Mid-Level DevSecOps SME / Cloud Security Engineer (ISSE)

About this role

Dark Wolf seeks a mid-level DevSecOps and cloud security engineer to secure containerized applications and cloud infrastructure across AWS/GCP environments. The role involves vulnerability assessments, compliance maintenance, zero-trust architecture implementation, and close collaboration with customer teams in a hybrid setting.

What you'll do

• Conduct technical evaluations of system designs, containerized applications, and cloud architectures with focus on security and accreditation
• Perform vulnerability assessments using tools like SonarQube, Snyk, NeuVector, and OWASP ZAP across pipelines and containers
• Review software installation requests and assess technical risks within Kubernetes environments
• Maintain continuous authorization (ATO) by implementing DISA STIGs via Ansible and hardened Dockerfiles
• Implement zero-trust network architectures and traffic management using service meshes like Istio
• Monitor logging, metrics, and tracing via Grafana, Loki, Prometheus, and related observability tools

What they're looking for

• DevSecOps and information security engineering
• Kubernetes administration and Docker containerization
• Cloud platforms (AWS or GCP)
• Scripting/programming (Python, Golang) and REST APIs
• Vulnerability scanning and assessment tools
• GitOps workflows and CI/CD automation (ArgoCD, GitLab)
• DISA STIG implementation and compliance documentation
• Security architecture and zero-trust design

Benefits

• Estimated salary $130,000–$140,000 based on experience
• Hybrid work arrangement in Herndon, VA or Colorado Springs, CO
• Direct W2 full-time employment
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical security initiatives
• Collaborative, dynamic, fast-paced environment