Job Description Job Description Overview Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (SCAR) Location : El Segundo, CA Job Status: Full time SALARY RANGE: Estimated $160,000 + annually depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications Clearance Required: Active DoD TS/SCI Astrion is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer SME to join our prime contract supporting STS-3 in El Segundo, CA. This role will provide direct Assessment & Authorization (A&A) support to the Space Systems Command Authorizing Officia and Security Conrol Assessor (SCA), ensuring the secure operations of enterprise networks, mission-critical systems, and sensitive data across Space Systems Command (RDT&E) Authorizing Official (AO) subordinate enclave. You will play a hands-on role in Cybersecurity Analysis, Engineering, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance, and Enterprise policy driving mission assurance for some of the nation's most important space systems. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS 15+ years of cybersecurity experience supporting USSF, DoD, or related federal organizations. Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) protocols. Knowledge of USSF A&A procedures with hands-on experience with eMASS Active DoD TS/SCI clearance (with current investigation). CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 IAT/IAM certification. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS Prior SCA / SCAR / ASCA experience within DoW and USSF. CISSP, GIAC, or equivalent advanced cybersecurity certification. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with attention to detail. Technical MA or MS degree Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. RESPONSIBILITIES Support the Authorizing Official and Security Control Assessor by ensuring adherence to the DoD RMF process, driving cyber hardening efforts, and tracking progress along the Road to ATO. Support A&A activities and provide cybersecurity engineering expertise for enterprise mission systems. Develop, update, and manage Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) entries and coordinate A&A packages in accordance with DoDI 8510.01 (RMF). Maintain and report on C&A schedules, package status, and system registrations in ITIPS (formerly EITDR) in compliance with FISMA. Review and refine certification policies, procedures, and reports for new and evolving cyber system requirements. Conduct research and analysis to assess the impact of new DoD, USSF, DIA, and DISA cybersecurity directives. Support Vulnerability Management System (VMS) processes by documenting, tracking, and closing compliance findings. Contribute to Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) efforts, penetration testing, and validation of cybersecurity controls. Revalidate cyber and IA controls for accredited systems and recommend improvements to strengthen mission assurance. Assess policy changes from higher headquarters and determine impact on current mission system security posture. Travel is required during onsite assessments.
09/20/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Overview Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (SCAR) Location : El Segundo, CA Job Status: Full time SALARY RANGE: Estimated $160,000 + annually depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications Clearance Required: Active DoD TS/SCI Astrion is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer SME to join our prime contract supporting STS-3 in El Segundo, CA. This role will provide direct Assessment & Authorization (A&A) support to the Space Systems Command Authorizing Officia and Security Conrol Assessor (SCA), ensuring the secure operations of enterprise networks, mission-critical systems, and sensitive data across Space Systems Command (RDT&E) Authorizing Official (AO) subordinate enclave. You will play a hands-on role in Cybersecurity Analysis, Engineering, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance, and Enterprise policy driving mission assurance for some of the nation's most important space systems. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS 15+ years of cybersecurity experience supporting USSF, DoD, or related federal organizations. Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) protocols. Knowledge of USSF A&A procedures with hands-on experience with eMASS Active DoD TS/SCI clearance (with current investigation). CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 IAT/IAM certification. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS Prior SCA / SCAR / ASCA experience within DoW and USSF. CISSP, GIAC, or equivalent advanced cybersecurity certification. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with attention to detail. Technical MA or MS degree Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. RESPONSIBILITIES Support the Authorizing Official and Security Control Assessor by ensuring adherence to the DoD RMF process, driving cyber hardening efforts, and tracking progress along the Road to ATO. Support A&A activities and provide cybersecurity engineering expertise for enterprise mission systems. Develop, update, and manage Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) entries and coordinate A&A packages in accordance with DoDI 8510.01 (RMF). Maintain and report on C&A schedules, package status, and system registrations in ITIPS (formerly EITDR) in compliance with FISMA. Review and refine certification policies, procedures, and reports for new and evolving cyber system requirements. Conduct research and analysis to assess the impact of new DoD, USSF, DIA, and DISA cybersecurity directives. Support Vulnerability Management System (VMS) processes by documenting, tracking, and closing compliance findings. Contribute to Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) efforts, penetration testing, and validation of cybersecurity controls. Revalidate cyber and IA controls for accredited systems and recommend improvements to strengthen mission assurance. Assess policy changes from higher headquarters and determine impact on current mission system security posture. Travel is required during onsite assessments.
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking Security Control Assessor/Representatives (SCA/Rs) to lead security control assessments across high-priority projects. Working at the intersection of cybersecurity engineering, cloud architecture, and DevSecOps prototyping, you will evaluate security controls for cutting-edge AI/LLM technologies across multiple classification levels. This position is ideal for a pragmatic cloud assessor or SCAR who excels in fast-paced DevSecOps environments, understands AWS cloud security, and is eager to shape the cybersecurity posture of next-generation DoD AI capabilities.This position will be based out of Arlington, VA. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities Execute formal SCA/R duties. Lead security assessment efforts, establishing reusable security playbooks and assessment frameworks for rapid AI deployment into enterprise workflows. Evaluate technical control effectiveness across AWS cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps pipelines, microservices, containerized workloads, and GenAI/LLM application stacks. Partner directly with cybersecurity engineering and DevSecOps prototyping teams to integrate security controls early in the development lifecycle. Review, author, and maintain assessment packages-including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POA&Ms-tailored to rapid prototyping and AI systems. Assess technical security risks specific to AI/LLM implementations, such as API exposure, vector database access controls, model integration surface area, and software supply chain dependencies. Support continuous monitoring (ConMon), technical risk evaluations, and cloud architecture reviews across multi-tenant, multi-classification environments. Coordinate with Authorizing Officials (AOs), program managers, and engineering leads to deliver decision-ready risk briefings and ATO recommendations. Provide technical input and oversight for cybersecurity engineering and penetration testing activities across prototype projects. Required Qualifications Active Top Secret security clearance Current DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or Level III certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISM, CISSP, CCISO, CAP/CISC) 3-5+ years of experience conducting security control assessments, compliance testing, or A&A/RMF activities for DoD or federal information systems Solid operational understanding of core AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPCs, Security Groups, Security Hub) and how security controls function within cloud-native and CI/CD pipeline environments. Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 (Rev. 4/5), NIST SP 800-37 (RMF), DoD Cloud Computing SRG, and FedRAMP baselines. Demonstrated experience writing and evaluating core RMF artifacts (SSPs, SAPs, SARs, POA&Ms) Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical risk clearly to executive stakeholders, Authorizing Officials, and engineering teams. Hands-on experience navigating government GRC repositories, such as eMASS or XACTA. Desired Qualifications Hands-on experience mapping security controls to the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, or the DoD Responsible AI (RAI) Guidelines. Familiarity evaluating secure design patterns for autonomous AI Agents (e.g., tool-calling permissions, sandboxing agent execution environments, prompt boundaries, and ReAct/LangGraph architectures). Experience assessing cloud-managed AI ecosystems and foundation model platforms (e.g., AWS Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, Hugging Face Enterprise, or self-hosted open-source models). Understanding of data protection, access controls, and boundary security for RAG pipelines and vector databases (e.g., OpenSearch Vector Engine, Pinecone, Milvus, or PostgreSQL pgvector). Familiarity evaluating risks unique to LLMs-including prompt injection, data poisoning, model inversion, insecure output handling, and open-source supply chain vulnerabilities in AI libraries (PyTorch, LangChain, LlamaIndex). Exposure to LLM guardrail platforms, evaluation frameworks, or AI security tools (e.g., Promptfoo, Garak, Giskard, NeMo Guardrails) used to test model robustness and output safety. Experience with cATO methodologies, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates (Terraform, CloudFormation), and container security (AWS EKS/ECS, Docker). Active AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Background or familiarity with offensive security, penetration testing The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $135,000.00 - $150,000.00, 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.
09/15/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking Security Control Assessor/Representatives (SCA/Rs) to lead security control assessments across high-priority projects. Working at the intersection of cybersecurity engineering, cloud architecture, and DevSecOps prototyping, you will evaluate security controls for cutting-edge AI/LLM technologies across multiple classification levels. This position is ideal for a pragmatic cloud assessor or SCAR who excels in fast-paced DevSecOps environments, understands AWS cloud security, and is eager to shape the cybersecurity posture of next-generation DoD AI capabilities.This position will be based out of Arlington, VA. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities Execute formal SCA/R duties. Lead security assessment efforts, establishing reusable security playbooks and assessment frameworks for rapid AI deployment into enterprise workflows. Evaluate technical control effectiveness across AWS cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps pipelines, microservices, containerized workloads, and GenAI/LLM application stacks. Partner directly with cybersecurity engineering and DevSecOps prototyping teams to integrate security controls early in the development lifecycle. Review, author, and maintain assessment packages-including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POA&Ms-tailored to rapid prototyping and AI systems. Assess technical security risks specific to AI/LLM implementations, such as API exposure, vector database access controls, model integration surface area, and software supply chain dependencies. Support continuous monitoring (ConMon), technical risk evaluations, and cloud architecture reviews across multi-tenant, multi-classification environments. Coordinate with Authorizing Officials (AOs), program managers, and engineering leads to deliver decision-ready risk briefings and ATO recommendations. Provide technical input and oversight for cybersecurity engineering and penetration testing activities across prototype projects. Required Qualifications Active Top Secret security clearance Current DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or Level III certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISM, CISSP, CCISO, CAP/CISC) 3-5+ years of experience conducting security control assessments, compliance testing, or A&A/RMF activities for DoD or federal information systems Solid operational understanding of core AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPCs, Security Groups, Security Hub) and how security controls function within cloud-native and CI/CD pipeline environments. Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 (Rev. 4/5), NIST SP 800-37 (RMF), DoD Cloud Computing SRG, and FedRAMP baselines. Demonstrated experience writing and evaluating core RMF artifacts (SSPs, SAPs, SARs, POA&Ms) Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical risk clearly to executive stakeholders, Authorizing Officials, and engineering teams. Hands-on experience navigating government GRC repositories, such as eMASS or XACTA. Desired Qualifications Hands-on experience mapping security controls to the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, or the DoD Responsible AI (RAI) Guidelines. Familiarity evaluating secure design patterns for autonomous AI Agents (e.g., tool-calling permissions, sandboxing agent execution environments, prompt boundaries, and ReAct/LangGraph architectures). Experience assessing cloud-managed AI ecosystems and foundation model platforms (e.g., AWS Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, Hugging Face Enterprise, or self-hosted open-source models). Understanding of data protection, access controls, and boundary security for RAG pipelines and vector databases (e.g., OpenSearch Vector Engine, Pinecone, Milvus, or PostgreSQL pgvector). Familiarity evaluating risks unique to LLMs-including prompt injection, data poisoning, model inversion, insecure output handling, and open-source supply chain vulnerabilities in AI libraries (PyTorch, LangChain, LlamaIndex). Exposure to LLM guardrail platforms, evaluation frameworks, or AI security tools (e.g., Promptfoo, Garak, Giskard, NeMo Guardrails) used to test model robustness and output safety. Experience with cATO methodologies, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates (Terraform, CloudFormation), and container security (AWS EKS/ECS, Docker). Active AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Background or familiarity with offensive security, penetration testing The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $135,000.00 - $150,000.00, 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.
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) to conduct independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operation, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within, or inherited by, an Information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. The SCAR will perform reviews of security artifacts for system authorizations, assessing both the technical and functional adequacy as required for application and software cybersecurity readiness. The SCAR candidate must have prior experience in authorizing tools/applications, systems, and/or enclaves. Additionally, knowledge of network security, technologies, processes, and practices designed for the prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computers, communications systems, services, and various types of communications technologies. The SCAR candidate must be knowledgeable and proficient in assessing DoD GovCloud environments to include testing controls and validating artifacts. A successful candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of NIST, DOD, and DAF cybersecurity focused guidance. This position can be based out of any Dark Wolf Office location and will be a hybrid schedule. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities: Evaluating IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and defining artifacts required to meet Federal, DoD and DAF requirements Assessing IT systems and architecture to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53 revision 5 and applicable guidance Supporting the system/application assessment and authorization (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and AF policies, and applicable mandates Collecting, reviewing and verifying documented business processes within process narratives or flowcharts, identifying risks and validating proficiency of mitigating controls Reviewing risk and control matrices and testing plans for key controls and determines effectiveness Identifying control gaps, reviewing and testing the design of existing controls. Formulating clear and concise conclusions on internal controls and business process efficiency Recommending policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs Reviewing Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) Providing recommendations and reports to the Security Control Assessor (SCA), Authorizing Official (AO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Reviewing network and systems design to ensure accuracy Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services Required Qualifications: 15+ years of relevant Cyber experience 15+ years prior experience as a Security Control Assessor/Representative RMF Engineer, ISSO, ISSM and/or information assurance engineer Cloud Platform experience with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP Hands-on eMASS and/or Xacta experience completing full system lifecycle activities Experience with Air Force risk management policies/procedures, to include, DODI 8510.01, AFI 17-101 Experience with Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG) Knowledgeable with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook Experience evaluating information security compliance against STIGs Ability to clearly articulate ideas Strong technical writing abilities to author reports for AO and CISO dissemination Exudes confidence in providing briefings, presentations, and in conducting/guiding meetings with senior leadership and stakeholders Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations Certification requirements (at least one of the following): SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CGRC/CAP, CISA, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA, GSEC, GSLC, GSNA, PenTest+, Security+ B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline US Citizenship and currently possess a Top Secret security clearance Desired Qualifications: Experience with Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines DevSecOps experience Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence familiarity The salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $145,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are open to considering a variety of levels of experience for these projects and potential for 1099 hourly opportunity. 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.
09/15/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) to conduct independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operation, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within, or inherited by, an Information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. The SCAR will perform reviews of security artifacts for system authorizations, assessing both the technical and functional adequacy as required for application and software cybersecurity readiness. The SCAR candidate must have prior experience in authorizing tools/applications, systems, and/or enclaves. Additionally, knowledge of network security, technologies, processes, and practices designed for the prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computers, communications systems, services, and various types of communications technologies. The SCAR candidate must be knowledgeable and proficient in assessing DoD GovCloud environments to include testing controls and validating artifacts. A successful candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of NIST, DOD, and DAF cybersecurity focused guidance. This position can be based out of any Dark Wolf Office location and will be a hybrid schedule. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities: Evaluating IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and defining artifacts required to meet Federal, DoD and DAF requirements Assessing IT systems and architecture to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53 revision 5 and applicable guidance Supporting the system/application assessment and authorization (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and AF policies, and applicable mandates Collecting, reviewing and verifying documented business processes within process narratives or flowcharts, identifying risks and validating proficiency of mitigating controls Reviewing risk and control matrices and testing plans for key controls and determines effectiveness Identifying control gaps, reviewing and testing the design of existing controls. Formulating clear and concise conclusions on internal controls and business process efficiency Recommending policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs Reviewing Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) Providing recommendations and reports to the Security Control Assessor (SCA), Authorizing Official (AO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Reviewing network and systems design to ensure accuracy Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services Required Qualifications: 15+ years of relevant Cyber experience 15+ years prior experience as a Security Control Assessor/Representative RMF Engineer, ISSO, ISSM and/or information assurance engineer Cloud Platform experience with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP Hands-on eMASS and/or Xacta experience completing full system lifecycle activities Experience with Air Force risk management policies/procedures, to include, DODI 8510.01, AFI 17-101 Experience with Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG) Knowledgeable with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook Experience evaluating information security compliance against STIGs Ability to clearly articulate ideas Strong technical writing abilities to author reports for AO and CISO dissemination Exudes confidence in providing briefings, presentations, and in conducting/guiding meetings with senior leadership and stakeholders Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations Certification requirements (at least one of the following): SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CGRC/CAP, CISA, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA, GSEC, GSLC, GSNA, PenTest+, Security+ B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline US Citizenship and currently possess a Top Secret security clearance Desired Qualifications: Experience with Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines DevSecOps experience Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence familiarity The salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $145,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are open to considering a variety of levels of experience for these projects and potential for 1099 hourly opportunity. 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.
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking Security Control Assessor/Representatives (SCA/Rs) to lead security control assessments across high-priority projects. Working at the intersection of cybersecurity engineering, cloud architecture, and DevSecOps prototyping, you will evaluate security controls for cutting-edge AI/LLM technologies across multiple classification levels. This position is ideal for a pragmatic cloud assessor or SCAR who excels in fast-paced DevSecOps environments, understands AWS cloud security, and is eager to shape the cybersecurity posture of next-generation DoD AI capabilities.This position will be based out of Arlington, VA with hybrid/remote opportunities. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities Execute formal SCA/R duties. Lead security assessment efforts, establishing reusable security playbooks and assessment frameworks for rapid AI deployment into enterprise workflows. Evaluate technical control effectiveness across AWS cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps pipelines, microservices, containerized workloads, and GenAI/LLM application stacks. Bridge the gap between OffSec and development by applying software design best practices. Lead technical exchange meetings (TEMs), participate in Discovery & Framing workshops, and maintain effective communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Act as the primary subject matter expert and lead developer for custom offensive tooling, integrating disparate capabilities into a cohesive, mission-ready platform. Review, author, and maintain assessment packages-including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POA&Ms-tailored to rapid prototyping and AI systems. Assess technical security risks specific to AI/LLM implementations, such as API exposure, vector database access controls, model integration surface area, and software supply chain dependencies. Support continuous monitoring (ConMon), technical risk evaluations, and cloud architecture reviews across multi-tenant, multi-classification environments. Coordinate with Authorizing Officials (AOs), program managers, and engineering leads to deliver decision-ready risk briefings and ATO recommendations. Provide technical input and oversight for cybersecurity engineering and penetration testing activities across prototype projects. Required Qualifications Active Top Secret security clearance Current DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or Level III certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISM, CISSP, CCISO, CAP/CISC) 5-7+ years of experience conducting security control assessments, compliance testing, or A&A/RMF activities for DoD or federal information systems Solid operational understanding of core AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPCs, Security Groups, Security Hub) and how security controls function within cloud-native and CI/CD pipeline environments. Experience with GitLab CI/CD (pipeline design, runners, artifact management) and AWS Cloud services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3). Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 (Rev. 4/5), NIST SP 800-37 (RMF), DoD Cloud Computing SRG, and FedRAMP baselines. Demonstrated experience writing and evaluating core RMF artifacts (SSPs, SAPs, SARs, POA&Ms) Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical risk clearly to executive stakeholders, Authorizing Officials, and engineering teams. Hands-on experience navigating government GRC repositories, such as eMASS or XACTA. Desired Qualifications Hands-on experience mapping security controls to the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, or the DoD Responsible AI (RAI) Guidelines. Familiarity evaluating secure design patterns for autonomous AI Agents (e.g., tool-calling permissions, sandboxing agent execution environments, prompt boundaries, and ReAct/LangGraph architectures). Experience assessing cloud-managed AI ecosystems and foundation model platforms (e.g., AWS Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, Hugging Face Enterprise, or self-hosted open-source models). Understanding of data protection, access controls, and boundary security for RAG pipelines and vector databases (e.g., OpenSearch Vector Engine, Pinecone, Milvus, or PostgreSQL pgvector). Familiarity evaluating risks unique to LLMs-including prompt injection, data poisoning, model inversion, insecure output handling, and open-source supply chain vulnerabilities in AI libraries (PyTorch, LangChain, LlamaIndex). Exposure to LLM guardrail platforms, evaluation frameworks, or AI security tools (e.g., Promptfoo, Garak, Giskard, NeMo Guardrails) used to test model robustness and output safety. Experience with cATO methodologies, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates (Terraform, CloudFormation), and container security (AWS EKS/ECS, Docker). Active AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Background or familiarity with offensive security, penetration testing The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $135,000.00 - $160,000.00, 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.
09/15/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking Security Control Assessor/Representatives (SCA/Rs) to lead security control assessments across high-priority projects. Working at the intersection of cybersecurity engineering, cloud architecture, and DevSecOps prototyping, you will evaluate security controls for cutting-edge AI/LLM technologies across multiple classification levels. This position is ideal for a pragmatic cloud assessor or SCAR who excels in fast-paced DevSecOps environments, understands AWS cloud security, and is eager to shape the cybersecurity posture of next-generation DoD AI capabilities.This position will be based out of Arlington, VA with hybrid/remote opportunities. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities Execute formal SCA/R duties. Lead security assessment efforts, establishing reusable security playbooks and assessment frameworks for rapid AI deployment into enterprise workflows. Evaluate technical control effectiveness across AWS cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps pipelines, microservices, containerized workloads, and GenAI/LLM application stacks. Bridge the gap between OffSec and development by applying software design best practices. Lead technical exchange meetings (TEMs), participate in Discovery & Framing workshops, and maintain effective communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Act as the primary subject matter expert and lead developer for custom offensive tooling, integrating disparate capabilities into a cohesive, mission-ready platform. Review, author, and maintain assessment packages-including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POA&Ms-tailored to rapid prototyping and AI systems. Assess technical security risks specific to AI/LLM implementations, such as API exposure, vector database access controls, model integration surface area, and software supply chain dependencies. Support continuous monitoring (ConMon), technical risk evaluations, and cloud architecture reviews across multi-tenant, multi-classification environments. Coordinate with Authorizing Officials (AOs), program managers, and engineering leads to deliver decision-ready risk briefings and ATO recommendations. Provide technical input and oversight for cybersecurity engineering and penetration testing activities across prototype projects. Required Qualifications Active Top Secret security clearance Current DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or Level III certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISM, CISSP, CCISO, CAP/CISC) 5-7+ years of experience conducting security control assessments, compliance testing, or A&A/RMF activities for DoD or federal information systems Solid operational understanding of core AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPCs, Security Groups, Security Hub) and how security controls function within cloud-native and CI/CD pipeline environments. Experience with GitLab CI/CD (pipeline design, runners, artifact management) and AWS Cloud services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3). Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 (Rev. 4/5), NIST SP 800-37 (RMF), DoD Cloud Computing SRG, and FedRAMP baselines. Demonstrated experience writing and evaluating core RMF artifacts (SSPs, SAPs, SARs, POA&Ms) Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical risk clearly to executive stakeholders, Authorizing Officials, and engineering teams. Hands-on experience navigating government GRC repositories, such as eMASS or XACTA. Desired Qualifications Hands-on experience mapping security controls to the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, or the DoD Responsible AI (RAI) Guidelines. Familiarity evaluating secure design patterns for autonomous AI Agents (e.g., tool-calling permissions, sandboxing agent execution environments, prompt boundaries, and ReAct/LangGraph architectures). Experience assessing cloud-managed AI ecosystems and foundation model platforms (e.g., AWS Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, Hugging Face Enterprise, or self-hosted open-source models). Understanding of data protection, access controls, and boundary security for RAG pipelines and vector databases (e.g., OpenSearch Vector Engine, Pinecone, Milvus, or PostgreSQL pgvector). Familiarity evaluating risks unique to LLMs-including prompt injection, data poisoning, model inversion, insecure output handling, and open-source supply chain vulnerabilities in AI libraries (PyTorch, LangChain, LlamaIndex). Exposure to LLM guardrail platforms, evaluation frameworks, or AI security tools (e.g., Promptfoo, Garak, Giskard, NeMo Guardrails) used to test model robustness and output safety. Experience with cATO methodologies, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates (Terraform, CloudFormation), and container security (AWS EKS/ECS, Docker). Active AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Background or familiarity with offensive security, penetration testing The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $135,000.00 - $160,000.00, 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.
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) to conduct independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operation, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within, or inherited by, an Information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. The SCAR will perform reviews of security artifacts for system authorizations, assessing both the technical and functional adequacy as required for application and software cybersecurity readiness. The SCAR candidate must have prior experience in authorizing tools/applications, systems, and/or enclaves. Additionally, knowledge of network security, technologies, processes, and practices designed for the prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computers, communications systems, services, and various types of communications technologies. The SCAR candidate must be knowledgeable and proficient in assessing DoD GovCloud environments to include testing controls and validating artifacts. A successful candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of NIST, DOD, and DAF cybersecurity focused guidance. This position can be based out of any Dark Wolf Office location and will be a hybrid schedule. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities: Evaluating IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and defining artifacts required to meet Federal, DoD and DAF requirements Assessing IT systems and architecture to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53 revision 5 and applicable guidance Supporting the system/application assessment and authorization (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and AF policies, and applicable mandates Collecting, reviewing and verifying documented business processes within process narratives or flowcharts, identifying risks and validating proficiency of mitigating controls Reviewing risk and control matrices and testing plans for key controls and determines effectiveness Identifying control gaps, reviewing and testing the design of existing controls. Formulating clear and concise conclusions on internal controls and business process efficiency Recommending policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs Reviewing Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) Providing recommendations and reports to the Security Control Assessor (SCA), Authorizing Official (AO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Reviewing network and systems design to ensure accuracy Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services Required Qualifications: 15+ years of relevant Cyber experience 15+ years prior experience as a Security Control Assessor/Representative RMF Engineer, ISSO, ISSM and/or information assurance engineer Cloud Platform experience with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP Hands-on eMASS and/or Xacta experience completing full system lifecycle activities Experience with Air Force risk management policies/procedures, to include, DODI 8510.01, AFI 17-101 Experience with Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG) Knowledgeable with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook Experience evaluating information security compliance against STIGs Ability to clearly articulate ideas Strong technical writing abilities to author reports for AO and CISO dissemination Exudes confidence in providing briefings, presentations, and in conducting/guiding meetings with senior leadership and stakeholders Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations Certification requirements (at least one of the following): SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CGRC/CAP, CISA, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA, GSEC, GSLC, GSNA, PenTest+, Security+ B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline US Citizenship and currently possess a Top Secret security clearance Desired Qualifications: Experience with Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines DevSecOps experience Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence familiarity The salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $145,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are open to considering a variety of levels of experience for these projects and potential for 1099 hourly opportunity. 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.
09/15/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) to conduct independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operation, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within, or inherited by, an Information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. The SCAR will perform reviews of security artifacts for system authorizations, assessing both the technical and functional adequacy as required for application and software cybersecurity readiness. The SCAR candidate must have prior experience in authorizing tools/applications, systems, and/or enclaves. Additionally, knowledge of network security, technologies, processes, and practices designed for the prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computers, communications systems, services, and various types of communications technologies. The SCAR candidate must be knowledgeable and proficient in assessing DoD GovCloud environments to include testing controls and validating artifacts. A successful candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of NIST, DOD, and DAF cybersecurity focused guidance. This position can be based out of any Dark Wolf Office location and will be a hybrid schedule. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities: Evaluating IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and defining artifacts required to meet Federal, DoD and DAF requirements Assessing IT systems and architecture to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53 revision 5 and applicable guidance Supporting the system/application assessment and authorization (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and AF policies, and applicable mandates Collecting, reviewing and verifying documented business processes within process narratives or flowcharts, identifying risks and validating proficiency of mitigating controls Reviewing risk and control matrices and testing plans for key controls and determines effectiveness Identifying control gaps, reviewing and testing the design of existing controls. Formulating clear and concise conclusions on internal controls and business process efficiency Recommending policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs Reviewing Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) Providing recommendations and reports to the Security Control Assessor (SCA), Authorizing Official (AO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Reviewing network and systems design to ensure accuracy Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services Required Qualifications: 15+ years of relevant Cyber experience 15+ years prior experience as a Security Control Assessor/Representative RMF Engineer, ISSO, ISSM and/or information assurance engineer Cloud Platform experience with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP Hands-on eMASS and/or Xacta experience completing full system lifecycle activities Experience with Air Force risk management policies/procedures, to include, DODI 8510.01, AFI 17-101 Experience with Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG) Knowledgeable with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook Experience evaluating information security compliance against STIGs Ability to clearly articulate ideas Strong technical writing abilities to author reports for AO and CISO dissemination Exudes confidence in providing briefings, presentations, and in conducting/guiding meetings with senior leadership and stakeholders Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations Certification requirements (at least one of the following): SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CGRC/CAP, CISA, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA, GSEC, GSLC, GSNA, PenTest+, Security+ B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline US Citizenship and currently possess a Top Secret security clearance Desired Qualifications: Experience with Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines DevSecOps experience Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence familiarity The salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $145,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are open to considering a variety of levels of experience for these projects and potential for 1099 hourly opportunity. 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.
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) to conduct independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operation, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within, or inherited by, an Information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. The SCAR will perform reviews of security artifacts for system authorizations, assessing both the technical and functional adequacy as required for application and software cybersecurity readiness. The SCAR candidate must have prior experience in authorizing tools/applications, systems, and/or enclaves. Additionally, knowledge of network security, technologies, processes, and practices designed for the prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computers, communications systems, services, and various types of communications technologies. The SCAR candidate must be knowledgeable and proficient in assessing DoD GovCloud environments to include testing controls and validating artifacts. A successful candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of NIST, DOD, and DAF cybersecurity focused guidance. This position can be based out of any Dark Wolf Office location and will be a hybrid schedule. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities: Evaluating IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and defining artifacts required to meet Federal, DoD and DAF requirements Assessing IT systems and architecture to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53 revision 5 and applicable guidance Supporting the system/application assessment and authorization (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and AF policies, and applicable mandates Collecting, reviewing and verifying documented business processes within process narratives or flowcharts, identifying risks and validating proficiency of mitigating controls Reviewing risk and control matrices and testing plans for key controls and determines effectiveness Identifying control gaps, reviewing and testing the design of existing controls. Formulating clear and concise conclusions on internal controls and business process efficiency Recommending policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs Reviewing Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) Providing recommendations and reports to the Security Control Assessor (SCA), Authorizing Official (AO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Reviewing network and systems design to ensure accuracy Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services Required Qualifications: 15+ years of relevant Cyber experience 15+ years prior experience as a Security Control Assessor/Representative RMF Engineer, ISSO, ISSM and/or information assurance engineer Cloud Platform experience with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP Hands-on eMASS and/or Xacta experience completing full system lifecycle activities Experience with Air Force risk management policies/procedures, to include, DODI 8510.01, AFI 17-101 Experience with Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG) Knowledgeable with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook Experience evaluating information security compliance against STIGs Ability to clearly articulate ideas Strong technical writing abilities to author reports for AO and CISO dissemination Exudes confidence in providing briefings, presentations, and in conducting/guiding meetings with senior leadership and stakeholders Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations Certification requirements (at least one of the following): SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CGRC/CAP, CISA, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA, GSEC, GSLC, GSNA, PenTest+, Security+ B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline US Citizenship and currently possess a Top Secret security clearance Desired Qualifications: Experience with Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines DevSecOps experience Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence familiarity The salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $145,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are open to considering a variety of levels of experience for these projects and potential for 1099 hourly opportunity. 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.
09/15/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) to conduct independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operation, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within, or inherited by, an Information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. The SCAR will perform reviews of security artifacts for system authorizations, assessing both the technical and functional adequacy as required for application and software cybersecurity readiness. The SCAR candidate must have prior experience in authorizing tools/applications, systems, and/or enclaves. Additionally, knowledge of network security, technologies, processes, and practices designed for the prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computers, communications systems, services, and various types of communications technologies. The SCAR candidate must be knowledgeable and proficient in assessing DoD GovCloud environments to include testing controls and validating artifacts. A successful candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of NIST, DOD, and DAF cybersecurity focused guidance. This position can be based out of any Dark Wolf Office location and will be a hybrid schedule. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities: Evaluating IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and defining artifacts required to meet Federal, DoD and DAF requirements Assessing IT systems and architecture to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53 revision 5 and applicable guidance Supporting the system/application assessment and authorization (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and AF policies, and applicable mandates Collecting, reviewing and verifying documented business processes within process narratives or flowcharts, identifying risks and validating proficiency of mitigating controls Reviewing risk and control matrices and testing plans for key controls and determines effectiveness Identifying control gaps, reviewing and testing the design of existing controls. Formulating clear and concise conclusions on internal controls and business process efficiency Recommending policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs Reviewing Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) Providing recommendations and reports to the Security Control Assessor (SCA), Authorizing Official (AO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Reviewing network and systems design to ensure accuracy Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services Required Qualifications: 15+ years of relevant Cyber experience 15+ years prior experience as a Security Control Assessor/Representative RMF Engineer, ISSO, ISSM and/or information assurance engineer Cloud Platform experience with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP Hands-on eMASS and/or Xacta experience completing full system lifecycle activities Experience with Air Force risk management policies/procedures, to include, DODI 8510.01, AFI 17-101 Experience with Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG) Knowledgeable with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook Experience evaluating information security compliance against STIGs Ability to clearly articulate ideas Strong technical writing abilities to author reports for AO and CISO dissemination Exudes confidence in providing briefings, presentations, and in conducting/guiding meetings with senior leadership and stakeholders Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations Certification requirements (at least one of the following): SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CGRC/CAP, CISA, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA, GSEC, GSLC, GSNA, PenTest+, Security+ B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline US Citizenship and currently possess a Top Secret security clearance Desired Qualifications: Experience with Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines DevSecOps experience Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence familiarity The salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $145,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are open to considering a variety of levels of experience for these projects and potential for 1099 hourly opportunity. 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.
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) to conduct independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operation, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within, or inherited by, an Information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. The SCAR will perform reviews of security artifacts for system authorizations, assessing both the technical and functional adequacy as required for application and software cybersecurity readiness. The SCAR candidate must have prior experience in authorizing tools/applications, systems, and/or enclaves. Additionally, knowledge of network security, technologies, processes, and practices designed for the prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computers, communications systems, services, and various types of communications technologies. The SCAR candidate must be knowledgeable and proficient in assessing DoD GovCloud environments to include testing controls and validating artifacts. A successful candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of NIST, DOD, and DAF cybersecurity focused guidance. This position can be based out of any Dark Wolf Office location and will be a hybrid schedule. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities: Evaluating IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and defining artifacts required to meet Federal, DoD and DAF requirements Assessing IT systems and architecture to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53 revision 5 and applicable guidance Supporting the system/application assessment and authorization (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and AF policies, and applicable mandates Collecting, reviewing and verifying documented business processes within process narratives or flowcharts, identifying risks and validating proficiency of mitigating controls Reviewing risk and control matrices and testing plans for key controls and determines effectiveness Identifying control gaps, reviewing and testing the design of existing controls. Formulating clear and concise conclusions on internal controls and business process efficiency Recommending policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs Reviewing Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) Providing recommendations and reports to the Security Control Assessor (SCA), Authorizing Official (AO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Reviewing network and systems design to ensure accuracy Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services Required Qualifications: 15+ years of relevant Cyber experience 15+ years prior experience as a Security Control Assessor/Representative RMF Engineer, ISSO, ISSM and/or information assurance engineer Cloud Platform experience with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP Hands-on eMASS and/or Xacta experience completing full system lifecycle activities Experience with Air Force risk management policies/procedures, to include, DODI 8510.01, AFI 17-101 Experience with Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG) Knowledgeable with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook Experience evaluating information security compliance against STIGs Ability to clearly articulate ideas Strong technical writing abilities to author reports for AO and CISO dissemination Exudes confidence in providing briefings, presentations, and in conducting/guiding meetings with senior leadership and stakeholders Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations Certification requirements (at least one of the following): SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CGRC/CAP, CISA, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA, GSEC, GSLC, GSNA, PenTest+, Security+ B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline US Citizenship and currently possess a Top Secret security clearance Desired Qualifications: Experience with Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines DevSecOps experience Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence familiarity The salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $145,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are open to considering a variety of levels of experience for these projects and potential for 1099 hourly opportunity. 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.
09/15/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor Representative (SCAR) to conduct independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operation, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within, or inherited by, an Information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. The SCAR will perform reviews of security artifacts for system authorizations, assessing both the technical and functional adequacy as required for application and software cybersecurity readiness. The SCAR candidate must have prior experience in authorizing tools/applications, systems, and/or enclaves. Additionally, knowledge of network security, technologies, processes, and practices designed for the prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computers, communications systems, services, and various types of communications technologies. The SCAR candidate must be knowledgeable and proficient in assessing DoD GovCloud environments to include testing controls and validating artifacts. A successful candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of NIST, DOD, and DAF cybersecurity focused guidance. This position can be based out of any Dark Wolf Office location and will be a hybrid schedule. Additional responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities: Evaluating IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and defining artifacts required to meet Federal, DoD and DAF requirements Assessing IT systems and architecture to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53 revision 5 and applicable guidance Supporting the system/application assessment and authorization (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and AF policies, and applicable mandates Collecting, reviewing and verifying documented business processes within process narratives or flowcharts, identifying risks and validating proficiency of mitigating controls Reviewing risk and control matrices and testing plans for key controls and determines effectiveness Identifying control gaps, reviewing and testing the design of existing controls. Formulating clear and concise conclusions on internal controls and business process efficiency Recommending policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs Reviewing Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) Providing recommendations and reports to the Security Control Assessor (SCA), Authorizing Official (AO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Reviewing network and systems design to ensure accuracy Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services Required Qualifications: 15+ years of relevant Cyber experience 15+ years prior experience as a Security Control Assessor/Representative RMF Engineer, ISSO, ISSM and/or information assurance engineer Cloud Platform experience with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP Hands-on eMASS and/or Xacta experience completing full system lifecycle activities Experience with Air Force risk management policies/procedures, to include, DODI 8510.01, AFI 17-101 Experience with Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG) Knowledgeable with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook Experience evaluating information security compliance against STIGs Ability to clearly articulate ideas Strong technical writing abilities to author reports for AO and CISO dissemination Exudes confidence in providing briefings, presentations, and in conducting/guiding meetings with senior leadership and stakeholders Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations Certification requirements (at least one of the following): SecurityX / CASP+, CCISO, CGRC/CAP, CISA, CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, Cloud+, CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA, GSEC, GSLC, GSNA, PenTest+, Security+ B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline US Citizenship and currently possess a Top Secret security clearance Desired Qualifications: Experience with Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines DevSecOps experience Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence familiarity The salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $145,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset. We are open to considering a variety of levels of experience for these projects and potential for 1099 hourly opportunity. 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.