Information Systems Security Manager

Dark Wolf is looking for an Information System Security Manager to help the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Mater / Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate obtain and maintain an Authority to Operate for a classified cloud environment. This position is primarily remote and will require support out of one of the following Dark Wolf Hubs - Herndon, VA; Tampa, FL; San Antonio, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Ogden, UT; or Omaha, NE. Key responsibilities include: Direct the technical and operational effectiveness of cyber defense capabilities in close coordination with COTR and Sponsor Staff management. Deliver strategic recommendations to continually refine architectures, processes, incident handling, and the overall reporting lifecycle. Ensure the operational readiness and effectiveness of Agency IT systems, network defenses, and situational awareness reporting. Manage comprehensive incident response operations and deliver actionable, high-impact analytical products. Maximize the utility of existing security tools to correlate disparate information and synthesize data into actionable intelligence. Drive agile automation initiatives to eliminate manual inefficiencies across the cyber defense program, implementing technical solutions that directly maximize time-to-mission. Required Qualifications: 10+ years of relevant experience Subject Matter Expertise in Risk Management Framework Hands-on experience enforcing information protection policies in an unclassified environment Extensive experience in one or more of the following SIEM tools: Splunk. Sentinel, ELK Stack, Crowdstrike Experience with Infrastructure and Cloud Security tools including: Terraform/Ansible, Github. At least one (1) of the following cyber security certifications: CASP+ CE, CSSLP, CISSP Strong experience with DoD and Air Force Risk Management Framework (RMF) Proficient with a major cloud services platform, i.e. GCP, Azure, AWS, etc. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business, related field U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret or TS/SCI security clearance Desired Qualifications: Experience with task management, metrics collection, and status reporting to management Proficient with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technology Demonstrated knowledge/experience in the areas of resource allocation, workload management, and contract management Any additional certifications relevant to system and cyber security not previously listed The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $145,000.00 - $175,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset. This position is primarily remote and will require support out of one of the following Dark Wolf Hubs - Herndon, VA; Tampa, FL; San Antonio, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Ogden, UT; or Omaha, NE. Key responsibilities include: 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.