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Cybersecurity Lead/ISSM with Security Clearance

Dark Wolf SolutionsHerndon, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 4 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Cybersecurity Lead role offers a competitive salary of $150,000 - $165,000 and the chance to significantly impact government information system security while developing your expertise in RMF and SIEM tools. You will thrive here if you are an experienced ISSM or Senior ISSO with a strong background in DoD/Air Force RMF and a passion for leading a team in a dynamic environment. Apply today to leverage your security clearance and grow your career with Dark Wolf Solutions!

Quick Overview

Salary
$150k - $165k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Herndon, VA, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
GCPAWSELKSplunkAnsibleAzureGoogle CloudTerraform

Job Description

Cybersecurity Lead/ISSM Herndon, VA or Colorado Springs, CO Apply Dark Wolf is looking for an Cybersecurity Lead/Information System Security Manager (ISSM) who is interested in working in a fast-paced environment to establish a robust security posture for a government information system. The successful candidate will provide oversight and enforcement of Department of War policies and procedures in order to maintain a holistic security approach for the lifecycle of the system. The ISSM will act as the primary security advisor to the PM, AO, and ISO. In addition, the role will have oversight of an ISSO Team and ensure their compliance with established information security AF requirements. This position is located in either Herndon, VA or Colorado Springs, CO supporting a hybrid schedule.

Required Qualifications

  • 5 year’s experience as an ISSM or 7 year’s experience as a Sr. ISSO
  • 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 Top Secret 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 $150,000.00 - $165,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

This position will be hybrid on-site based out of Herndon, VA or Colorado Springs, Colorado.  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 and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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