Responsibilities:

• Drive and implement technology solutions on Google Cloud for the U.S. Public Sector
• Collaborate with customers, partners, and internal project team members to understand customer business requirements and translate them into actionable engineering tasks
• Lead the development and execution of technical strategies to support complex customer deployments
• Configure and manage GCP services such as Compute Engine, App Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and Cloud SQL
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform
• Architect and implement security best practices for Google Cloud solutions using products such as Assured Workloads, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, and Security Command Center
• Stay up-to-date on the latest GCP services and technologies and their applicability to the Public Sector space
• Partner with the Managing Director of Google Cloud Delivery to ensure alignment on technical direction and project delivery
• Mentor junior and senior engineers on development and delivery best practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 15+ years of experience in cloud computing and/or software development
• 5+ years of experience delivering cloud solutions for Government customers
• Strong understanding of Google Cloud services and technologies
• Proven experience leading and managing technical teams
• Strong understanding of Google Cloud services and technologies, including advanced knowledge of specific GCP services and products such as Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Dataflow, and Cloud SQL
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions for customers in the U.S. Public Sector
• Experience developing technical architecture documents, driving design decisions, developing documentation artifacts, and presenting technical solutions to clients and executive level leaders
• Experience with infrastructure automation using IaC tools such as Terraform
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and experience implementing CI/CD in both cloud and on-prem environments
• Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to travel to support high priority customer engagements
• Ability to work collaboratively with the broader team as well as independently
• US Citizenship, Top Secret Clearance with CI Poly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Google Cloud Professional Certification
• Graduate degree in Computer Science or related fields
• Experience working within and managing Agile software development teams
• Experience working with Google Cloud compliance products such as Security Command Center and Assured Workloads
• Experience with DevSecOps principles and practices
• Experience with cloud security best practices and standards
• Experience with DoD/DISA cybersecurity policies

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The engineer will be responsible for Tier 3 maintenance, automating routine system administration tasks, and ensuring our cloud environments remain compliant with stringent security standards.

Our engineers are asked to solve challenging operational and security problems for unique customers and have a direct impact on the reliability, resilience, and security of systems used by those customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Tier 3 (T3) maintenance and advanced technical support for cloud systems and infrastructure.
• Execute monthly and emergency system patching, specifically addressing Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV).
• Drive vulnerability remediation efforts across cloud environments and provide accurate, timely input for Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Ensure continuous STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) compliance and oversee the creation, deployment, and management of hardened system images.
• Automate routine maintenance tasks and system/user onboarding processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Build, maintain, and secure automated CI/CD pipelines specifically tailored for system patching and configuration management using GitLab.
• Collaborate with development and security teams to ensure patches and updates are seamlessly integrated without disrupting active services.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of proven experience in cloud operations, cloud engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience operating and managing infrastructure within Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience building, maintaining, and utilizing CI/CD pipelines, specifically with GitLab.
• Proven capability in Tier 3 technical support, system troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Experience applying security remediations, performing IAVA/KEV patching, and managing POA&Ms.
• Strong understanding of STIG compliance and experience working with hardened machine images.
• Experience scripting and automating routine system maintenance and administrative tasks.
• US Citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) to assist in pipeline automation.
• Familiarity with programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) to enhance automation capabilities.
• Advanced AWS certifications (e.g., SysOps Administrator, DevOps Engineer).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $150,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.

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Software Delivery and Cloud Internship:

You will design, develop, and test features using languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js. Responsibilities also include assisting in deploying applications to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP), managing CI/CD pipelines, building and optimising data pipelines, supporting the integration of Generative AI and LLMs, and participating in daily stand-ups and sprint planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test features using languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Assist in deploying applications to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Build and optimise data pipelines to ensure high-quality data is available for analysis and model training.
• Support the integration of Generative AI and LLMs into existing workflows.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Foundational knowledge in at least one major programming language (Python preferred).
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Exposure to AI frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or LangChain.
• Previous project work involving cloud-native architecture.

Cybersecurity Academy Internship:

This internship focuses on Risk Management, Penetration Testing, and Cyber Engineering. You will work on real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience in cybersecurity.

Professional Sprints:

• Pentesting & Offensive Security.
• Cyber Engineering.
• Risk Management & Compliance.
• AI Education & Emerging Tech.

Desired Majors:

• Cybersecurity.
• Information Security.
• Computer Science.
• Information Technology.
• Information Systems.

Google Cloud Delivery Internship:

You will help build and extend the Secure Cloud Landing Zone (SCLZ) codebase, automating the process of fielding an authorised cloud solution. This involves working on cloud-native solutions within Google Cloud.

Skillsets:

• Application Development.
• Cloud Infrastructure Engineering.
• Developing Zero Trust Cloud Native Apps/Solutions on Google Cloud.
• Cloud GRC.
• Cloud Native Policy as Code.
• SecOps.

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Outside of the office, you'll join a community of interns with access to local networking events, professional development workshops, and the vibrant culture of Dark Wolf, spanning multiple areas including Software Development, Google Cloud Delivery, Data&AI, Cybersecurity, and Mission Enablement.

Software Delivery and Cloud Internship:

As an intern, you will work at the intersection of modern software delivery and emerging intelligence. This role is designed for students who are passionate about building scalable applications, leveraging cloud infrastructure, and implementing data-driven AI solutions. You won't just be shadowing; you will be an active member of an Agile squad contributing to production-level code.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test features using languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Assist in deploying applications to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and managing CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery.
• Build and optimise data pipelines to ensure high-quality data is available for analysis and model training.
• Support the integration of Generative AI and LLMs into existing workflows, performing prompt engineering and model fine-tuning.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to experience the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Current enrolment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
• Foundational knowledge in at least one major programming language (Python preferred for AI/Data tracks).
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive attitude towards tackling complex technical challenges.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with containerisation tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Exposure to AI frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or LangChain.
• Previous project work involving cloud-native architecture.

Cybersecurity Academy Internship:

The Dark Wolf Cyber Academy (DWCA) internship is an immersive program designed to turn aspiring students into cybersecurity professionals. You'll work on real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience in areas like Risk Management, Penetration Testing, and Cyber Engineering.

Professional Sprints:

• Adopt an adversarial perspective to identify and exploit critical vulnerabilities.
• Architect and secure cloud environments.
• Familiarise yourself with authorisation packages through hands-on development activities.
• Analyse the impact of emerging technologies on modern cyber engineering.

Why DWCA?:

• Work on simulations that mirror industry challenges.
• Learn directly from professionals who serve as your dedicated day-to-day coaches.
• Gain practical, employable skills that prepare you to stand out in a competitive market.

Google Cloud Delivery Internship:

Help build and extend the Secure Cloud Landing Zone (SCLZ) codebase, which automates the process of fielding an authorised cloud solution. You'll work on cloud-native solutions running on Google Cloud in support of Defence and National Security mission use cases.

Skillsets:

• Application Development
• Cloud Infrastructure Engineering
• Developing Zero Trust Cloud Native Apps/Solutions on Google Cloud
• Cloud GRC
• Cloud Native Policy as Code
• SecOps

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The technician will be responsible for assisting users with seamless onboarding onto our internal onboarding platforms and providing essential Tier 1 technical troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the onboarding of new users onto our platforms and internal systems under supervision.
• Assisting in performing basic troubleshooting for software, hardware, and account access issues.
• Collaborating with team members to document, track, and route user issues using standard IT ticketing systems.
• Gaining hands-on experience with access management, platform administration, and basic system diagnostics.
• Learning and assisting in creating and maintaining technical documentation and knowledge base articles for common end-user questions.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in technical support, customer service, or a related IT role.
• High School Diploma required (Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in IT or a related discipline preferred).
• DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT CSSP Certification must be obtained prior to hire (CEH, Security+, GCIH, CySA+ or Equivalent).
• Foundational understanding of basic IT troubleshooting across workstation and mobile platforms (e.g., Windows, macOS).
• Exposure to standard IT ticketing systems (e.g., Jira Service Management, ServiceNow), issue tracking, and ticket routing workflows.
• Hands-on exposure to basic platform administration, user access management, and account provisioning.
• Foundational knowledge of basic networking concepts, connectivity troubleshooting, and local system diagnostics.
• Demonstrated ability to follow technical guidance, work effectively under supervision, and deliver high-quality customer service.
• Ability to assist in drafting, updating, and maintaining knowledge base articles and end-user documentation.
• Must be a US Citizen holding an active Secret security clearance (Top Secret clearance preferred).

The estimated salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $90,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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The role focuses on proactively engineering high-fidelity alerts, threat hunting against advanced adversary techniques, and automating response workflows to reduce alert fatigue.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, test, and deploy robust detection logic using a "Detection-as-Code" methodology across on-prem and cloud-hosted AWS GovCloud environments
• Write and maintain custom detection signatures targeting cloud-native vectors, container security, and host-level behavior
• Ingest, normalize, and analyze AWS security logs (CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, GuardDuty, AWS Config, EKS Audit Logs) and on-prem telemetry into SIEM and data lake environments
• Proactively hunt for undetected malicious activity, insider threats, and novel adversary TTPs mapped against the MITRE ATT&CK Cloud Matrix
• Partner with NOSC operators and AWS Engineers to develop automated remediation and incident response playbooks within GitLab pipelines
• Conduct root-cause analysis on false positives/negatives to continuously improve alert fidelity, reduce noise, and optimize detection rules
• Utilize AI-assisted analysis and ML features to enhance query generation, automate threat intelligence correlation, and streamline detection development
• Participate in the development of DCO concept of operations, processes, and procedures
• Support vulnerability management mitigations, adhere to defined policies and schedules, and complete all required training and disclosures as outlined by BSTG.
• Participate in the development of DCO tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), threat models, and supporting technical documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of relevant experience
• 2+ years of hands-on experience authoring and tuning detection logic in Splunk Enterprise and the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
• 2+ years of experience with employment of DoD cybersecurity requirements, policies, and procedures to include assessment and authorization activities.
• Experience within a vSOC, SOC, or CSSP responding to cyber incidents.
• Direct experience ingesting, normalizing, and engineering detections for AWS GovCloud security telemetry (CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, GuardDuty, EKS Audit Logs).
• Demonstrated experience using GitLab for Detection-as-Code, CI/CD pipelines, version control, and DevSecOps workflows.
• Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 (formerly DoDD 8570) IAT CSSP Certification must be obtained prior to hire (CEH, CCNA Security, GCIH, CySA+ or Equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• US Citizenship and an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience managing detections as code using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with container runtime security (e.g., Falco, eBPF, Docker security) and Kubernetes threat modeling.
• Experience with RHEL
• Experience in performing post-incident computer forensics without destruction of critical data
• Ability to provide guidance on DoD Cyber regulations and requirements to engineering and software development staff

The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $100,000.00 - $160,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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Serving as the critical bridge between commercial innovation and military adoption, the successful candidate will embed rigorous, defensible T&E requirements, milestone evidence, and iteration cadences into non-traditional acquisition pathways (CSOs, OTAs) across the full project lifecycle.

In this role, you will design end-to-end test strategies and architectures by translating operational needs and capability claims into structured test plans, defining key Measures of Performance (MOPs) / Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), Modeling & Simulation (M&S) vs. physical range methodologies, and data requirements.

Acting as a key integrator, you will navigate regulatory gating (flight clearances, airworthiness, spectrum, safety, and cyber authorities) to secure early approvals while aligning commercial vendors, Program Managers, and Service test organizations to deliver decision ready evidence that accelerates military fielding.

This position will require around 30% travel.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing end-to-end test strategies by translating operational needs and vendor capability claims into structured test plans.
• Defining key Measures of Performance (MOPs), Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), Modeling & Simulation (M&S) vs. physical range methodologies, and data requirements.
• Embedding T&E requirements, milestone evidence, and rapid iteration cadences into non-traditional acquisition pathways (e.g., Commercial Solutions Openings [CSOs], Other Transaction Authorities [OTAs]) from pre-solicitation through post-test reporting.
• Guiding projects through regulatory gating,including flight clearances, airworthiness, spectrum allocations, safety, and cybersecurity authorities,to secure approvals early in the lifecycle.
• Acting as a central integrator connecting commercial vendors, Government Program Managers, and Service test organizations to generate decision-ready evidence that accelerates military fielding.
• Drafting clear, technically sound test plans and deliver executive-level documentation to influence project decisions without requiring direct operational ownership.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of directly relevant test planning, test management, and full lifecycle T&E experience within DoD or national security domains.
• Proven track record with non-traditional acquisition pathways (CSOs, OTAs) and governance frameworks.
• Strong engineering literacy in a relevant discipline (e.g., Aeronautical, Electrical, Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field).
• Deep working knowledge of military and federal regulatory processes (airworthiness, spectrum, safety, cyber certifications).
• Outstanding executive writing, briefing, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30% to support range events, partner facilities, and vendor sites.
• US Citizenship and a Secret security clearance.

The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000.00 - $175,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain systems, programming, and operations documentation, procedures, and methods.
• Provide support for technical documentation management processes and coordinate special documentation services.
• Develop plans, policies, and procedures associated with project, program, and technology management processes.
• Maintain liaison and ongoing relationships with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate promptly and effectively to respond to requests, research, and information.
• Develop executive-level briefings, White Papers, SOPs, After Action Reports (AARs), Situation Reports (SITREPs), meeting minutes, and project plans.
• Create visual process flows, architectural diagrams, and presentations using MS Visio and PowerPoint.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree; or 3 years of equivalent industry experience.
• 4+ years of experience in technical writing and editing.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (2019 and newer) and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Write clear and concise documents for technical, non-technical, and executive-level audiences.
• Excellent grammar, editing, and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Experience writing executive-level briefings, White Papers, SOPs, AARs, SITREPs, meeting minutes, and Plans.
• Ability to develop presentations using Visio, PowerPoint, etc.
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong document development skills and ability to work with SMEs, Stakeholders, and others.

The estimated compensation range for this role is $100,000.00 - $130,000.00, commensurate with experience and technical skill set.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Perform Systems Engineering activities related to Information Technology and Engineering, including requirements definition, analysis and engineering, system analysis and design, interface and data architectures, maintenance, sustainment, and update to existing documentation, systems integration, and system operational performance analysis.
• Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Develop requirements and facilitate the Basis of Estimate, System Requirements Review, and Preliminary Design Review processes.
• Aid in process mapping to ensure standardized and repeatable best practices.
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware, software, and engineering specifications.
• Provide comprehensive information for selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs.

Mid-level Engineer Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, DoD contracts, or Radar Systems.
• Experience developing and/or sustaining national security, no-fail mission systems.
• Experience with large-scale Agile or SecDevOps teams/projects.
• Experience with configuration and data management.
• Experience with hardware and software test & evaluation of classified systems.
• Experience translating operational requirements into system requirements; and system requirements into technical requirements/performance standards.
• Experience collaborating with Subject Matter Experts of multiple disciplines, including Cybersecurity, Test, Integration, Networking, Software, and Hardware Engineers.
• B.A. or B.S. in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• US Citizenship and currently possess a Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience operating in large-scale Agile or SecDevOps teams/projects, including support to cost estimating, baseline and risk management, schedule development, performance monitoring, and reporting.
• Experience with a broad range of system types: custom developed HW/SW, COTS/GOTS HW/SW, and specialty engineering of exotic material/limited supply items.
• Experience sustaining PARCS, or other Strategic Warning and Surveillance radar systems such as PAVE PAWS and UEWR.
• Experience in systems engineering, Model-based Systems Engineering.
• Experience managing teams/projects delivering solutions for missile warning or other national security space mission systems.
• Knowledge of the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment mission and associated enterprise.
• Experience maintaining national security mission networks.
• Experience in cloud-hosted development, integration, and test capability.
• Experience implementing and sustaining distributed systems, virtual operating system environments, and virtual/augmented reality technologies.
• Experience updating antiquated systems to modern requirements.

Senior-level Engineer Responsibilities: Similar to mid-level engineer responsibilities, but with 9+ years of experience.

Salary Range:

• Mid: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00
• Senior: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00

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The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader, architecting scalable test suites using modern test automation frameworks while executing system testing and security controls validation.

This position is remote but may require travel to customer sites in VA and field sites, as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design comprehensive test plans, methodologies, and scenarios to satisfy functional, performance, reliability, security, and Military Standard compliance requirements.
• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable automated test suites across unit, multi-unit, and system-level tiers.
• Manage containerized test execution environments using tools like Docker and Kubernetes to ensure reliable, reproducible test runs.
• Integrate automated test pipelines into continuous integration and continuous delivery workflows using platforms such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Execute lab-based validation, hardware and software testing, and field site assessments, managing parallel testing across multiple systems simultaneously.
• Collect qualitative and quantitative prototype performance data, including system performance, reliability, and security metrics, to drive iterative refinement.
• Identify, isolate, and log complex system defects, perform root-cause analysis, and manage defect lifecycles in collaboration with development teams.
• Produce objective test evidence, execution metrics, formal test reports, and on-demand performance summaries to ensure systems meet operational readiness and release criteria.
• Adhere strictly to federal compliance standards, security protocols, version control practices, and quality assurance best practices throughout the test lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in system integration and testing
• Hands-on expertise architecting, building, and scaling modern test automation frameworks
• Strong proficiency in programming and scripting languages, including Python or Bash
• Deep working knowledge of Linux operating systems
• Proven experience with Agile software development, user interface analysis, defect lifecycle management, and technical troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, customers, and external stakeholders
• Excellent oral communication skills, including experience leading customer briefings, outreach initiatives, and user training sessions
• Strong written communication skills, with proven ability to synthesize complex system analyses into clear technical reports, quality assurance metrics, test evidence, and actionable recommendations
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with CI/CD concepts and methodologies, including building and maintaining automated test pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Experience working with Kubernetes platforms (e.g., Rancher, EKS) and containerization technologies (Docker) for test execution and application deployment.
• Familiarity with security scanning, vulnerability management tools, and cybersecurity control validation.

The estimated salary range for this position is $155,000.00 - $170,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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A successful candidate will serve as a technical leader, architecting scalable test suites using modern test automation frameworks while executing system testing, security controls validation, and application-layer verification across Kubernetes environments.

This position requires onsite support at Hill AFB in Ogden, UT.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, developing, and executing end-to-end testing across a hybrid cloud digital system, including infrastructure, API integrations, security controls, and application-layer functionality.
• Architecting, developing, and maintaining scalable automated test suites across web applications and integrated platforms using Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript or Python).
• Validating that systems meet approved functional, performance, reliability, security, and operational readiness requirements.
• Integrating automated test pipelines into continuous delivery workflows (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) to validate builds automatically.
• Managing containerized test execution environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) to ensure reliable, reproducible test runs across development and staging environments.
• Identifying, isolating, and logging complex system defects, managing defect lifecycles, and conducting root-cause analysis in collaboration with development teams.
• Producing objective test evidence, execution metrics, and readiness assessments to support release and operational decision-making.
• Adhering to strict security protocols, DoD compliance standards, and software QA best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software engineering, system testing, or SDET roles.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise building, architecting, and scaling modern test automation frameworks using Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium (with a strong preference for Playwright).
• Strong proficiency in programming and scripting languages, including TypeScript, JavaScript, or Python.
• Strong understanding of Linux systems administration, web application architectures, hybrid cloud concepts, and API testing methodologies.
• Proven proficiency with Agile software development, user interface analysis, defect management, and technical troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical defects, QA metrics, test evidence, and testing strategies to cross-functional teams.
• US Citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with CI/CD concepts and methodologies, including building and maintaining automated test pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Extensive experience working with Kubernetes platforms (e.g., Rancher, EKS) and containerization technologies (Docker) for test execution and application deployment.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) for automated environment provisioning and test data seeding.
• Prior experience transitioning legacy test suites (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) to Playwright.
• Hands-on experience testing hybrid cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with performance/load testing tools (e.g., k6, JMeter) and database verification (SQL/NoSQL).
• Familiarity with security scanning, vulnerability management tools, and cybersecurity control validation.
• Relevant technical certifications (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Security+).

The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000.00 - $170,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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The Senior Systems Engineer will design, develop, and implement software systems/services solutions based on requirements analysis; perform operational feasibility evaluations and recommend improvements; develop and maintain system and solution code, architecture, and security documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement software systems/services solutions based on requirements analysis
• Perform operational feasibility evaluations and recommend improvements
• Develop and maintain system and solution code, architecture, and security documentation
• Experience with designing cloud-native architectures using cloud services such as AWS, Google, IBM, and Oracle
• Experience and expertise in writing efficient and performant SQL queries
• Originate JupyterHub Notebooks for user consumption, in addition to providing user facilitation in both originating and correct SQL queries to maximize system performance, while ensuring user requirements are exceeded
• Experience designing and operating cloud-native architectures using cloud services and big data systems
• Experience facilitating engineering discussions across teams representing multiple stakeholders to develop and execute implementation strategies that meet mission needs
• Experience with agile software development and testing
• Experience with data security, regulatory and compliance requirements, and security accreditation package development
• Experience with data security and governance using centralized security controls like LDAP, encryption, and auditing
• Experience with specialized technologies that are optimized for the particular use of the data, such as relational databases, NoSQL database, or object storage
• Experience using centralized security controls like LDAP, encrypting data, and auditing access to data
• Experience and understanding of IT Service Management and common SLA measurements
• Experience working with container orchestration technologies such as AWS ECS, AWS Fargate, and Kubernetes or other enhanced capabilities available
• Experience in managing large operational cloud environments spanning multiple tenants using Multi-Account management, AWS Well Architected Best Practices, and AWS Organization Units/Service Control Policies (OU/SCP)
• Experience in total systems perspectives, including a technical understanding of systems and applications relationships, dependencies, and requirements of hardware and software components
• Experience consulting with customers to determine present and future user needs
• Experience providing frequent contact with customers, traceability within program documents, and the overall computing environment and architecture

Requirements:

• 15+ years’ work experience plus a Bachelors Degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience

Desired Qualifications:

• AWS Certification(s), or other Cloud technologies Agile certification
• Databases: Postgres, MariaDB, ELK, Minio, AWS S3, Neo4j, MongoDB, noSQL
• Languages: Python, SQL
• Operating Systems: Centos7, RockyLinux8
• Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, Docker-Compose, Docker-Swarm
• Development Tools: Gitlab, Jupyterhub/Notebooks
• Environments: large collaboration, Agile development environments
• Data types: Unstructured, structured, or semi-structured data, including: CSV, JSON, JSONL, AVRO, Protocol Buffers, Parquet, etc.

Target Salary Range: $210,000.00 – $235,000.00 (Commensurate with specialized architecture expertise and technical skillset)

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This role demands a deep understanding of penetration testing methodologies and exploit development, focusing on identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities across a wide range of technologies. You will have the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the enhancement of security across a wide range of platforms.

If you possess a strong background in penetration testing or red teaming, and have a passion for cybersecurity, we encourage you to apply for this lead role. This position is remote but may require travel to customer sites in VA and field sites, as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Outlining plans to establish or leverage dynamically configurable, representative threat suites and network environments for scaled testing.
• Defining testing scenarios and automated test harnesses to characterize system detection, mitigation, and response capabilities against signature- and anomaly-based threats.
• Performing application security assessments targeting OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities and API security vectors.
• Assessing wireless and RF security, including penetration testing on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Zigbee networks.
• Executing advanced vulnerability scanning, risk assessments, and manual verification to evaluate impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Conducting comprehensive penetration testing across hardware, software, firmware, RF, and network components.
• Developing and executing custom exploits, proof-of-concept attacks, and threat-emulation environments to demonstrate vulnerability impact.
• Documenting detailed technical findings, evaluating exploit effort and risk levels, and delivering actionable remediation strategies to strengthen product security.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience across three or more domain areas: intelligence analysis, network engineering, network security, penetration testing, red team operations, hardware engineering, software engineering, exploit development, reverse engineering, or vulnerability assessment
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, customers, and external stakeholders
• Strong oral communication skills with experience leading briefing sessions, customer outreach, and user training
• Strong written communication skills with experience drafting technical status reports, case details, and system documentation
• Demonstrated experience synthesizing complex system analysis into clear technical reports, findings, and actionable recommendations
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Active professional certifications such as OSCP, PNPT, GPEN, CEH, or similar penetration testing and offensive security credentials
• Proven ability to research, develop, and execute complex exploits and proof-of-concept attacks
• Strong technical background in firmware analysis, binary exploitation, and embedded systems security assessments
• Proficiency in assessing cloud architectures and deployments across Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
• Familiarity with the NIST SP 800-53 security controls and risk management frameworks

The salary range for this position is $155,000.00 - $170,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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In this role, you will ensure end-to-end security, observability, and operational resilience for deployed software products. You will be a technical leader and proactive problem solver who excels in fast-paced environments and thrives within high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, optimize, and operate automated CI/CD pipelines using platforms such as Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD.
• Integrate security tools and controls directly into the CI/CD pipeline, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and container/dependency scanning.
• Implement and maintain robust automated testing frameworks across unit testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Collaborate with development teams to identify, prioritize, and remediate application and infrastructure security vulnerabilities.
• Enforce and maintain strict compliance with government and organizational security regulations and standards.
• Design resilient Policy-as-Code workflows and lead security posture improvements across multi-environment deployment platforms.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 7+ years building and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience with automation tools for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
• Proficiency with Git, GitLab, Jira, and associated developer ecosystem tools.
• Strong background in Linux systems administration and fundamental networking principles.
• Superior troubleshooting skills, strong collaboration abilities, and the capability to articulate complex technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Unwavering commitment to strict security protocols and DevSecOps best practices.

Additional Core Technical Skills Required

• Advanced Kubernetes orchestration security, admission controllers, runtime security monitoring, and pod security standards.
• Hands-on implementation of enterprise secrets managers for automated secret rotation and dynamic injection.
• Deep experience implementing GitOps operational models using tools such as ArgoCD or Flux.
• Experience deploying end-to-end monitoring, centralized logging, and metrics stacks.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in languages such as Python, Go, Bash, or C/C++.
• Strong practical experience with containerized software practices.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.
• Multi-cloud infrastructure experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with modern scanner suites.

Target Salary Range: $150,000.00 – $170,000.00

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The Senior Data Engineer will design, build, and optimize robust data pipelines and infrastructure to ensure reliable, accessible, and high-quality operational medicine data for analytics and mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver top-notch solutions using DevSecOps best practices for a Department of Defense customer.
• Utilize leading languages and frameworks such as Python (FastAPI), AWS, SQL (Trino SQL), and Rancher Kubernetes to create high-performance data engineering solutions.
• Build high-throughput data pipelines using Apache Spark, DBT, and Trino to aggregate, standardize, and process large volumes of heterogeneous data.
• Establish RESTful API endpoints for rapid return of large volumes of analytical health data.
• Take ownership of project domains and quickly become proficient in new subjects.
• Leverage Test Driven Development and User-Centered design best practices to automate testing and ensure delivered software meets customer needs.
• Apply software design best practices to identify and analyze potential solutions, generate design diagrams, and participate in technical exchange meetings.
• Embrace shared responsibility for system security.
• Engage continuously with project teams to deliver quality products.
• Participate in daily standups, sprint planning/review meetings, and customer demo sessions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience) with at least 8 years of professional experience working in an Agile team with DevOps practices and modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Experience with modern programming languages and frameworks including Python (FastAPI, Django, Flask), JavaScript (Node.js, Express, Vue, Svelte, React), and Java (Spring Boot).
• Experience developing data-focused solutions, designing and implementing OpenAPI compliant data schemas and REST APIs, and implementing data persistence and query logic.
• Experience developing AWS cloud solutions with a focus on data services such as S3, RDS, and EMR.
• Experience building scalable, production-grade data solutions for thousands of concurrent data consumers.
• US Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with AI/ML, Kubernetes (Rancher RKE2, AWS EKS), and microservice architectures.
• Experience with data engineering and big data technologies such as Apache Airflow, Trino, and AWS EMR.
• Experience with NIST Risk Management Framework, security accreditation process, HL7, FHIR, and Mirth Connect.
• Familiarity with Great Expectations, data contracts, and data validation.

This position has a hybrid schedule flexibility. The salary range is expected to be between $150,000 to $175,000, commensurate on experience.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement batch and real-time streaming data ingestion pipelines utilizing Spark, Kafka, and Airflow.
• Model and build performant data structures within enterprise data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery).
• Deploy and manage containerized data microservices using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Integrate automated security scanning and credential management tools into continuous integration (CI/CD) data pipelines.
• Collaborate within Agile teams to estimate user stories, review code, and mentor junior data engineers.

Qualifications:

• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 4-7+ years of data engineering experience.

Technical Competencies:

• Data Processing Frameworks: Hands-on experience with PySpark, Apache Airflow, Kafka, and dbt.
• Database Systems: Strong expertise with MPP databases, distributed data stores, and graph or key-value engines.
• Data Modeling: Proficiency in Kimball dimensional modeling, Data Vault 2.0, and high-performance schema optimization.
• Programming & Scripting: Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, Scala, or Java, alongside REST API development.
• Containerization: Proficient with Docker container orchestration, Kubernetes deployment, and Helm charts.
• Agile Frameworks: Active participation in Agile sprint execution, story point estimation, and backlog grooming.
• Multi-Cloud Architecture: Experience configuring and optimizing managed cloud data platforms in AWS GovCloud or Azure.
• Security Scanning Tooling: Experience embedding SAST/DAST tools and data-at-rest encryption practices into CI/CD pipelines.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Data Engineer, Databricks Certified Data Engineer, or CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator).
• Experience implementing fine-grained access control (ABAC/RBAC) in classified environment databases.

Target Salary Range: $130,000.00 – $170,000.00 (Commensurate with specialized expertise and technical skillset).

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The successful candidate will support both the Dark Wolf team and customer through advanced technical evaluations of cloud cybersecurity architecture best practices, ensuring high engineering standards of security and compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing recommendations to remediate cybersecurity program deficiencies and improve client cybersecurity processes, technologies, and configurations.
• Conducting technical evaluations of information systems design, containerized applications, and cloud architecture, ensuring security and operational requirements align with NIST and CNSS controls.
• Validating the efficacy of information system cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Developing automated methods to monitor and measure risk and security compliance efforts.
• Utilizing automated cloud security posture assessment tools to continuously monitor the AWS environment for configuration drift, ensuring strict adherence to the Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide.
• Leveraging AI-assisted tools to ingest infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform) and system documentation to rapidly identify cybersecurity and compliance gaps.
• Drafting and briefing statements of preliminary or residual cybersecurity risks for system operation.
• Assessing the design and effectiveness of existing security controls and working with solution and product development teams to identify, define, and document additional controls based on solution-specific or product-specific requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant Cybersecurity experience focusing on cybersecurity control assessment or implementation, penetration testing, or quality assurance testing.
• Active IAT Level 2 certification (i.e., Security+ CE, CySA+, CND, CCNA Security).
• Demonstrated experience conducting technical evaluations of information systems design, containerized applications, and cloud architecture.
• Ability to communicate on technical subjects using clear, concise, non-technical language.
• US Citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• IAT Level 3 or higher certifications (e.g., CISSP, SecurityX, CCNP, CISA).
• Experience with Terraform, OpenTofu, or other declarative IaC tools.
• Understanding of container security (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and securing DevSecOps pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience giving technical guidance to cloud engineers and system administrators.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $155,000.00 - $180,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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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.
• Validate the efficacy of log ingestion across IaaS, OS, and application layers (including AWS CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, and GuardDuty alerts).
• Develop, test, and deploy custom detection engineering rulesets within the SIEM.
• Utilize automated cloud security posture assessment tools to continuously monitor the AWS environment for configuration drift, ensuring strict adherence to the provided Security Requirements Guide.
• Leverage AI-assisted RMF tools to ingest infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform) and system documentation to rapidly identify compliance gaps, accelerating the cATO process.
• Support continuous exposure management and cATO workflows to maintain real-time system authorization.
• Coordinate proper security control implementation and detection tuning with system administrators and cloud engineers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant Cybersecurity experience focusing on SIEM validation, tuning, behavioral analytics (integrated with AWS infrastructure), continuous exposure management, and cATO support.
• High level of hands-on knowledge and experience with AWS and Splunk.
• Active IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA Security), with a strong preference for higher-level certifications.
• Demonstrated experience conducting technical evaluations of information systems design, containerized applications, and cloud architecture.
• Experience utilizing automated tools to monitor cloud environments for configuration drift against Security Requirements Guides.
• 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.
• US Citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• IAT Level 3 or higher certifications (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, CISM, GSLC).
• Advanced technical certifications relevant to the environment (e.g., AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin).
• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted RMF tools to ingest Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform) for automated compliance mapping.
• Deep understanding of container security (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and securing DevSecOps pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience giving technical guidance to cloud engineers and system administrators.

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The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of GCP services and technologies, as well as experience in designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Drive and implement technology solutions on Google Cloud
• Work with customers, partners, and internal project team members to understand customer business requirements and translate into actionable engineering tasks
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform
• Configure and manage GCP services such as Compute Engine, App Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, DataFlow, and BigQuery
• Architect and implement security best practices for GCP solutions using products such as Assured Workloads, Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP), Workload Identity Federation (WIF), Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, and Security Command Center
• Stay up-to-date on the latest GCP services and technologies and their applicability to the Public Sector space

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in cloud computing
• 3+ years of experience with GCP
• 5+ years of experience with one or more programming languages (e.g. Python)
• Required Certifications: Sec+ and Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Strong understanding of Google Cloud services and technologies
• Experience leading technical teams including delegating tasks, reviewing designs and completed tasks by team members, and coaching junior team members
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions
• Experience developing technical architecture documents, driving design decisions, developing documentation artifacts, and presenting technical solutions to clients and executive level leaders
• Experience with infrastructure automation using IaC tools such as Terraform
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and experience implementing CI/CD in cloud environments
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with the broader team as well as independently
• At least one Google Cloud Professional Certification
• US Citizenship and active Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within Agile teams
• Experience working with Google Cloud compliance products such as Security Command Center and Assured Workloads
• Experience ingesting, curating, and transforming raw data into clean, structured formats for data analysis
• Experience working with customers in the U.S. Public Sector
• Experience with DoD/DISA cybersecurity policies

This role is primarily remote but the candidate must be located within a commutable distance to a Dark Wolf Office. The compensation for this role is estimated to be between $150,000-$170,000, commensurate on experience.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Fine-tune open-source and proprietary AI models for domain-specific mission requirements.
• Develop RAG pipelines and vector search integrations using modern AI frameworks.
• Build, deploy, and manage containerized microservices using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Integrate automated security scanning tools directly into continuous integration pipelines.
• Collaborate within Agile teams to break down technical requirements, conduct technical reviews, and mentor junior developers.

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 4-7 years of software engineering experience.

Technical Competencies:

• AI Frameworks: Hands-on experience with frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Hugging Face.
• AI Models: Practical experience fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs).
• Machine Learning: End-to-end knowledge of model training, dataset curation, and data pipeline design.
• Programming & Scripting: Strong proficiency in Python, C++, and REST API architecture.
• Containerization: Proficient with Docker, Kubernetes cluster orchestration, and Helm charts.
• Agile Frameworks: Active participation in Agile sprint execution, story estimation, and backlog refinement.
• Multi-Cloud Architecture: Experience configuring and managing cloud services across AWS or Azure GovCloud environments.
• Security Scanning Tooling: Experience embedding SAST/DAST tools into CI/CD build environments.

Desired Qualifications:

• Specialized technical certifications such as Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA) or AWS Certified Developer/Architect.
• Experience working on high-assurance or government security projects.

Target Salary Range: $130,000.00 – $170,000.00 (Commensurate with specialized expertise and technical skillset).

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The SCAR will review, assess, and provide advice and recommendations to the SCA/AO throughout the RMF process for assigned programs.

Responsibilities:

• Review and assess programs throughout the RMF process
• Provide advice and recommendations to the SCA/AO
• Develop and review System Security Plans (SSPs)
• Write comprehensive Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
• Manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Analyze control effectiveness and identify critical risks

Requirements:

• 10+ years of relevant work experience, including experience as an ISSO, ISSM, SCA, SCAR, or similar roles
• Mastery of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Comprehensive technical understanding and practical experience with Windows/Linux OS hardening, network protocols, firewall configurations, IDS/IPS, cloud security, virtualization, and database security
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning, configuration assessment, and log analysis/SIEM platforms
• Expert-level knowledge of DoD/Agency-specific security requirements
• Proven ability to develop and review SSPs, SARs, and POA&Ms
• Strong capability in analyzing control effectiveness and articulating residual risk
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 3+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• US Citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ($130,000 - $180,000 per year)
• On-site presence expected 5 days per week

We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees.

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The team is actively developing, testing, and maintaining advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect space-ground systems, data links, and specialised infrastructure against complex modern threats. As part of this mission, our Red Team aggressively stress-tests defensive stacks, including the integration and deployment of the out-of-band cybersecurity tool Manticore and the in-band respond-and-protect solution Kraken.

Unlike a standard penetration testing role, this position focuses heavily on high-fidelity nation-state adversary emulation, advanced capability development, and specialised domain exploitation (including RF and satellite communication protocols). You will move beyond passive security to actively harden defences, identify hidden vulnerabilities, and provide actionable insights to fortify critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, develop, and maintain custom offensive toolsets, including C2 frameworks, initial access payloads, and post-exploitation modules
• Translate real-world threat intelligence into automated tradecraft and sophisticated, multi-layered simulated adversarial operations to achieve high-fidelity nation-state emulation
• Architect and deploy resilient, obfuscated redirector networks and sophisticated Command and Control (C2) infrastructure using covert channels to ensure operational persistence and bypass advanced EDR/XDR and NDR solutions
• Conduct vulnerability exploitation across diverse operating systems, complex mission architectures, and specialised hardware, including the reverse-engineering of embedded systems and exploiting RF and satellite communication protocols
• Provide real-world offensive intelligence essential for stress-testing and refining defensive counter-measures. Directly support the evaluation of the Manticore and Kraken security platforms to elevate the organisation’s collective security posture
• Conduct deep-dive analysis into modern defensive technologies (AMSI, ETW, Kernel-level monitoring) to develop novel bypass techniques against state-of-the-art Blue Team detection stacks

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field
• 6 minimum years proficiency in low-level languages for tool development and memory injection (C, C++, Go, Rust) as well as scripting languages (Python, PowerShell)
• Required Certifications: Must meet DoDM 8140 / IAWD 8570 IAT Level II minimum requirements
• Deep understanding of Windows Internals (PE format, API hooking, process hollowing), Linux, and/or Cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) from an offensive perspective
• Proven experience reverse-engineering embedded/specialised systems and transforming proof-of-concept (PoC) code into stable, operationally ready exploits
• Deep familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and the ability to emulate the full lifecycle of an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)
• US Citizenship and active Top Secret security clearance

The estimated salary range for this position is $155,000.00 - $180,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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The successful candidate will focus on Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Personally Identifiable Information (PII) governance, and policy development aligned with customer needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the development, management, and maintenance of comprehensive privacy and data compliance postures for federal information systems, with a primary focus on Department of Defense (DoD) environments.
• Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for federal systems, navigating distinct government PIA templates, adjudication processes, and System of Records Notices (SORN) coordination.
• Collaborating with program managers, Information System Security Managers/Officers (ISSMs/ISSOs), and system engineers to characterise data flows, identify PII types, and define system boundaries.
• Navigating and managing DoD/Department of the Wolf (DoW) privacy office review and approval workflows, including direct coordination with Component's Senior Component Official for Privacy (SCOP) and, where applicable, the DoW Chief Information Officer's Privacy and Civil Liberties Directorate.
• Providing expert guidance on PII governance and policy development, ensuring alignment with customer needs and evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Applying expertise to contractor-touching systems, ensuring full compliance with extended DoD/DoW guidance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Data Governance, Legal Studies, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant data privacy, financial compliance, or information assurance experience.
• One or more relevant professional privacy or security certifications (e.g., IAPP CIPP/G, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, or standard security baselines like Security+ CE, CAP/ISC2 CGRC).
• Proven experience handling Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), managing PII inventories, or acting as a Privacy Analyst / Compliance Officer within a federal or DoD environment.
• Hands-on tool experience associated with data discovery, compliance management, or workflow tracking.
• Familiarity with federal privacy regulations, NIST privacy frameworks, and risk management policies/procedures.
• Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new data compliance situations, especially during direct interactions with clients.
• Ability to communicate on complex privacy and technical subjects using clear, concise, non-technical language.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $120,000.00 - $150,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud computing technologies and platforms such as Kubernetes, AWS, and Terraform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy and maintain common Kubernetes platform services on cloud-native architecture.
• Integrate a Kubernetes platform with common enterprise services to meet organisational security requirements.
• Implement secure automation, effective monitoring, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Deploy and maintain Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines across multiple environments.
• Support and collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team on the latest technologies.
• Develop and iterate best practices to increase the quality and velocity of deployments.
• Implement industry best practices for system hardening and configuration management.

Required Qualifications:

• 0-4+ years of experience with commercial cloud service providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Experience designing and deploying self-managed Kubernetes to commercial cloud platforms.
• Experience integrating and providing cloud platform services within a Kubernetes cluster.
• Experience designing Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform.
• Experience with DevSecOps tools and processes such as GitLab CI, Artifactory, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Helm, Kustomize.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps processes, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Solid problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilities.
• B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or relevant experience in lieu of a degree).
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications (e.g., CompTia Security+ CE Certification).
• US Citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance or higher.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL DBMS.
• Experience deploying and maintaining Platform One's Big Bang suite of tools.
• Experience working with the DHA.
• Experience with DoD FedRAMP authorised cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud and/or Cloud One.
• Experience standing up and maintaining AWS services including RDS, EMR, ECR, EKS, and S3.
• Experience deploying Kubernetes using Rancher RKE2.
• Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation process and security requirements.
• Experience using DISA enterprise security products including HBSS and ACAS and performing security hardening to satisfy STIG requirements.
• Experience installing and configuring a service mesh for cluster ingress/egress, mTLS, and authorisation and authentication of services.
• Experience providing Identity Management services within a cloud or Kubernetes environment such as Open ID Connect (OIDC) or SAML SSO.

This position is local to the Falls Church, VA area, with attendance on site required about 50% of the time. The compensation for this role is estimated to be approximately $125,000.00-$150,000.00 commensurate on experience.

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The ideal candidate must display familiarity with both cloud-based and on-premises Windows, Linux, and mobile operating systems and environments and be able to conduct network and application security vulnerability analysis.

The candidate will analyse both commercial and federal mission systems to help identify potential vulnerabilities and help provide and implement remediation strategies to customers for these issues.

The successful candidate must have prior experience with multiple facets of penetration testing, using and ideally developing or contributing to both open source and proprietary tools.

Conducts open-source research on clients and their infrastructure to help identify data leakage that could lead to vulnerabilities.

Leverages programming knowledge to develop custom tools and exploits both for targeting unique client systems and building internal testing capabilities.

Prepares assessments and presentations of analyses and findings.

Develops and maintains analytical procedures to meet changing requirements and ensure effective operations.

This position is a hybrid role based on Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, UT.

Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses up to $25,000 are available, commensurate on skillset and experience level.

Responsibilities

• Candidates may be asked to move between projects and participate in either single engagement penetration tests or continuous engagement Red Teams.
• The position will primarily require the candidate to lead the technical aspect of a specific, long-term penetration testing effort, helping to conduct varied testing efforts against applications and networks for the federal government.
• Candidates may also be placed on a larger Red Team and be expected to develop a continuous campaign-based assessment that emulates the target’s real-world adversaries by developing new tools specific to the target.
• Candidates will be expected to integrate into ongoing testing efforts, requiring subject matter expertise in multiple disciplines of vulnerability testing and assessment, the ability to interact and liaison directly with clients, and a strong ability to write and document findings.
• Travel is required on an occasional basis for clients requiring onsite testing.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in three or more specific areas, including: intelligence analysis, network engineering, networking security, penetration testing, red team operations, hardware engineering, software engineering, exploit development, reverse engineering, vulnerability assessment, physical security assessments, social engineering.
• Strong knowledge of testing simulated intrusion attempts and physical penetration testing.
• Proficiency in the testing and assessment of mobile operating systems, embedded systems, and/or IoT devices.
• Familiarity with unmanned aerial vehicles and associated mobile and wireless technologies.
• Proficiency in various operating systems: Windows, iOS, Android, Mac, or Linux.
• Proficiency with cloud technology and deployments: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform.
• Moderate competency in at least one scripting and/or coding language.
• Working knowledge of software development, with preference for experience working around software development teams and efforts.
• Experience in network analysis methodologies.
• Experience in drafting reports, documenting case details, and summarising findings and recommendations based on system analysis.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
• BS (or equivalent) in Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT, EE, Network Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Willingness to travel.
• US Citizenship and an active Secret clearance with the ability to be upgraded to a Top Secret level.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with container technologies, including container orchestration and microservices.
• Experience with DevSecOps and adjacent tools; strong preference for experience with Kubernetes, software development pipelines.
• Security Certification: CEH, OSCP, PNPT, or similar security/pentesting certs.
• Experience employing advanced forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction, including dead system analysis and volatile data collection and analysis.
• Experience in performing post-incident computer forensics without destruction of critical data.
• Desired experience ensuring quality assurance and the spreading of best practices.
• MS degree in a technical field.
• Security+ Certification.

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This individual will play a critical role in assessing and enhancing the security of various products, including hardware, software, and embedded systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive penetration testing on hardware, software, and network components.
• Performing advanced vulnerability scanning and assessments on all components.
• Performing a Cybersecurity evaluation of the product under test to identify vulnerabilities that would negatively impact the Confidentiality, Integrity, or Availability of system data or functionality.
• Analyzing software, firmware, hardware, and/or RF components within the system.
• Opining on the impact and level of effort required to exploit the identified vulnerabilities as well as providing information on a high-level remediation strategy.
• Developing and executing exploits and proof-of-concept (PoC) attacks to demonstrate the impact of identified vulnerabilities.
• Analyzing and reverse engineering firmware and embedded systems to identify security weaknesses.
• Testing and assessing the security of secure boot processes and Trusted Execution Environments (TEE).
• Conducting web application security assessments, focusing on OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities and API security testing.
• Performing manual verification of vulnerabilities, assessing their risk and exploitability.
• Engaging in wireless and RF security testing, including penetration testing on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Zigbee networks.
• Utilizing Software Defined Radio (SDR) for protocol reverse engineering and testing.
• Reporting detailed findings, documenting case details, and providing actionable recommendations for remediation to enhance product security based on system analysis.
• Planning and executing full-scale, cross-domain vulnerability assessments, network penetration testing, and phishing/social engineering campaigns.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in three or more specific areas to include: intelligence analysis, network engineering, networking security, penetration testing, red team operations, hardware engineering, software engineering, exploit development, reverse engineering, vulnerability assessment, physical security assessments, or social engineering
• Proficiency with cloud technology and deployments across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Proficiency in the testing and assessment of mobile operating systems, embedded systems, and/or IoT devices
• Experience in drafting reports, documenting case details, and summarizing findings and recommendations based on system analysis
• Experience performing advanced vulnerability scanning and assessments on all components
• Experience conducting web application security assessments, focusing on OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities and API security testing
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of NIST 800-53 frameworks
• US Citizenship and an active security clearance at a minimum of the Secret Level

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven ability to develop and execute complex exploits and PoC attacks
• Strong analytical skills and experience in firmware, binary exploitation, and embedded systems testing
• Advanced knowledge of Software Defined Radio (SDR) and protocol reverse engineering
• Active professional certifications such as CEH, OSCP, PNPT, GPEN, or similar security/pen testing certifications

The salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $145,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of information security principles, as well as experience in software development, security engineering, risk management, and compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting technical evaluations of information systems design, containerized applications, and cloud architectures (AWS or GCP), and information security aspects and accreditation.
• Performing vulnerability assessments using automated software, pipeline, and container scanning tools including SonarQube, Snyk, NeuVector, and OWASP ZAP.
• Reviewing requests for software installation and conduct technical risk assessments on software implementation, specifically within Kubernetes clustered environments.
• Coordinating and tracking security action requests and report status to senior managers, leveraging GitOps workflows and automation tooling like ArgoCD and GitLab CI/CD.
• Analyzing, modifying when necessary, and maintaining the client’s certification to field security approvals (continuous ATO) by implementing DISA STIGs through automated Ansible Playbooks and hardened Dockerfiles.
• Conducting and analyzing auditing requirements continuously, implementing and monitoring logging, metrics, and tracing stacks via Grafana, Loki, Prometheus, Tempo, and Alloy.
• Enforcing zero-trust network architectures and traffic management within containerized environments using Istio or similar service meshes.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in IT security, information assurance, or DevSecOps engineering
• Background in secure software development with a proficiency in a scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Golang) with an emphasis on automation and a foundational knowledge of how to interact with REST APIs
• Experience and enjoyment in working directly with customers to improve cyber security posture
• Experience authoring and maintaining systems security documentation and hardening configurations for modern cloud environments
• Experience in generating appropriate security documentation to receive proper authorization from customer security personnel, and correcting security shortfalls as they are identified through customer-sponsored reviews
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes Administration and a deep foundational knowledge of containerization (Docker and similar technologies)
• Understanding of the cyber environment and threats of our cyber adversaries, specifically regarding cloud and supply-chain vulnerabilities
• Possesses strong technical skills and analytic ability
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related technical field
• IAT Lvl 2 certification (e.g., Security+)
• US Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an ISSE / ISSM in a DoD or federal environment
• Relevant technical certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), or cloud-specific professional DevOps/Security certifications

The estimated salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $140,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical interview.

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In this role, you will work alongside senior engineers to help ensure observability, security, and smooth operational flows across the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining and operating automated CI/CD pipelines utilizing platforms such as Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD.
• Support the integration of security tools and scanning processes into CI/CD workflows, including static code analysis, dynamic code analysis, and vulnerability scanning.
• Help implement and execute automated testing suites, including unit testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Collaborate with the development team to help identify and remediate security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in deployed applications.
• Maintain adherence to relevant security regulations, standards, and team operational procedures.
• Learn and apply Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and modern DevSecOps tools under the guidance of senior technical team members.

Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 0–4 years of experience with CI/CD concepts, methodologies, or automated pipeline building.
• Foundational exposure to or basic hands-on experience with automation tools for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
• Familiarity with version control systems and collaboration tools such as Git, GitLab, and Jira.
• Basic understanding of Linux systems administration and fundamental networking principles.
• Good troubleshooting skills paired with strong communication abilities to discuss technical concepts with teammates.
• Commitment to strict security protocols and DevSecOps best practices.

Core Technical Skills for Junior/Entry Level:

• Ability to write fundamental scripts in Bash or Python to automate basic administrative tasks.
• Fundamental understanding of container concepts (e.g., Docker runtime, basic Dockerfiles).
• Familiarity with standard Git operations (branching, merging, pull/merge requests).
• Comfort navigating Linux environments, inspecting logs, and managing standard command-line tools.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, C, or C++.
• Exposure to containerized software engineering practices and runtimes.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices and methodologies.
• Baseline familiarity with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Exposure to basic security scanning and vulnerability management tools.
• Entry-level or professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner / Developer, or Linux foundation credentials.

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In this role, you will work alongside senior data architects and engineers to ingest, clean, and transform structured and unstructured datasets, ensuring high data quality and system dependability for mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with constructing and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and SQL.
• Support data ingestion from structured and unstructured sources into relational and non-relational databases.
• Perform basic data profiling, quality checks, and schema validation.
• Build, run, and maintain application modules using Docker for deployment.
• Execute automated security scanning tools and perform unit tests to ensure code quality and compliance.
• Participate actively in daily Agile activities, code reviews, and backlog refinement sessions.

Qualifications:

• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 0-4+ years of data engineering experience.

Technical Competencies:

• Data Processing Frameworks: Basic familiarity with Apache Spark, Pandas, or SQL-based transformation frameworks.
• Database Systems: Core understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and foundational NoSQL concepts.
• Data Modeling: Basic knowledge of dimensional modeling, normalization, and relational schema design.
• Programming & Scripting: Strong fundamental proficiency in SQL, Python, and Bash scripting.
• Containerization: Experience building and running basic Docker containers.
• Agile Frameworks: Working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Kanban workflow practices.
• Multi-Cloud Architecture: Basic familiarity with cloud object storage and data services in AWS or Azure.
• Security Scanning Tooling: Hands-on exposure to static code analysis and security scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube).

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience writing automated SQL and Python unit tests.
• Basic certifications such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Developer.

Target Salary Range: $90,000.00 – $130,000.00 (Commensurate with specialized expertise and technical skillset).

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In this role, you will work alongside senior technical leads to maintain data processing workflows, implement foundational software code, and assist in containerizing software components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with building and maintaining scalable ML data ingestion pipelines.
• Support code development and scripting using Python and Bash.
• Containerize application modules using Docker for deployment.
• Perform regular unit testing and execute automated security scanning tools to ensure code health and compliance.
• Participate in daily Agile activities, code reviews, and backlog refinement sessions.

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 0-4+ years of software engineering experience.

Technical Competencies:

• AI Frameworks: Basic familiarity with PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• AI Models: Basic understanding of model evaluation techniques and foundational prompt engineering.
• Machine Learning: Core understanding of supervised/unsupervised learning concepts and feature engineering.
• Programming & Scripting: Practical competency in Python and fundamental scripting tools.
• Containerization: Experience building and running basic Docker images.
• Agile Frameworks: Working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Kanban concepts.
• Multi-Cloud Architecture: Basic familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Security Scanning Tooling: Hands-on exposure to static code analysis and security scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube).

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience writing automated unit tests and maintaining code repositories.
• Cloud or technical entry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner).

Target Salary Range: $90,000.00 – $130,000.00 (Commensurate with specialized expertise and technical skillset).

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Key responsibilities include:

• Directing technical and operational effectiveness of cyber defense capabilities
• Delivering strategic recommendations to refine architectures, processes, incident handling, and reporting lifecycle
• Ensuring operational readiness and effectiveness of Agency IT systems, network defenses, and situational awareness reporting
• Managing comprehensive incident response operations and delivering high-impact analytical products
• Maximizing utility of existing security tools to correlate information and synthesize data into actionable intelligence
• Driving agile automation initiatives to eliminate manual inefficiencies

Required qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Subject Matter Expertise in Risk Management Framework
• Hands-on experience enforcing information protection policies in an unclassified environment
• Extensive experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, Sentinel, ELK Stack, Crowdstrike
• Experience with Infrastructure and Cloud Security tools including Terraform/Ansible, Github
• At least one cyber security certification: CASP+, CE, CSSLP, CISSP
• Strong experience with DoD and Air Force Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Proficient with a major cloud services platform, e.g., GCP, Azure, AWS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret or TS/SCI security clearance

Desired qualifications:

• Experience with task management, metrics collection, and status reporting
• Proficiency with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technology
• Demonstrated knowledge in resource allocation, workload management, and contract management
• Additional certifications relevant to system and cyber security

The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $145,000.00 - $175,000.00.

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This role is essential in providing significant impacts to the program, helping teams navigate ATO, cATO, and deployment processes efficiently while maintaining high standards of security and compliance.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Creating, managing, and maintaining A&A packages to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and other artifacts.
• Supporting the entry and maintenance of data into information system security systems of record, such as eMASS or Xacta.
• Driving 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-Availability (C-I-A) of the environment.
• Familiar with briefing ISSMs/SCAs/AOs to provide updates on the Cyber posture of the information system.
• Manage and implement Continuous Monitoring activities, consisting of periodical reviews of controls, audits, vulnerability scans, and penetration test reports.
• POA&M development to compile and track system vulnerabilities, mitigation efforts, remediation and closures; ability to provide fix actions and compensating controls.
• Performs POA&M maintenance to include reviews and stakeholder briefings, as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience leading a team of Cyber individuals
• 5+ years of relevant Cyber experience
• 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
• Experience as an RMF Engineer, ISSO, and/or information assurance engineer
• Hands-on eMASS or Xacta experience completing full system lifecycle activities
• Experience with NIST 800-53 Rev5 and CNSSI 1253
• Experience with Air Force risk management policies/procedures, to include DODI 8510.01, AFI 17-101, Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas for executive level consumption
• Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations; especially during interactions with clients
• B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline; or in lieu of degree, 3 years of equivalent industry experience
• US Citizenship and have a TS/SCI security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• 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 with DoD Fast Track ATO Handbook & Air Force Continuous ATO Playbook methodologies

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The successful candidate will support the team and customer through advanced technical evaluations, security controls development and implementation, and comprehensive ATO management ensuring high standards of security and compliance.

This position requires TS/SCI eligibility and will be based out of the Omaha, Nebraska area with a full-time on-site requirement at Offutt AFB.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing, testing, and implementing secure operating systems, networks, security monitoring, tuning and management of IT security systems and applications, incident response, digital forensics, loss prevention, and eDiscovery actions.
• Conducting risk and vulnerability assessment at the network, system and application level.
• Leveraging AI-assisted RMF tools to ingest system documentation and post-deployment playbooks to rapidly identify compliance gaps, accelerating the ATO process.
• Supporting continuous exposure management and ATO workflows to maintain real-time system authorization.
• Coordinating proper security control implementation with system administrators and engineers.
• Developing and implementing security controls and formulating operational risk mitigations along with assisting in security awareness programs.
• Involved in a wide range of security issues including architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access.
• Performing analyses to validate established security requirements and recommending additional security requirements and safeguards.
• Supporting the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.
• Periodically conducting a review of each system's audits and monitoring corrective actions until all actions are closed.
• Supporting cyber metrics development, maintenance and reporting.
• Providing briefings to senior staff.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Cybersecurity
• 7+ years of experience validating security controls within systems by utilizing scanning tools, configuration reviews, and manual testing
• 7+ years of experience utilizing the Risk Management Framework in support of obtaining a Authority to Operate
• Proficiency in drafting and auditing System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) that clearly explain risk to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to "translate" between the developers (who have the data) and the formal cybersecurity leadership (who needs the data).
• Experience translating technical configurations into "audit-ready" evidence for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools like eMASS or ServiceNow.
• Hands-on with eGRC tools like: eMASS, XACTA, RSA Archer, etc.
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas for executive level consumption
• Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations; especially during interactions with clients
• Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to seamlessly incorporate new knowledge or information during client interactions
• Must have IAT II Certification
• B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline
• US Citizenship and Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

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This role is central to ensuring the optimal adoption, efficient use, and continuous improvement of cloud services within a secure government environment.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in Google Cloud with exceptional communication and customer engagement skills, dedicated to fostering a successful cloud transformation journey for their DOD partner.

This position is primarily remote and will require support out of one of the following Dark Wolf Hubs - Herndon, VA; Tampa, FL; San Antonio, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Ogden, UT; or Omaha, NE.

Responsibilities:

• Work with customers to identify and define requirements, pain points, optimisation opportunities, and security concerns, and translate them into actionable engineering tasks.
• Generate, update, action, and close out assignment tickets in response to customer needs, evolving security concerns, optimisation opportunities, and other stimuli.
• Conduct customer engagement activities such as weekly office hours, system monitoring, customer requirement gathering, and basic engineering support necessary to ensure the proper use of Google Platform.
• Work with users to ensure projects are optimised for usage in the platform to minimise cost on a project level-basis, and provide education around the cloud to support overall culture change.
• Collect and provide customer feedback to the government team to inform impacts of planning decisions.
• Explore opportunities for service automation, recognising and experimenting with templatisation for common service requests through customer consulting procedures.
• Compile feedback, suggestions, best practices, and lessons learned, and assist in updating documentation and communication processes as necessary to continuously improve the Zero Trust architecture and cybersecurity accreditation processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cloud computing.
• 1+ years of experience with GCP.
• Strong facility with customer and user interaction, coaching, and requirements gathering.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices or DoD/DISA cybersecurity policies.
• Strong understanding of Google Cloud services and technologies.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions.
• Experience developing technical architecture documents, driving design decisions, developing documentation artifacts, and presenting technical solutions to clients and executive-level leaders.
• Experience with infrastructure automation using IaC tools such as Terraform.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and experience implementing CI/CD in cloud environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the broader team as well as independently.
• US Citizenship and active Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one of the following certifications: Security+, Network+, A+, Cloud+, SSCP.
• At least one Google Cloud Professional Certification.
• Experience using Gitlab Service Desk and Gitlab issue tracking.
• Experience working within Agile teams.
• Experience working with Google Cloud compliance products such as Security Command Center and Assured Workloads.
• Experience working with customers in the U.S. Public Sector.
• Experience with DoD/DISA cybersecurity policies.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $125,000.00 - $150,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of GCP services and technologies, as well as experience in designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Drive and implement technology solutions on Google Cloud.
• Collaborate with customers, partners, and internal project team members to understand customer business requirements and translate them into actionable engineering tasks.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform.
• Configure and manage GCP services such as Compute Engine, App Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, and Cloud SQL.
• Architect and implement security best practices for GCP solutions using products such as Assured Workloads, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, and Security Command Center.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest GCP services and technologies and their applicability to the Public Sector space.

Mid Level Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cloud computing.
• 1+ year of experience with GCP.
• 1+ year of experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python).
• Strong understanding of Google Cloud services and technologies.
• Experience leading technical teams, including delegating tasks, reviewing designs and completed tasks by team members, and coaching junior team members.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions.
• Experience developing technical architecture documents, driving design decisions, developing documentation artifacts, and presenting technical solutions to clients and executive-level leaders.
• Experience with infrastructure automation using IaC tools such as Terraform.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and experience implementing CI/CD in cloud environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the broader team as well as independently.
• US Citizenship and active Secret clearance.

Mid Level Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one Google Cloud Professional Certification.
• Experience working within Agile teams.
• Experience working with Google Cloud compliance products such as Security Command Center and Assured Workloads.
• Experience working with customers in the U.S. Public Sector.
• Experience with DoD/DISA cybersecurity policies.

Senior Level Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in cloud computing.
• 3+ years of experience with GCP.
• 5+ years of experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python).
• Strong understanding of Google Cloud services and technologies.
• Experience leading technical teams, including delegating tasks, reviewing designs and completed tasks by team members, and coaching junior team members.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions.
• Experience developing technical architecture documents, driving design decisions, developing documentation artifacts, and presenting technical solutions to clients and executive-level leaders.
• Experience with infrastructure automation using IaC tools such as Terraform.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and experience implementing CI/CD in cloud environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the broader team as well as independently.
• At least one Google Cloud Professional Certification.
• US Citizenship and active Secret clearance.

Senior Level Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within Agile teams.
• Experience working with Google Cloud compliance products such as Security Command Center and Assured Workloads.
• Experience working with customers in the U.S. Public Sector.
• Experience with DoD/DISA cybersecurity policies.

This position will be hybrid/remote based out of a Dark Wolf Hub: Herndon VA, Tampa FL, Colorado Springs CO, Ogden UT, or Omaha NE.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be the following, commensurate on experience and technical skillset:

• Mid Level: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00.
• Senior Level: $160,000.00 - $190,000.00.

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As part of this team, you will develop, test, implement, and maintain software tools and capabilities that monitor, analyze, visualize, and report on the cyber status of space ground systems and data links.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating current software architectures and implementing meaningful improvements to ensure a robust, field-ready solution.
• Ensuring consistent submission of high-quality, technically accurate products to the Government client.
• Providing strategic advice, technical expertise, and mentorship to program and project staff, performing all functional duties independently.
• Developing specialized tools to assess cyber vulnerabilities, prioritize cyber investments, and protect against unauthorized intrusion, corruption, and destruction of Space Force networks.
• Communicating clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy,oral and written.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development, or STEM-related specialty plus 3 years’ experience in full-stack development.
• 8+ years of relevant experience performing engineering activities in the Government (military and/or civil servant), federally funded research and development center, or profit or non-profit Government support, or development contractor arena.
• SAFe for Teams certification.
• AWS certifications (Associate Developer, & AWS Specialty Security within a year of start date) or demonstrate AWS competence using the CLI and Boto.
• Experience in the following programming languages: C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, & Angular.
• Familiarity and knowledge of: Apache Spark, Kubernetes, Kafka, SIMP Project, Ansible, Docker, GIT, Linux, Suricata, Zeek, Kibana, Logstash, Elastic Search, Neo4J, PostgreSQL, Terraform, Artifactory, GitLab.
• Experience or knowledge in the following areas: network engineering, AWS Cloud, agile software development, agile methodologies, agile project management, software project management, defensive cyber military operations, software development life cycle management, program/project management, systems engineering, strategic planning, cross-functional team.
• US Citizen with a Top Secret security clearance.

The estimated salary range for this position is $155,000.00 - $180,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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This execution-focused role requires strong independent judgment, operational risk management expertise, and authoritative communication to bridge commercial innovation and military adoption. This position will require up to 50% travel.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee daily range operations and test logistics. Coordinate instrumentation, telemetry, targets, airspace, and operator positioning to ensure test plans are executed precisely as written.
• Manage day-to-day execution of test events on military ranges, acting as the primary government-affiliated point of contact for range control, ground crews, and vendor staff. Enforce gating compliance,including airworthiness, flight releases, spectrum/emitter authorizations, cyber clearances, and range safety approvals,using Operational Risk Management (ORM) frameworks.
• Hold active stop-work/halt-event authority when operating envelopes or safety limits are exceeded.
• Resolve range schedule shifts, resource dropouts, and unpredictable field conditions in real time, maintaining execution integrity so generated data remains defensible and credible.
• Act as the direct on-site representative interacting with range commanders, military operators, commercial tech vendors, and downstream Service partners to maintain smooth operational workflows.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of directly relevant test planning, test management, and full lifecycle T&E experience within DoD or national security domains.
• Experience conducting on-site test execution, range logistics management, and field data collection within DoD test range environments.
• Experience applying ORM frameworks and acting with Range Safety Officer (RSO) authority, including enforcing compliance and exercising halt-event authority.
• Understanding of DoD range protocols, flight clearances, spectrum/emitter authorizations, airworthiness releases, and cyber security approvals.
• Authoritative communication skills capable of credibly engaging range commanders, military units, and commercial vendors.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to support range events, partner facilities, and vendor sites.
• US Citizenship and a Secret security clearance.

The estimated salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $175,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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The Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) CBC2 goals include achieving alignment with the Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) vision of improved information sharing, layered security, common data and architecture standards, system resiliency, faster implementation, and more effective cross-domain capabilities, including the ability for any sensor to inform any shooter across all domains.

This next-generation system shall employ the latest advancements across the technology spectrum, including AI/ML and distributed architectures.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in large, complex system of systems design, development, and integration projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform high-level, day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for complex operating systems, workstations, and servers.
• Coordinate, direct, and perform complex software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.
• Schedule installations and upgrades and maintain them in accordance with established IT policies and procedures.
• Continuously monitor and tune multiple systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
• Ensure workstation/server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions of varying complexities.
• Ensure data/media recoverability by developing and implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.
• Plan and implement the modernization of servers.
• Develop, implement, and promote standard operating procedures and schedules.
• Conduct hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
• Develop and implement new standards, policies, and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of experience, Master's degree and 7+ years of experience. Experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Current DoD 8570 IA Baseline Certification, IAT Level II (e.g., Security+, CE, CCNA Security, CYSA+).
• US Citizenship required. Ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience using ServiceNow, Remedy, or a similar ticketing system.
• Experience managing standing up and troubleshooting Windows Server Operating Systems in virtual and physical environments (e.g., VMware or HyperVisor).
• Experience working with Microsoft Active Directory networks and associated services (DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Distributed File System, etc.).
• Experience working with file and data permissions on network-hosted file shares and storage (i.e., NetApp, New Technology File System (NTFS), etc.).

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In this role, you will serve as the principal authority on modern DevSecOps strategies, driving shift-left security practices, zero-trust architectures, and high-reliability platform engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enterprise CI/CD Strategy & Operations: Architect, maintain, and optimize mission-critical CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure, leveraging tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and enterprise automation engines.
• Automated Security Integration & Continuous ATO: Spearhead the seamless integration of dynamic security tools and automated governance into pipelines,including SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and container analysis,to support Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO).
• Testing & Quality Framework Design: Establish and maintain comprehensive automated testing architectures covering unit testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Vulnerability & Threat Remediation: Lead cross-functional collaboration with software development and security teams to proactively identify, prioritize, and remediate application and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
• Governance & Standards Compliance: Define and enforce compliance strategies aligned with federal security regulations, DoD guidelines, and strict agency security standards.
• Technical Leadership & Innovation: Drive DevSecOps roadmaps, evaluate cutting-edge tools, define infrastructure-as-code (IaC) governance, and mentor multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Qualifications:

• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: Minimum 15+ years of total technical experience, with at least 7+ years specializing in building, securing, and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Infrastructure Automation: Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience using automation tools for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Source Control & Developer Tooling: Expert-level proficiency with version control systems and ecosystem platforms (e.g., Git, GitLab, Jira).
• Systems & Networking Mastery: Strong understanding of Containerization, Linux systems administration, kernel-level operations, and fundamental networking protocols.
• Communication & Leadership: Superior problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities to articulate complex technical architectures, risks, and strategies to executive leadership, technical teams, and government stakeholders.
• Security Discipline: Deep commitment to adhering to strict security protocols, defensive systems design, and DoD/IC best practices.

Core SME Technical Competencies:

• Continuous ATO (cATO) & Compliance-as-Code: Proven expertise translating NIST SP 800-53, DISA STIGs, and CNSSI 1253 controls into automated pipeline validation checks (e.g., using OSCAL, Open Policy Agent).
• Air-Gapped & High-Security Environment Engineering: Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and mirror repositories within disconnected, air-gapped, or Cross Domain Solution (CDS) networks.
• Advanced Container Orchestration Security: Expert-level knowledge of Kubernetes security architectures, Service Mesh traffic policies (Istio), Admission Controllers (OPA/Gatekeeper, Kyverno), and runtime security tooling (Falco).
• Zero Trust & Secrets Lifecycle Management: Architecture experience implementing identity-aware security models and enterprise secrets management solutions (HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager) for automated dynamic dynamic secret rotation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Programming & Scripting: Strong proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Python, Go, Bash, or C/C++.
• Containerization: Deep practical experience with containerized software practices and container runtimes (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes).
• Agile Frameworks: Experience driving outcomes within Agile, Scrum, or SAFe software engineering methodologies.
• Multi-Cloud Architecture: Direct experience architecting secure cloud platforms across AWS, Azure, GCP, or specialized IC cloud environments (C2S/GovCloud).
• Security Scanning Tooling: Deep familiarity with modern vulnerability management and static/dynamic scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, OWASP ZAP, Fortify).

Advanced Certifications:

• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• CompTIA Security+ or GIAC DevSecOps Automation (GCSA)

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In this role, you will lead the integration of security and operational resilience, ensuring total observability, automated compliance, and software assurance across complex systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• CI/CD Platform Leadership: Maintain, optimize, and scale production-grade CI/CD pipelines utilizing platforms such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and custom workflow engines.
• Automated Security Engineering: Ensure the seamless integration of automated security controls and scanning processes throughout the pipeline, including static code analysis (SAST), dynamic code analysis (DAST), dependency auditing, and vulnerability scanning.
• Testing Architecture: Implement and maintain robust automated testing frameworks across unit testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Vulnerability & Risk Remediation: Collaborate directly with software development and security teams to proactively identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities and architectural weaknesses in deployed software products.
• Regulatory Compliance & Security Governance: Implement and enforce compliance with relevant federal, DoD, and organizational security regulations and standards.
• Platform & Infrastructure Strategy: Establish enterprise Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) module standards, direct multi-environment deployment frameworks, and lead response strategies for enterprise-level vulnerabilities.

Qualifications:

• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Professional Experience: 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including deep expertise in CI/CD concepts, methodologies, and enterprise automated pipeline construction.

Core Technical Skills Required for Expert Level:

• Enterprise Container Orchestration & Security: Deep experience managing enterprise Kubernetes clusters, authoring NetworkPolicies, implementing Service Meshes (e.g., Istio, Linkerd), and enforcing runtime security (e.g., Falco).
• Policy-as-Code & Guardrails: Experience implementing Policy-as-Code architectures using tools like Open Policy Agent (OPA/Gatekeeper) or Kyverno to automate compliance enforcement before runtime.
• Secrets Management Architecture: Hands-on design and implementation of automated secret lifecycle solutions (e.g., HashiCorp Vault) integrating dynamically into pipelines and runtime platforms.
• Distributed Observability: Proven capability building centralized telemetry stacks leveraging OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK/OpenSearch.

Desired Qualifications:

• Programming & Scripting: High proficiency in languages such as Python, Go, Bash, or C/C++.
• Containerization: Comprehensive experience with containerized software engineering practices and runtimes (Docker, Podman, OCI specs).
• Agile Engineering: Proven experience working within and leading Agile/Scrum software development teams.
• Multi-Cloud Expertise: Architecture experience across major cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Security Tooling Ecosystem: Hands-on experience integrating modern security scanners (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, OWASP ZAP, Fortify).

Target Salary Range: $160,000.00 – $210,000.00 (Commensurate with specialized expertise and technical skillset).

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The focus for this individual will be on automating deployment and security controls and building self-service platform tools to eliminate manual bottlenecks, ensuring continuous compliance and maintaining the Authority to Operate (ATO) across all environments.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and assisting with ongoing development of continuous build/integration infrastructure.
• Supporting CI/CD tools integration, operations, change management, and maintenance.
• Supporting full automation of CI/testing.
• Supporting policies, standards, guidelines, governance, and related guidance for both CI/CD operations and for work of developers.
• Working closely with software developers, production support, and information security to automate and support infrastructure and tooling in cloud-based platforms.
• Providing guidance and applying agile and DevOps/DevSecOps practices to streamline product delivery and reliable operations of product.
• Continuously identify opportunities to automate and save time.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT Security, Information Systems, or equivalent
• 8+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience working with commercial cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Extensive experience with Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and Container Security
• Experience designing Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform or Ansible
• Strong proficiency in CI/CD tooling (GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD, or similar)
• Experience with Linux administration and hardening
• Demonstrated knowledge of DevSecOps processes and software supply chain security (SBOMs, signing, verification)
• Proven experience designing, deploying, operating, and maintaining secure Cloud products and services within a Cloud-based environment to enable development teams to deliver features in the most efficient way possible
• Proven experience providing Source Control Management/Documentation, creating and maintaining fully automated CI build processes for multiple environments
• Experience writing, building, and deploying scripts.
• Proven experience enabling successful release management by moving code from Development and Testing environments to Staging and Production
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• US Citizenship and active Top Secret security clearance

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As a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, you will be part of a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that development and software continuous delivery and integrations use security best practices throughout the process. You will work onsite at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring capabilities deployed meet security requirements and testing
• Working with cloud deployment activities to ensure configurations meet STIG or DOD required security standards
• Supporting the design, implementation, and management of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitLab
• Assisting in integrating security protocols within DevSecOps workflows
• Collaborating with team members to manage infrastructure and configuration using tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Gaining hands-on experience with cloud systems, such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
• Learning and assisting in software development using Java and Python

Required qualifications:

• 10+ years in technical roles related to DevSecOps, development, or system operations
• Experience with programming languages such as Java, Node/JS, Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Python
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps concepts and tools
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• SAFe certification for Teams, OR the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Active Top Secret security clearance

Desired qualifications:

• Cloud migration experience

We offer a fully on-site role in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and we are proud to be an EEO/AA employer.

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The ideal candidate will be responsible for understanding and securing automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and advising other teams on security best practices across the entire pipeline development process.

Our DevSecOps engineers are asked to solve challenging security problems for unique customers and have a direct impact on the direction of software products and solutions used by those customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement, secure, and improve applications using GitLab CI/CD, focusing on reviewing pipeline security scans and hardening of web applications.
• Support Certificate to Field granting to the customer's platform using knowledge of secure development practices.
• Familiar with Platform One BigBang services and technologies.
• Work within Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban, utilizing Atlassian Jira and Confluence for project management and documentation.
• Understand how to deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and ArgoCD on Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.
• Be familiar with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible and Terraform.
• Manage storage and artifact repositories using MinIO, Nexus, and S3 solutions.
• Be acquainted with monitoring system performance with tools like Grafana, Kibana, and Prometheus.
• Integrate and manage security scanning tools like Anchore, NeuVector, SonarQube, and Twistlock (Prisma Cloud) into the CI/CD pipeline to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Secure sensitive data using HashiCorp Vault and SOPS Encryption for secrets management.
• Understand PostgreSQL and other database technology.
• Familiarity in various programming languages, including JavaScript, Bash Scripting, C++, Go, PHP, Python, Rust, and TypeScript.
• Work with multiple frameworks and libraries such as .Net, FastAPI, Flask, Flutter, Rails, React, Shiny, and Vue to support web application deployments.
• Utilize build tools like Gradle and Maven, along with package managers such as Npm, Yarn, and Yum, to manage dependencies and automate builds.

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of proven experience in DevSecOps, with a strong background in Linux and container technologies.
• Expertise in implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• High level of experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience working with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI/CD).
• Expertise in working with IaC tools (Ansible, Terraform).
• Knowledge of storage and artifact repositories (MinIO, Nexus, S3).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Grafana, Kibana, Prometheus).
• Experience with security scanning tools (Anchore, NeuVector, SonarQube, Twistlock).
• Experience applying security remediations to systems and software.
• Experience with secrets management tools (HashiCorp Vault, SOPS).
• US Citizen and an active Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Bash) and frameworks/libraries (e.g., .Net, React, Rails).
• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Gradle, Maven) and package managers (e.g., Npm, Yarn, Yum).
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL).

The estimated salary range for this position is $155,000.00 - $185,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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The successful candidate will work within the team to develop and maintain multiple Kubernetes-based PaaS solutions at different classification levels, automate deployment of services, provide and develop documentation, and monitor security and performance of the platform and deployed services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploying and maintaining critical services supporting both on-prem and cloud-native architecture.
• Working with the Cybersecurity team by implementing industry best practices for system hardening and configuration management.
• Using automation best practices, such as IaC and GitOps, for repeatability and fast provisioning of environments.
• Deploying and maintaining Kubernetes platforms in multiple environments and classification levels.
• Working closely with development teams to provide onboarding support.
• Ensuring platform and networks are compliant with DoD policies.
• Supporting backup and disaster recovery planning.

Required Qualifications:

• On-site presence at least 3 days a week.
• US Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance required.

Path 1: Kubernetes Candidate

• 2+ years of experience administering Kubernetes in production environments.
• Using automation best practices, such as IaC and GitOps, for repeatability and fast provisioning of environments.
• Experience with deploying and maintaining CNCF products to on-prem or cloud environments.
• HS Diploma.

Path 2: Generalist Candidate

• 3+ years of relevant experience administering Linux servers (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu) in production environments.
• Experience with CI/CD automation servers (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Experience with administration of Linux endpoints (clients).
• Experience with traditional Linux authentication services such as LDAP(S), SSSD, Kerberos, and/or tools such as FreeIPA/RHEL IdM.
• Hands-on experience with digital certificate management and provisioning across services, systems, and user accounts.
• Experience with providing Identity Management services including SSO using OpenID Connect (OIDC) or SAML.
• Scripting experience including at least a subset of the following: Bash, Python, Terraform/OpenTofu, Ansible.
• 2+ years of experience administering (or a power-user on) hypervisors (e.g., VMware, Proxmox) in production environments.
• HS Diploma.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with CI/CD automation servers including GitLab CI, Jenkins, or CircleCI.
• Scripting experience including at least a subset of the following: Bash, Python, Terraform, Ansible.
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience and/or familiarity with security scanning tools such as SonarQube, OWASP-DC, Anchore, Claire, OPA, Fortify, Checkmarx, Synk, and OpenSCAP.

Work Arrangement:

• This location is located in College Park, MD with a part-time remote option.
• On-site presence is expected 3 days per week with the option of 2 days of remote work.

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $140,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical interview.

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Responsibilities include:

• Managing a team of 40+ personnel to develop and implement an agile strategy for IT infrastructure and cybersecurity services
• Leading personnel in various disciplines, including offensive and defensive cybersecurity, DevOps engineering, and strategic communication
• Interacting with stakeholders, including engineers, developers, vendors, and executive-level sponsors
• Assisting with subcontractor relationship management and documentation
• Managing client deliverables and producing project management artifacts
• Demonstrating creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Communicating effectively in written and verbal formats
• Allocating resources effectively to support project objectives and deliverables
• Contributing to the development and implementation of cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures
• Analyzing, planning, and developing requirements and standards for scheduled projects
• Monitoring project progress and performance
• Maintaining comprehensive project documentation

Required qualifications include:

• Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior Air Force leaders
• Demonstrated experience in contract management and proactive risk identification
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Assessment and Authorization process
• Familiarity with offensive and defensive cybersecurity, SIEMs, and cybersecurity software tools
• Strong customer service, written, and interpersonal skills
• PMP Certification
• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance

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Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and lead the end-to-end implementation of enterprise-scale, high-assurance data platforms and data mesh topologies.
• Serve as the principal technical authority on distributed data systems, lakehouse architectures, and real-time analytical capabilities.
• Mandate enterprise-wide data security standards, data-at-rest/in-transit encryption protocols, and zero-trust data governance.
• Set the strategic roadmap for multi-cloud, hybrid, and air-gapped data deployment methodologies.
• Interface directly with agency leadership and customer executive stakeholders to align data capabilities with mission objectives.

Qualifications:

• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 15+ years of data engineering experience.

SME Technical Competencies:

• Data Processing Frameworks: Enterprise architecture, framework evaluation, and platform strategy across processing systems.
• Database Systems: Architecting petabyte-scale lakehouse infrastructure, distributed storage optimization, and cross-region replication.
• Data Modeling: Strategic enterprise data domain modeling, enterprise ontology design, and schema evolution governance.
• Programming & Scripting: Multi-language mastery (Python, Scala, C++, Go) for low-level platform extension and memory-level engine optimization.
• Containerization: Enterprise multi-cluster Kubernetes strategy, zero-trust container architecture, and data infrastructure scheduling.
• Agile Frameworks: Strategic Agile transformation, scaled program delivery (SAFe), and technical governance.
• Multi-Cloud Architecture: Hybrid, multi-cloud, and air-gapped enterprise data strategy and infrastructure execution.
• Security Scanning Tooling: Enterprise DevSecOps authority, security compliance posture, and risk mitigation strategies.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA).
• Deep understanding of high-assurance systems, zero-trust data governance, and national security data integration challenges.

Target Salary Range: $185,000.00 – $240,000.00+ (Commensurate with specialized expertise and technical skillset).

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You will be responsible for designing high-throughput data meshes, establishing automated data quality frameworks, optimizing distributed compute clusters, and ensuring high resilience across air-gapped and multi-cloud networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of distributed, high-throughput batch and streaming data platforms.
• Optimize distributed execution engines (Spark, Trino/Presto) to handle petabyte-scale datasets under strict SLAs.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to provision data platform assets across multi-cloud infrastructure.
• Establish zero-trust security controls, data lineage tools, and automated compliance scanning for regulated data environments.
• Act as a Technical Pod Lead, driving Agile sprint deliverables, establishing technical standards, and mentoring data engineering staff.

Qualifications:

• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 7-10+ years of data engineering experience.

Technical Competencies:

• Data Processing Frameworks: Expert-level mastery of Apache Spark, Flink, Kafka, Ray, and workflow orchestration engines.
• Database Systems: Deep understanding of distributed systems internals, LSM trees, column-family stores, and lakehouse storage formats (Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi).
• Data Modeling: Enterprise data strategy, conceptual-to-physical data modeling, and streaming data schema contracts.
• Programming & Scripting: Mastery of Python, Scala, SQL, and Go for high-performance data platform development.
• Containerization: Advanced Kubernetes cluster management, custom operators for data platforms, and service mesh integration.
• Agile Frameworks: Proven experience acting as a Technical Lead or Scrum Master directing engineering pods.
• Multi-Cloud Architecture: Advanced experience architecting multi-cloud and hybrid cloud data platform solutions (IaC via Terraform).
• Security Scanning Tooling: Deep understanding of DevSecOps pipelines, automated compliance testing, and secret rotation management.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, CISSP, or Databricks Certified Professional Data Engineer.
• Proven track record architecting data solutions for deployment in air-gapped or high-assurance defense networks.

Target Salary Range: $165,000.00 – $200,000.00 (Commensurate with specialized expertise and technical skillset).

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We're proud to boast a world-class engineering team that thrives on rolling up their sleeves to solve your mission's biggest challenges.

Dark Wolf is seeking a highly motivated and self-directed professional to fill the role of Data Engineer/ETL Engineer.

The role involves being a member of a software development team supporting cloud-based and on-prem application development.

Required Qualifications:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with Python
• Experience with REST APIs
• Experience with full lifecycle agile software development projects

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in AirFlow
• Experience with developing data models
• Experience with creating and implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) models and tools

Additional Preferred skills:

• Rust

Position Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph

Location: Chantilly/Herndon, VA

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification 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.

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In this role, you will be responsible for leading the architectural development, scaling, and governance of enterprise-grade data platforms. You will leverage GCP's AI and data ecosystem to transform complex unstructured data into production-ready assets for agentic search, graph-based entity resolution, and multi-modal AI systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of cloud-native distributed, high-throughput batch and streaming data platforms.
• Optimize distributed execution engines to handle petabyte-scale datasets under strict SLAs.
• Implement and collaborate on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to provision data platform assets across multi-cloud infrastructure.
• Establish zero-trust security controls, data lineage tools, and automated compliance scanning for regulated data environments.
• Design and manage ETL/ELT pipelines using cloud-native, Google services such as Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Cloud Run, Agent Platform, and BigQuery.
• Understand big data processing frameworks for large-scale data sets such as Apache Spark.
• Architect and process large-scale datasets and cloud data warehouses using tools such as Google BigQuery and Knowledge Catalog.
• Programming experience to build automation scripts, handle data structures, and connect to APIs.
• Configure and manage GCP services such as Compute Engine, App Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Dataflow, and Cloud SQL.
• Enforce cloud security best practices and support DoD/DISA Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Act as Technical Pod Lead, driving Agile spring deliverables, establishing technical standards, and mentoring data engineering staff.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest GCP services and technologies.
• Work collaboratively within a fast-paced Agile team environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 4+ years of data engineering experience.
• 4+ years of experience in architecting data structures for model grounding and engineering pipelines that transform raw data into tool-accessible assets for agentic workflows.
• 4+ years of experience with Python, Scala, SQL, and Go for high-performance data platform development.
• 4+ years of experience with distributed systems internals, LMS trees, column-family stores, and data warehouse and lakehouse storage formats.
• 4+ years of experience with Kubernetes cluster management, custom operators for data platforms, and service mesh integration.
• 4+ years of experience with enterprise data strategy, conceptual-to-physical data modeling, and streaming data schema contracts.
• 4+ years of experience on GCP supporting AI/ML research, experimentation, and production delivery.
• Experience and expertise in Apache Spark, Flink, Kafka, Ray, and workflow orchestration engines.
• Experience architecting multi-cloud and hybrid cloud data platform solutions (IaC via Terraform).
• Understanding of DevSecOps pipelines, automated compliance testing, and secret rotation management.
• Strong understanding of GCP services and technologies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen holding an active Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Google Cloud Professional Certification (e.g., Data Engineer, ML Engineer, Cloud Architect) or CISSP.
• Proven track record architecting data solutions for deployment in air-gapped or high-assurance defense networks.
• Experience with GCP security/compliance products (Security Command Center, Assured Workloads) and DoD/DISA cybersecurity policies.

This position will be hybrid/remote based out of a Dark Wolf Hub: Herndon VA, Tampa FL, Colorado Springs CO, Ogden UT, or Omaha NE.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be the following, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

• Mid Level: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00
• Senior Level: $160,000.00 - $190,000.00

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This position will work hand-in-hand with the customer team as well as external satellite software development contractors.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of information security principles, as well as experience in software development, security engineering, risk management, and compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting technical evaluations of information systems design, containerized applications, and cloud architecture, ensuring security and operational requirements are mapped directly into the System/Enterprise Architecture.
• Performing vulnerability assessments and architectural risk analysis using automated software and container scanning tools, tracing security controls back to system models.
• Reviewing requests for software installation and conduct technical risk assessments on software implementation, validating changes against the established enterprise baseline.
• Coordinating and tracking security action requests and report status to senior managers, utilizing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to visualize impacts on the overall system lifecycle.
• Analyzing, modifying when necessary, and maintaining the client’s certification to field security approvals by translating complex compliance requirements into architectural models using frameworks such as DODAF, UAF, or TOGAF.
• Conducting and analyzing auditing requirements continuously, ensuring the physical implementation of the DevSecOps pipeline aligns with the digital twin and authoritative system designs.
• Developing and maintaining system models and architectural diagrams utilizing industry-standard 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 with a strong understanding of how automated CI/CD pipelines integrate into a broader enterprise system architecture
• Experience and enjoyment in working directly with customers to map out technical missions and improve cyber security posture through rigorous engineering design
• Experience authoring and maintaining systems security documentation, architectural viewpoints, and MBSE artifacts
• Experience in generating appropriate security documentation and architectural models to receive proper accreditation from customer security personnel, correcting design shortfalls as they are 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, specifically DODAF, UAF, or TOGAF, to model complex, secure information systems
• Possesses strong technical skills and analytic ability
• Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related technical field
• IAT Lvl 2 certification (e.g., Security+)
• US Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an ISSE / ISSM or Lead Systems Architect in a DoD or federal environment
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) certifications.

The estimated salary range for this position is $160,000.00 - $175,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical interview.

This position will be hybrid on-site based out of Herndon, VA or Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.

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This role is responsible for the independent management of the end-to-end Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including the development of a comprehensive Body of Evidence (BoE) for Continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO).

The successful candidate will act as the principal liaison between Platform Engineers, Developers, and Government stakeholders - including Security Control Assessors (SCA) and Authorizing Officials (AO) - to ensure the rigorous application of cybersecurity principles within a DoD operational ecosystem.

This position requires a candidate capable of navigating complex cloud security requirements independently to achieve and maintain software readiness for national security systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the end-to-end RMF process specifically for DoD IL5 and IL6 environments, managing eMASS security controls, Artifacts, POA&Ms, and authorization documentation to maintain system compliance and security posture
• Managing Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities and security artifacts, including maintaining, reviewing, validating, and submitting STIG checklists, architecture/network diagrams, HW/SW inventories, PPSM documentation, SBOMs, container image inventories, and supporting evidence to the DHA Cybersecurity Team
• Coordinating ACAS/SAST Vulnerability scans, IAVA compliance, and remediation efforts with DHA Cybersecurity Team and Platform Engineers, tracking vulnerabilities and compliance findings through remediation and closure
• Translating DISA STIG, SRG, and NIST 800-53 requirements into actionable technical requirements, partnering with Platform/Engineers to implement security controls through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and performing security control assessments
• Serving as the primary cybersecurity liaison for government stakeholders, supporting CCB/change requests and briefing DHA cybersecurity teams and senior leadership on system security posture, compliance status, risks, remediation efforts, and the path to continued authorization

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant Cybersecurity experience, with a focus on DoD RMF and Impact Level 5/6 authorizations
• Direct experience with DoD Cloud Service Providers (e.g. AWS Govcloud) ecosystems
• Proven ability to independently lead coordination with government Security Control Assessors (SCA) and mission partners
• Experience with eMASS and the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service for managing DoD system records
• Knowledge of security scanning tools (e.g., Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, etc.)
• Experience with using Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Confidence in providing briefings, presentations, and in conducting/guiding meetings with senior leadership and stakeholders
• DoD 8140/8570 IAM Level III Certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or GSLC)
• US Citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance
• B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
• Experience with Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG)
• Experience with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook
• Experience with DevSecOps Platforms such as GitLab or GitHub
• Understanding of container based application development tools (e.g., Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of "Continuous ATO" (cATO) concepts and the integration of automated security testing into DevSecOps pipelines

This role requires a hybrid presence in Northern Virginia. The compensation for this role is estimated to be between $120,000-$150,000, commensurate on experience.

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The successful candidate will provide oversight and enforcement of Department of War policies and procedures to maintain a holistic security approach for the system's lifecycle.

The ISSM will act as the primary security advisor to the PM, AO, and ISO, and oversee an ISSO Team to ensure compliance with established information security AF requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and enforcement of Department of War policies and procedures
• Act as primary security advisor to PM, AO, and ISO
• Oversee ISSO Team and ensure compliance with information security AF requirements

Requirements

• 5 years' experience as an ISSM or 7 years' experience as a Sr. ISSO
• Subject Matter Expertise in Risk Management Framework
• Hands-on experience enforcing information protection policies in an unclassified environment
• Extensive experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, Sentinel, ELK Stack, or Crowdstrike
• Experience with Infrastructure and Cloud Security tools including Terraform/Ansible, Github
• At least one of the following cyber security certifications: CASP+, CE, CSSLP, CISSP
• Strong experience with DoD and Air Force Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Proficient with a major cloud services platform, i.e., GCP, Azure, AWS, etc.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with task management, metrics collection, and status reporting to management
• Proficient with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technology
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience in resource allocation, workload management, and contract management
• Any additional certifications relevant to system and cyber security not previously listed

The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $150,000.00 - $165,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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Responsibilities include:

• Utilising COTS/GOTS and enterprise scanning tools to identify, analyse, and track network, system, and application-level vulnerabilities
• Coordinating with IT teams to support containment, mitigation, and remediation of identified vulnerabilities and intrusions
• Supporting threat modelling exercises and assisting senior staff in evaluating security incidents to prevent future occurrences
• Assisting in validating established security requirements, assessing operational risks, and recommending baseline safeguards
• Participating in formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) preparations, assisting during testing, and aiding in drafting post-test analysis reports
• Periodically reviewing system audit logs, tracking open findings, and monitoring corrective action plans until all issues are resolved
• Assisting in configuring, hardening, and maintaining secure operating systems, network access controls, and security applications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 2-5+ years of relevant Cyber experience
• Experience as a Cyber Analyst, RMF Engineer, ISSO, Information Assurance Engineer, Vulnerability Manager, POA&M Manager
• Hands-on tool experience associated with the role
• Experience with NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253
• Experience with risk management policies/procedures, including DODI 8510.01
• Ability to communicate technical subjects using clear, concise, non-technical language
• Experience using vulnerability and compliance assessment tools such as Nessus, SCAP, or App Detective
• At least one of the following cyber security certifications: Security+ CE, SSCP, CAP, CISM, CASP, CISSP, GSEC, GICSP, GSLC, CEH, CDNA, CSSLP
• 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
• US Citizenship and a Secret security clearance

The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $100,000.00 - $150,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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Software Delivery and Cloud Internship:

This role involves working at the intersection of modern software delivery and emerging intelligence. As an intern, you will be an active member of an Agile squad contributing to production-level code.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test features using languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Deploy applications to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Build and optimise data pipelines for high-quality data analysis and model training.
• Support the integration of Generative AI and LLMs into existing workflows.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Foundational knowledge in at least one major programming language (Python preferred).
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with containerisation tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Exposure to AI frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or LangChain.
• Previous project work involving cloud-native architecture.

Cybersecurity Academy Internship:

The Dark Wolf Cyber Academy (DWCA) internship is designed to turn aspiring students into cybersecurity professionals. This program is structured into dedicated 2-3 week blocks where you work alongside professionals and are exposed to real-world tools and frameworks.

Professional Sprints:

• Pentesting & Offensive Security: Identify and exploit critical vulnerabilities.
• Cyber Engineering: Architect and secure cloud environments.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Familiarise yourself with authorisation packages.
• AI Education & Emerging Tech: Analyse the impact of emerging technologies on modern cyber engineering.

Desired Majors:

• Cybersecurity
• Information Security
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Information Systems

Desired Skillsets:

• Willingness to learn and apply knowledge.
• Comfortable communicating and collaborating with teammates and leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Basic understanding of how cybersecurity protects systems and data.

Google Cloud Delivery Internship:

Help build and extend the Secure Cloud Landing Zone (SCLZ) codebase, which automates the process of fielding an authorised cloud solution. In this internship, you will work across the core SCLZ codebase and build cloud-native solutions running on top of the SCLZ within Google Cloud.

Skillsets:

• Application Development
• Cloud Infrastructure Engineering
• Developing Zero Trust Cloud Native Apps/Solutions on Google Cloud
• Cloud GRC
• Cloud Native Policy as Code
• SecOps

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The team is developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining software tools and capabilities that can monitor, analyze, visualize, and report on the cyber status and activity of space ground systems and data links. Predominantly, Dark Wolf is supporting the integration and deployment of the out-of-band cybersecurity tool, Manticore, and the in-band, respond and protect defensive cybersecurity solution, Kraken.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary enterprise cloud service administrator, managing all cloud services and environments and encompassing best practices.
• Provide consulting support for the extension of cloud services including new features, functions, baselines, and new cloud environments (e.g., MS Azure, AWS), when necessary.
• Develop and maintain best practices, frameworks, and cloud-related documentation including various COMSEC capabilities (to include keying material transport, installation, and management of Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI)) to enhance remote user service delivery.
• Develop tools to assess cyber vulnerabilities and prioritize cyber investments.
• Protect against unauthorized intrusion, corruption, and destruction of the Space Force's networks.
• Evaluate the current architecture and make meaningful improvements to enable the mission to deliver a robust solution to be fielded.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field
• 8 years minimum of relevant experience
• Previous experience with DevSecOps pipeline design
• Previous experience with Security First Architecture (IAM, encryption at rest and transit, network segmentation)
• Previous experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• SAFe for Teams Certification
• AWS certifications (Associate Developer, & AWS Specialty Security within a year of start date) or be able to demonstrate AWS competence using the CLI and Boto.
• US Citizenship and active Top Secret security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Cloud migration experience

The estimated salary range for this position is $155,000.00 - $180,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment
• Stay current with the latest Google Cloud services and technologies
• Implement security best practices for Google Cloud solutions
• Contribute to federal compliance requirements, including FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, and agency-specific security overlays
• Develop and implement innovative methods to achieve compliance with government and commercial cybersecurity frameworks
• Conduct technical security control assessments and identify gaps, risks, and recommended mitigations
• Partner with cloud architecture and engineering teams to provide actionable compliance guidance
• Utilize Google Cloud native tools and features to aid in continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and security posture management
• Support reviews with Authorizing Officials, security assessors, and federal agency security teams
• Develop clear, compelling Plan of Action and Milestones entries
• Support strategic consulting efforts on evolving federal cloud security policy and best practices

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant experience
• At least one Google Cloud Professional Certification
• Experience supporting RMF processes, acting as an ISSO, Security Controls Validator, or performing information assurance engineering
• Hands-on experience with eGRC tools like eMASS and XACTA
• Ability to clearly communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proven ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies
• Familiarity with cloud automation, Infrastructure as Code, or scripting
• Understanding of Google Cloud services and technologies
• B.A. or B.S. in Information Security, Computer Science, or related discipline
• US Citizenship and clearable up to a Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within Agile teams
• Experience working with Google Cloud compliance products
• Hands-on experience with modern compliance automation, OSCAL, Python, or Infrastructure as Code
• Experience working with customers in the U.S. Public Sector
• U.S. Federal Government security clearance
• Experience with DoD/DISA cybersecurity policies

The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $100,000.00 - $140,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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In this role, you will be responsible for administering end-to-end AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) controls using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). You will configure and maintain group memberships, repository permissions, secrets management, and enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations spanning PingFederate, Keycloak, GitLab, AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA), and AWS IAM Identity Center (IDC).

Key Responsibilities

Authentication & Identity Engine Management (BYOI)

• Administer identity federation and user authentication workflows across PingFederate and Keycloak.
• Integrate multi-factor authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) protocols (SAML 2.0, OIDC) between enterprise identity providers and cloud services.
• Provision and maintain user accounts, group assignments, and directory memberships across identity platforms.

Authorization & Access Control (AWS & GitLab)

• Manage fine-grained permission models, roles, and group memberships within AWS IAM Identity Center (IDC) and GitLab repositories/groups.
• Implement and maintain landing zone configuration changes through AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA) to enforce organizational boundary policies and Service Control Policies (SCPs).
• Enforce Least Privilege access models across AWS CodeCommit, development repositories, and cloud workloads.

Secrets Management & Accounting

• Configure and maintain key-value secrets, database credentials, and API keys within AWS Secrets Manager, ensuring automated rotation and secure access policies.
• Audit identity lifecycle workflows, repository permissions, and access logs to ensure compliance with security baselines.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation

• Codify identity resources, group definitions, access policies, and cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
• Automate user onboarding/offboarding pipelines and permission requests across GitLab, AWS, and PingFederate/Keycloak.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in cloud identity management, IAM, or cloud infrastructure operations.
• Practical knowledge of federated identity concepts (SAML, OIDC), PingFederate, Keycloak, and AWS IAM Identity Center (IDC).
• Strong proficiency with Terraform for provisioning cloud resources, IAM policies, and identity group memberships.
• Hands-on experience managing permissions in GitLab (groups/projects) and working with AWS CodeCommit, AWS Secrets Manager, and AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA).
• Solid understanding of AAA principles, RBAC/ABAC models, and identity lifecycle management.
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, or Ping Identity / Keycloak certifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• US Citizenship and an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required.

The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $150,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.

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Responsibilities:

• Utilise COTS/GOTS and enterprise scanning tools to identify, analyse, and track network, system, and application-level vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate with IT teams to support containment, mitigation, and remediation of identified vulnerabilities and intrusions.
• Support threat modeling exercises and assist senior staff in evaluating security incidents to prevent future occurrences.
• Assist in validating established security requirements, assessing operational risks, and recommending baseline safeguards.
• Participate in formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) preparations, assist during testing, and aid in drafting post-test analysis reports.
• Periodically review system audit logs, track open findings, and monitor corrective action plans until all issues are resolved.
• Assist in configuring, hardening, and maintaining secure operating systems, network access controls, and security applications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 2-5+ years of relevant Cyber experience.
• Experience as a Cyber Analyst, RMF Engineer, ISSO, Information Assurance Engineer, Vulnerability Manager, POA&M Manager.
• Hands-on tool experience associated with the role.
• Experience with NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253.
• Experience with risk management policies/procedures, including DODI 8510.01.
• Ability to communicate technical subjects clearly and concisely.
• Experience using vulnerability and compliance assessment tools such as Nessus, SCAP, or App Detective.
• At least one of the following cyber security certifications: Security+ CE, SSCP, CAP, CISM, CASP, CISSP, GSEC, GICSP, GSLC, CEH, CDNA, CSSLP.
• 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.
• US Citizenship and a Secret security clearance.

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

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As the primary technical authority, you will drive enterprise-scale architectural vision, design novel AI systems, oversee multi-cloud and air-gapped infrastructure, and advise key government stakeholders on high-impact AI strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and lead the end-to-end technical execution of enterprise-scale AI software systems.
• Serve as the principal technical authority on novel AI frameworks, LLMs, and high-assurance ML capabilities.
• Define enterprise security standards and mandate security scanning tool integrations across complex systems.
• Set the strategic vision for multi-cloud, hybrid, and air-gapped infrastructure design.
• Interface directly with executive and agency leadership to align software engineering roadmaps with high-priority mission objectives.

Qualifications:

• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 15+ years of software engineering experience.

Technical Competencies:

• AI Frameworks: Enterprise AI ecosystem architecture, framework governance, and strategic platform selection.
• AI Models: Architecting novel model architectures, fine-tuning strategies, and deployment of LLMs in air-gapped environments.
• Machine Learning: Enterprise MLOps architecture, governance, lifecycle management, and scalable ML operations.
• Programming & Scripting: Polyglot mastery across high-performance languages (Python, C++, Go) and system optimization.
• Containerization: Enterprise multi-cluster architecture, zero-trust container security, and orchestration strategy.
• Agile Frameworks: Strategic Agile leadership, enterprise scaling frameworks, and organizational Agile transformation.
• Multi-Cloud Architecture: Hybrid, multi-cloud, and secure air-gapped enterprise cloud architecture design.
• Security Scanning Tooling: Enterprise DevSecOps security posture, compliance authority, and vulnerability remediation leadership.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA), or specialized AI/ML certifications.
• Deep understanding of high-assurance software engineering, zero-trust architecture, and classified deployment constraints.

Target Salary Range: $185,000.00 – $240,000.00+ (Commensurate with specialized expertise and technical skillset).

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You will be responsible for building complex agentic LLM workflows, optimizing model performance for resource-constrained environments, managing multi-cloud architecture, and driving software engineering best practices across development pods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural execution and implementation of enterprise AI applications and complex agent workflows.
• Optimize model inference speed, memory efficiency, and quantization techniques for air-gapped deployments.
• Design resilient multi-cloud container infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling.
• Establish security scanning frameworks and lead vulnerability remediation efforts across production systems.
• Serve as a technical lead, driving Agile sprint deliverables, managing technical debt, and mentoring engineering teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 7-10+ years of software engineering and systems architecture experience, with demonstrated leadership.

Technical Competencies:

• AI Frameworks: Advanced knowledge of RAG architectures, framework customization, and orchestration strategies.
• AI Models: Expertise in model quantization, distillation, and custom multi-agent system design.
• Machine Learning: Extensive experience with MLOps pipeline automation, model inference optimization, and deployment lifecycle.
• Programming & Scripting: High-level mastery of Python, C++, Go, and asynchronous programming design.
• Containerization: Deep experience with Kubernetes cluster management, service mesh integration, and orchestration.
• Agile Frameworks: Proven experience acting as a Technical Pod Lead or Scrum Master driving development execution.
• Multi-Cloud Architecture: Multi-cloud systems architecture experience using Terraform and cloud-native frameworks.
• Security Scanning Tooling: Expert knowledge of DevSecOps security integrations, compliance checks, and remediation strategies.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
• Proven track record deploying complex AI models in classified, air-gapped intelligence networks.

Target Salary Range: $165,000.00 – $200,000.00 (Commensurate with specialized expertise and technical skillset).

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In this role, you will tackle enterprise data fragmentation by designing automated data ingestion pipelines, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures, and predictive analytics tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and Large Language Model (LLM) agents to query, summarize, and synthesize insights across large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
• Build semantic search engines capable of integrating internal legacy databases, data lakes, open-source repositories, and subscription-based scientific literature via APIs.
• Implement natural language translation, automated document classification, and multi-document summarization to augment science and technology gap analysis.
• Develop intelligent chatbots and virtual agents to deliver automated, role-based recommendations, career path mapping, and skills gap analysis for enterprise workforces.
• Build NLP-driven tasking models to ingest natural language inquiries, query underlying enterprise data sources, and draft contextual responses with audit trails for records management compliance.
• Design ML algorithms (including anomaly detection, predictive modeling, and causal inference) to identify project risks, optimize resource allocation, and forecast financial/technical shifts.
• Collaborate with UI/UX and data engineers to build interactive, role-based dashboards enabling natural language querying and drill-down analytics for leadership decision-making.
• Design automated ingestion and ETL/ELT pipelines using NLP and pattern recognition to transform disparate data formats into a standardized, unified Data Fabric schema.
• Implement robust Explainable AI (XAI) techniques to ensure transparency and trustworthiness of model recommendations.
• Ensure all AI models, APIs, and data storage solutions strictly adhere to DoD security regulations (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP, Risk Management Framework) across multiple classification levels.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience engineering production-grade AI/ML systems (or 3+ years with a Master's/Ph.D.).
• NLP & LLMs: Hands-on experience fine-tuning, evaluating, and deploying open-source and proprietary LLMs, embedding models, and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Milvus, Qdrant, FAISS).
• Programming & Frameworks: Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, LlamaIndex, and modern API frameworks (FastAPI, RESTful APIs).
• Data Pipelines & Databases: Experience working with complex structured and unstructured data sources, SQL, NoSQL, graph databases, and data lakes.
• Security Clearance: Must hold an active U.S. Government Secret clearance (or higher) and be eligible to obtain TS/SCI access.

Target Salary Range: $120,000.00 – $160,000.00 (Commensurate with specialized expertise and technical skillset).

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Operating at the apex of software engineering and hardware acceleration, you will design fault-tolerant, resilient, and ultra-low-latency distributed AI architectures deployed across air-gapped, multi-cloud, and tactical edge environments.

In this role, you will serve as the principal technical authority, bridging high-assurance systems engineering with bleeding-edge AI models, custom inference engines, multi-agent frameworks, and zero-trust DevSecOps pipelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enterprise AI System Design: Architect end-to-end distributed AI platforms, high-throughput model inference pipelines, and scalable enterprise LLM/SLM deployment topologies tailored for classified enclaves.
• Autonomous & Agentic Systems: Design resilient multi-agent orchestration engines, continuous Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) platforms, and real-time semantic routing layers using modern framework paradigms.
• Hardware & Inference Optimization: Lead system trade studies to optimize compute across heterogeneous hardware (GPUs, TPUs, NPUs), implementing advanced quantization, speculative decoding, and custom execution kernels for edge and air-gapped environments.
• Zero-Trust Security & Governance: Establish system-wide AI security postures, incorporating automated DevSecOps, prompt-injection guardrails, differential privacy, and rigorous supply-chain risk management for ML artifacts.
• Technical Authority & Roadmap Strategy: Interface directly with executive leadership and intelligence community stakeholders to map mission objectives to technical architectures, establish enterprise coding and safety standards, and direct R&D initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree or Ph.D. strongly preferred).
• 15+ years of software engineering and systems architecture experience, with demonstrated leadership in delivering enterprise-scale AI/ML solutions.
• AI Frameworks & LLMOps: Advanced mastery of low-level framework mechanics (PyTorch, TensorRT-LLM, vLLM, DeepSpeed, Ray), custom extension development, and enterprise orchestration platforms (LangGraph, AutoGen, LlamaIndex).
• AI Models & Fine-Tuning Strategy: Expertise in novel architecture adaptation, speculative decoding, mixture-of-experts (MoE), parameter-efficient fine-tuning (LoRA, QLoRA), and post-training alignment (RLHF, DPO, GRPO).
• Machine Learning Systems Engineering: MLOps/LLMOps architecture, model governance, continuous training pipelines, real-time drift detection, and deterministic evaluation frameworks.
• Systems Programming & Performance: Polyglot mastery in Java, Rust, Python, and C, with deep expertise in asynchronous execution, memory management, CUDA/Triton kernels, and hardware-level performance profiling.
• Containerization & Mesh Orchestration: Enterprise Kubernetes multi-cluster federation, custom CRDs, Service Mesh (Istio), bare-metal GPU scheduling, and zero-trust containerization strategies.
• Multi-Cloud & Air-Gapped Infrastructure: Cross-cloud architecture (AWS GovCloud, Azure Secret), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi), and disconnected/air-gapped tactical node deployment methodologies.
• DevSecOps & AI Security Tooling: Designing automated SAST/DAST pipelines, confidential computing enclaves (TEEs), runtime guardrails, adversarial AI defense, and automated vulnerability remediation frameworks.
• Agile & Enterprise Transformation: Steering multi-pod engineering teams, establishing SAFe/Scaled Agile systems execution, and managing architectural debt across multi-year programs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or specialized High-Performance Computing (HPC) credentials.
• Pioneering Field Work: Proven track record architecting and deploying petabyte-scale ML systems or multi-agent autonomous frameworks into classified, air-gapped intelligence networks.
• Recognized technical leadership in the broader AI engineering community (e.g., open-source contributions, technical publications, or patent holdings in distributed AI systems/architectures).

Position Clearance Requirement: US Citizenship with an active TS/SCI security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph.

Target Salary Range: $225,000.00 – $285,000.00+ (Commensurate with specialized architecture expertise and technical skillset)

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