Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

About this role

Dark Wolf seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to evaluate information systems security, conduct risk assessments, and maintain compliance documentation using model-based systems engineering. You'll collaborate with customer teams and contractors to integrate security requirements into cloud and containerized architectures while managing the DevSecOps pipeline.

What you'll do

• Evaluate information system designs, cloud architecture, and containerized applications for security and operational alignment
• Perform vulnerability assessments and architectural risk analysis using automated scanning tools
• Review software installation requests and conduct technical risk assessments against enterprise baselines
• Coordinate security action items and report status to leadership using MBSE methodologies
• Develop and maintain system models and architectural diagrams using Cameo and Sparx tools
• Analyze audit requirements and ensure DevSecOps pipeline implementation matches authorized system designs

What they're looking for

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Architectural frameworks (DODAF, UAF, TOGAF)
• Enterprise architecture tools (Cameo, Sparx Systems)
• Secure software development and CI/CD pipelines
• Vulnerability assessment and risk analysis
• Security documentation and compliance authoring
• DevSecOps environment expertise
• Systems engineering and IT security

Benefits

• Salary range: $160,000–$175,000 based on experience
• Hybrid work arrangement in Herndon, VA or Colorado Springs, CO
• Direct full-time W2 employment
• Collaborative, dynamic mission-focused environment
• EEO/AA employer with commitment to diversity