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This role can be supported at a hybrid capacity in Colorado Springs, CO or Herndon, VA.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nConducting technical evaluations of information systems design, containerized applications, and cloud architectures (AWS or GCP), and information security aspects and accreditation.\n\nPerforming vulnerability assessments using automated software, pipeline, and container scanning tools including SonarQube, Snyk, NeuVector, and OWASP ZAP.\n\nReviewing requests for software installation and conducting technical risk assessments on software implementation, specifically within Kubernetes clustered environments.\n\nCoordinating and tracking security action requests and reporting status to senior managers, leveraging GitOps workflows and automation tooling like ArgoCD and GitLab CI/CD.\n\nAnalyzing, modifying when necessary, and maintaining the client’s certification to field security approvals (continuous ATO) by implementing DISA STIGs through automated Ansible Playbooks and hardened Dockerfiles.\n\nConducting and analyzing auditing requirements continuously, implementing and monitoring logging, metrics, and tracing stacks via Grafana, Loki, Prometheus, Tempo, and Alloy.\n\nEnforcing zero‑trust network architectures and traffic management within containerized environments using Istio or similar service meshes.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\n5+ years of experience in IT security, information assurance, or DevSecOps engineering\n\nBackground in secure software development with a proficiency in a scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Golang) with an emphasis on automation and a foundational knowledge of how to interact with REST APIs\n\nExperience and enjoyment in working directly with customers to improve cyber security posture\n\nExperience authoring and maintaining systems security documentation and hardening configurations for modern cloud environments\n\nExperience in generating appropriate security documentation to receive proper authorization from customer security personnel, and correcting security shortfalls as they are identified through customer‑sponsored reviews\n\nStrong understanding of Kubernetes Administration and a deep foundational knowledge of containerization (Docker and similar technologies)\n\nUnderstanding of the cyber environment and threats of our cyber adversaries, specifically regarding cloud and supply‑chain vulnerabilities\n\nPossesses strong technical skills and analytic ability\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related technical field\n\nIAT Lvl 2 certification (e.g., Security+)\n\nUS Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance\n\nDesired Qualifications\n\nPrevious experience as an ISSE / ISSM in a DoD or federal environment\n\nRelevant technical certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), or cloud‑specific professional DevOps/Security certifications\n\nEstimated salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $140,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical interview.\n\nHybrid on‑site based out of Herndon, VA or Colorado Springs, CO.\n\nWe are proud to be an EEO/AA employer supporting minorities, women, veterans, disabled and other protected categories.\n\nIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Dark Wolf Solutions","rawCompany":"dark wolf solutions","city":"Herndon","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-17T03:44:12.685Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior DevSecOps Engineer - Cloud, Kubernetes & Zero-Trust","description":"Dark Wolf is looking for a Mid-Level DevSecOps SME / Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to join a collaborative, dynamic team in a fast‑paced, innovative mission environment. 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