Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf is hiring in Ogden, Utah for a Security Controls Assessor Representative (SCAR). This position works with fellow SCARs, Security Controls Assessors (SCAs), Information System Security Managers (ISSM), Program Managers (PM), and Authorizing Official (AO) representatives to obtain and maintain Authority toOperate (ATO) approvals for various AFNWC weapon subsystems and supporting IT systems by adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF). This position is responsible for reviewing, assessing, and providing advice/recommendations to the SCA/AO throughout the RMF process for assigned programs. This is an on-site position on Hill Air Force Base. Required Qualifications: 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), including all seven steps and in-depth knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls and their application to complex government information systems. Comprehensive technical understanding and practical experience with Windows/Linux OS hardening (including STIGs), network protocols (TCP/IP), firewall configurations, IDS/IPS, cloud security (FedRAMP, AWS/Azure GovCloud), virtualization, and database security. Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning (ACAS/Tenable.sc/Nessus), configuration assessment (SCAP/STIG tools), and log analysis/SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Elastic Stack) to identify and evaluate security posture. Expert-level knowledge of DoD/Agency-specific security requirements (e.g., DoDI 8500.01, CNSSI 1253), IAVMs, and STIG implementation/verification. Proven ability to develop and review System Security Plans (SSPs), write comprehensive Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). Strong capability in analyzing control effectiveness, identifying critical risks, and articulating residual risk to Authorizing Officials (AOs). A Bachelors 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. This location is located on Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah. On-site presence is expected 5 days per week. We are hiring for multiple levels, with base salary estimates ranging from $130,000.00 - $190,000.00, 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.
10/14/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf is hiring in Ogden, Utah for a Security Controls Assessor Representative (SCAR). This position works with fellow SCARs, Security Controls Assessors (SCAs), Information System Security Managers (ISSM), Program Managers (PM), and Authorizing Official (AO) representatives to obtain and maintain Authority toOperate (ATO) approvals for various AFNWC weapon subsystems and supporting IT systems by adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF). This position is responsible for reviewing, assessing, and providing advice/recommendations to the SCA/AO throughout the RMF process for assigned programs. This is an on-site position on Hill Air Force Base. Required Qualifications: 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), including all seven steps and in-depth knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls and their application to complex government information systems. Comprehensive technical understanding and practical experience with Windows/Linux OS hardening (including STIGs), network protocols (TCP/IP), firewall configurations, IDS/IPS, cloud security (FedRAMP, AWS/Azure GovCloud), virtualization, and database security. Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning (ACAS/Tenable.sc/Nessus), configuration assessment (SCAP/STIG tools), and log analysis/SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Elastic Stack) to identify and evaluate security posture. Expert-level knowledge of DoD/Agency-specific security requirements (e.g., DoDI 8500.01, CNSSI 1253), IAVMs, and STIG implementation/verification. Proven ability to develop and review System Security Plans (SSPs), write comprehensive Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). Strong capability in analyzing control effectiveness, identifying critical risks, and articulating residual risk to Authorizing Officials (AOs). A Bachelors 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. This location is located on Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah. On-site presence is expected 5 days per week. We are hiring for multiple levels, with base salary estimates ranging from $130,000.00 - $190,000.00, 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.
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.
09/30/2026
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 is hiring in Ogden, Utah for a Security Controls Assessor Representative (SCAR). This position works with fellow SCARs, Security Controls Assessors (SCAs), Information System Security Managers (ISSM), Program Managers (PM), and Authorizing Official (AO) representatives to obtain and maintain Authority toOperate (ATO) approvals for various AFNWC weapon subsystems and supporting IT systems by adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF). This position is responsible for reviewing, assessing, and providing advice/recommendations to the SCA/AO throughout the RMF process for assigned programs. This is an on-site position on Hill Air Force Base. Required Qualifications: 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), including all seven steps and in-depth knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls and their application to complex government information systems. Comprehensive technical understanding and practical experience with Windows/Linux OS hardening (including STIGs), network protocols (TCP/IP), firewall configurations, IDS/IPS, cloud security (FedRAMP, AWS/Azure GovCloud), virtualization, and database security. Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning (ACAS/Tenable.sc/Nessus), configuration assessment (SCAP/STIG tools), and log analysis/SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Elastic Stack) to identify and evaluate security posture. Expert-level knowledge of DoD/Agency-specific security requirements (e.g., DoDI 8500.01, CNSSI 1253), IAVMs, and STIG implementation/verification. Proven ability to develop and review System Security Plans (SSPs), write comprehensive Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). Strong capability in analyzing control effectiveness, identifying critical risks, and articulating residual risk to Authorizing Officials (AOs). A Bachelors 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. This location is located on Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah. On-site presence is expected 5 days per week. We are hiring for multiple levels, with base salary estimates ranging from $130,000.00 - $190,000.00, 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.
09/28/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Dark Wolf is hiring in Ogden, Utah for a Security Controls Assessor Representative (SCAR). This position works with fellow SCARs, Security Controls Assessors (SCAs), Information System Security Managers (ISSM), Program Managers (PM), and Authorizing Official (AO) representatives to obtain and maintain Authority toOperate (ATO) approvals for various AFNWC weapon subsystems and supporting IT systems by adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF). This position is responsible for reviewing, assessing, and providing advice/recommendations to the SCA/AO throughout the RMF process for assigned programs. This is an on-site position on Hill Air Force Base. Required Qualifications: 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), including all seven steps and in-depth knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls and their application to complex government information systems. Comprehensive technical understanding and practical experience with Windows/Linux OS hardening (including STIGs), network protocols (TCP/IP), firewall configurations, IDS/IPS, cloud security (FedRAMP, AWS/Azure GovCloud), virtualization, and database security. Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning (ACAS/Tenable.sc/Nessus), configuration assessment (SCAP/STIG tools), and log analysis/SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Elastic Stack) to identify and evaluate security posture. Expert-level knowledge of DoD/Agency-specific security requirements (e.g., DoDI 8500.01, CNSSI 1253), IAVMs, and STIG implementation/verification. Proven ability to develop and review System Security Plans (SSPs), write comprehensive Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). Strong capability in analyzing control effectiveness, identifying critical risks, and articulating residual risk to Authorizing Officials (AOs). A Bachelors 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. This location is located on Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah. On-site presence is expected 5 days per week. We are hiring for multiple levels, with base salary estimates ranging from $130,000.00 - $190,000.00, 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.
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.
09/26/2026
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 Mission Context LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. The Communications Systems Engineer will act as a Security Control Assessor to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of a government program. Position Overview As the Security Control Assessor, you will support a Government customer with multiple satellite systems, both on-orbit and in development. You will also support communication systems, network, and crypto acquisition activities for multiple major satellite programs. The job requires familiarity with government organizations, processes, and satellite systems. Note: An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly is required to be considered for this role Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment. Requirements Key Responsibilities Support the System Program Office (SPO) in an acquisition capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of communication, network, and crypto acquisitions. Conduct independent assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls. Support faster RMF processing and security assessment reporting. Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, briefs Government and industry as required Support Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other acquisition domain SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR Required Qualifications: Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Understanding and experience with how space communication, network, and crypto systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and tested Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and information security policies and standards Experience with government satellite systems Available to travel domestically up to 25% Security Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph Work Environment: On-site work in a government or contractor facility Occasional travel (up to 25%) About LV8D Solutions LV8D Solutions is an elite Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) company that delivers advanced systems engineering, integration, acquisition, mission operations, network communications, and cybersecurity support to our defense and intelligence customers. Founded in 2019, we apply our deep technical expertise, understanding, and mission-first mindset to design, acquire, and implement complex, high-impact solutions for our Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) customers. We specialize in every aspect of our customers' space and ground mission systems while offering exceptional work-life balance and an exemplary compensation and total rewards package designed to recruit, train, and retain top talent and committed to national defense and career growth. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement LV8D Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. Benefits Performance & Recognition Period of Performance (PoP) Bonus Opportunities Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance. Retention Incentive Benefit Bounty Receive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training. Referral Bonus Earn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral. Customer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) Bonus Opportunities Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation. Milestone Rewards Celebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20th years of service. Financial & Retirement Benefits Profit Sharing Receive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401(k), with immediate vesting. 401(k) Company Match The company matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting. Career Development The company invests in your professional growth through: Annual financial support for professional training and industry certifications. Enhanced financial support for employees actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution. Work-Life Balance Support for a healthy work-life balance includes: Flexible work hours Competitive paid time off (PTO) Company holidays Health & Wellness Benefits The company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. Medical Coverage Three comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees Dental & Vision Comprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Comprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Income Protection 100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance 100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance 100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance.
09/26/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Mission Context LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. The Communications Systems Engineer will act as a Security Control Assessor to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of a government program. Position Overview As the Security Control Assessor, you will support a Government customer with multiple satellite systems, both on-orbit and in development. You will also support communication systems, network, and crypto acquisition activities for multiple major satellite programs. The job requires familiarity with government organizations, processes, and satellite systems. Note: An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly is required to be considered for this role Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment. Requirements Key Responsibilities Support the System Program Office (SPO) in an acquisition capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of communication, network, and crypto acquisitions. Conduct independent assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls. Support faster RMF processing and security assessment reporting. Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, briefs Government and industry as required Support Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other acquisition domain SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR Required Qualifications: Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Understanding and experience with how space communication, network, and crypto systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and tested Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and information security policies and standards Experience with government satellite systems Available to travel domestically up to 25% Security Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph Work Environment: On-site work in a government or contractor facility Occasional travel (up to 25%) About LV8D Solutions LV8D Solutions is an elite Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) company that delivers advanced systems engineering, integration, acquisition, mission operations, network communications, and cybersecurity support to our defense and intelligence customers. Founded in 2019, we apply our deep technical expertise, understanding, and mission-first mindset to design, acquire, and implement complex, high-impact solutions for our Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) customers. We specialize in every aspect of our customers' space and ground mission systems while offering exceptional work-life balance and an exemplary compensation and total rewards package designed to recruit, train, and retain top talent and committed to national defense and career growth. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement LV8D Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. Benefits Performance & Recognition Period of Performance (PoP) Bonus Opportunities Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance. Retention Incentive Benefit Bounty Receive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training. Referral Bonus Earn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral. Customer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) Bonus Opportunities Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation. Milestone Rewards Celebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20th years of service. Financial & Retirement Benefits Profit Sharing Receive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401(k), with immediate vesting. 401(k) Company Match The company matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting. Career Development The company invests in your professional growth through: Annual financial support for professional training and industry certifications. Enhanced financial support for employees actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution. Work-Life Balance Support for a healthy work-life balance includes: Flexible work hours Competitive paid time off (PTO) Company holidays Health & Wellness Benefits The company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. Medical Coverage Three comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees Dental & Vision Comprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Comprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Income Protection 100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance 100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance 100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance.