Secure Cloud Engineer

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Secure Cloud Engineer to join our team. As a Secure Cloud Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the security and integrity of our operating systems, networks, and applications. Your expertise will be essential in designing, testing, and implementing robust security measures to safeguard our digital assets. Your responsibilities will span a wide range of security domains, including incident response, risk assessment, digital forensics, and security awareness programs. This position is primarily remote but the successful candidate will be located within 30 miles of a Dark Wolf central office. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Designing, testing, and implementing secure operating systems, networks, and security monitoring systems in a Cloud environment 
• Managing and fine-tuning IT security systems and applications to ensure optimal performance and threat detection
• Leading incident response efforts, guiding the organization's response to security breaches and vulnerabilities
• Performing digital forensics and eDiscovery actions to gather evidence and assess security incidents
• Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments at the network, system, and application levels
• Collaborating on threat modeling exercises to identify potential security weaknesses and devise mitigation strategies
• Developing and implementing effective security controls and operational risk mitigation measures
• Assisting in the planning and execution of security awareness programs to educate employees about best security practices
• Addressing a broad spectrum of security issues, including architectural designs, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access
• Researching, evaluating, and recommending new security tools, techniques, and technologies that align with the IT security strategy
• Utilizing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and government off-the-shelf (GOTS) tools, along with custom processes and procedures, to scan, identify, contain, mitigate, and remediate vulnerabilities and intrusions
• Ensuring compliance with required government policies such as NISPOM and DCID 6/3, and providing recommendations for process enhancements
• Validating established security requirements through thorough analyses and proposing additional security measures and safeguards as necessary
• Supporting formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) processes mandated by accrediting authorities, including pre-test preparations, test participation, results analysis, and report preparation
• Conducting periodic reviews of system audits, tracking corrective actions until resolution
• Playing a role in the development, maintenance, and reporting of cyber metrics
• Delivering informative briefings to senior staff on security-related matters.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of proven experience in designing and implementing secure operating systems, networks, and security measures.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in risk assessment, vulnerability management, and threat modeling.
• Experience with CloudOne
• In-depth knowledge of security tools, techniques, and technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Familiarity with government security policies and regulations (NISPOM, DCID 6/3).
• Experience in conducting security tests, evaluations, and audits.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on ensuring comprehensive security coverage.
• U.S. citizenship and active Secret security clearance or higher