following cyber security certifications: Security+ CE, SSCP, CAP, CISM, CASP, CISSP, GSEC, GICSP, GSLC, CEH, CDNA, CSSLP

US Citizenship and have a Secret security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

Two (2) or more of the following certifications: Security+ CE, SSCP, CAP, CISM, CASP, CISSP, GSEC, GICSP, GSLC, CEH, CDNA, CSSLP

Demonstrated experience giving technical guidance to system administrators

Three (3) or more years of experience with the IC Community’s/Sponsor’s A&A process, ICD 503, and NIST Risk Management

Any additional certifications relevant to system and cyber security not previously listed

Knowledgeable with the Air Force A&A process and requirements

Knowledge of SIEM tools such as Splunk/Elastic

Knowledgeable with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook

Experience assessing technical environments and translating implemented security controls into clear NIST SP 800-53 control narratives and supporting Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation

Cloud Platform familiarity with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP

ACAS training

The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $100,000.00 - $145,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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.

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.