Dark Wolf Solutions
Secure Infrastructure Engineer
Dark Wolf Hubs/Herndon, VA · Full-time
No sponsorship$150k-$180kDetected 61 days ago
PythonPowerShellPostgreSQLAWSGCPAzureDockerKubernetesTerraformAnsibleCI/CDSystems EngineeringMedical DevicesProblem Solving
About the role
- Dark Wolf is seeking a Secure Infrastructure Engineer to join our team.
- This engineer will be responsible for designing, hardening, and automating the deployment of secure baseline images for a major medical technology client.
- The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Windows operating systems and database hardening, specifically aligning with STIGs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in IT Security, Information Systems, or equivalent
- Minimum of 4+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Operations, or working with commercial cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Deep expertise in Windows Server and Desktop administration and configuration
- Proven experience applying and managing DoD DISA STIGs or CIS Benchmarks in an enterprise environment
- Extensive experience with Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and Container Security
- Strong proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or Terraform) to enforce security configurations
- Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex application failures caused by security hardening
- US Citizenship and ability to be clearable up to the Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
- Experience with Platform One, Iron Bank, or similar DoD software factories
- Experience hardening PostgreSQL or other relational databases
- Experience working in the healthcare industry or with medical device software
- Understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and accreditation processes
- Industry certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Security+, or MCSE.
Skills
- Designing and creating hardened "Gold Images" for core technologies including Windows Server 2025, Windows 11, and MS SQL.
- Automating the application of DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks using PowerShell, Ansible, or similar scripting tools.
- Integrating secure baselines into a centralized artifact repository for consumption by product teams.
- Analyzing vulnerability scan results (from tools like Nessus or proprietary pipelines) and remediating configuration drift.
- Deploying and maintaining a centralized artifact repository on cloud-native architecture (AWS/Azure).
- Integrating low-CVE base images (e.g., via Chainguard) into the development supply chain.
Compensation
- The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000.00 - $180,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.
Visa & Work Authorization
- US Citizenship and ability to be clearable up to the Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
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