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Cloud Cybersecurity Analyst

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Summary

Designs and maintains cloud security for government networks, using tools like Nessus and SCAP to assess vulnerabilities, ensure compliance with NIST standards, and support incident response in a hybrid Washington DC Metro role.

Dark Wolf is seeking Cloud Cybersecurity Analyst to join a collaborative team to design, defend, and continuously evaluate the enterprise security architecture and government accreditation posture for critical IT networks through active threat modeling, incident response, continuous audit monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and strict regulatory compliance This position will be based out of the Washington DC Metro area with hybrid schedule opportunity. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Utilizing COTS/GOTS and enterprise scanning tools to identify, analyze, and track network, system, and application-level vulnerabilities
  • Coordinating with IT teams to support the containment, mitigation, and remediation of identified vulnerabilities and intrusions
  • Supporting threat modeling 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, assist during testing, and aid 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

Required Qualifications:

  • 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 to role
  • Experience with NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253
  • Experience with risk management policies/procedures, to include DODI 8510.01
  • 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
  • Experience using vulnerability and compliance assessment tools such as Nessus, SCAP, or App Detective
  • At least one (1) of the following cyber security certifications: Security+ CE, SSCP, CAP, CISM, CASP, CISSP, GSEC, GICSP, GSLC, CEH, CDNA, CSSLP
  • 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 have 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.

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 and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.

What this application asks

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  • Do you currently hold an active security clearance? choose one
  • What is the highest level of security clearance you currently hold? choose one
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  • Voluntary Self-Identification: For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Dark Wolf Solutions’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. Gender: choose one
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  • If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Veteran Status: choose one
  • Form CC-305 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 05/31/2023 Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. How do you know if you have a disability? You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Autism; Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS; Blind or low vision; Cancer; Cardiovascular or heart disease; Celiac disease; Cerebral palsy; Deaf or hard of hearing; Depression or anxiety; Diabetes; Epilepsy; Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome; Intellectual disability; Missing limbs or partially missing limbs; Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, or Multiple sclerosis (MS); Psychiatric condition, for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, or major depression. Disability Status: choose one

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