Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist to support enterprise cybersecurity operations. The ideal candidate will analyze and improve business operations, support infrastructure deployment and administration, and lead the development of technical solutions to mitigate risk and enhance mission performance. This position is located in Huntsville, AL or the Washington, DC Metro Area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze business operations, requirements, and goals to implement process and policy improvements that enhance operational efficiency.
• Consult with leadership to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and promote effective transformation initiatives.
• Identify root causes of business and technical challenges and translate them into actionable process or system improvements.
• Guide senior management on strategic and technical decisions for improving operational performance.
• Test, implement, deploy, maintain, and administer cybersecurity infrastructure, including hardware and software systems.
• Design, create, modify, and maintain software applications or utilities for cybersecurity operations.
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based systems and platforms in support of cybersecurity tasks.
• Automate operational and maintenance tasks and recommend process improvements.
• Integrate third-party tools and develop custom solutions to extend existing platform capabilities.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Must have an active TS; SCI Eligible or higher
• 10 years' experience in Linux-based environments
• Hands-on experience maintaining and supporting cybersecurity infrastructure and applications
• Experience in developing and maintaining specialized utility programs and software for cyber defense
• Familiarity with compliance requirements and federal cybersecurity regulations
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with Splunk, Oracle/SQL platforms, and Python
• Experience integrating third-party components and automating cybersecurity operations
• Process improvement and automation experience
• RedHat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Associate
  
  

The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $140,000.00 - $170,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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