Cloud Cybersecurity Analyst

Dark Wolf Solutions
Washington DC Metro Area, US
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in government cybersecurity frameworks and hands-on vulnerability assessment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in government cybersecurity frameworks and incident response
    — “design, defend, and continuously evaluate the enterprise security architecture and government accreditation posture”
  • Professionals who can translate security controls into clear compliance narratives
    — “assessing technical environments and translating implemented security controls into clear NIST SP 800-53 control narratives”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be US citizens with a Secret security clearance, which is a non-negotiable requirement
    — “US Citizenship and have a Secret security clearance”
  • The role requires direct, full-time W2 employment, excluding third-party or independent contractor arrangements
    — “We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with NIST 800-53 and DODI 8510.01 in your resume and interview answers
    — “Experience with NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253”
  • Emphasize your ability to communicate complex technical concepts in non-technical terms
    — “Ability to communicate on technical subjects using clear, concise, non-technical language”
  • Showcase your hands-on experience with tools like Nessus or SCAP in your application materials
    — “Experience using vulnerability and compliance assessment tools such as Nessus, SCAP, or App Detective”
  • Demonstrate your involvement in security incident evaluations and ATO documentation processes
    — “Supporting threat modeling exercises and assisting senior staff in evaluating security incidents”
  • Include specific examples of configuring secure systems and maintaining compliance controls
    — “Assisting in configuring, hardening, and maintaining secure operating systems”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • successful security assessments
  • incident response
  • compliance adherence
Typical background
cybersecurity certificationscloud platform experience

Skills & requirements

Required

CybersecurityCloud SecurityVulnerability ManagementIncident ResponseRisk ManagementCompliance

Preferred

Automotive Industry KnowledgeCloud Platform Familiarity

Stack & domain

Cots/gotsEnterprise Scanning ToolsNIST 800-53Cnssi 1253Risk Management Policies/proceduresDODI 8510.01Vulnerability And Compliance Assessment ToolsNessusSCAPApp DetectiveAWSAzureGoogle GCPSecurity+ CESSCPCAPCISMCASPCisspGSECGicspGSLCCEHCDNACsslpCommunicationWritten CommunicationsFeedback On DocumentsPreparing BriefingsCybersecurityCloud Platforms

About the role

Original posting from Dark Wolf Solutions via Greenhouse

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, 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.

Source: Dark Wolf Solutions careers (Greenhouse)

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