About the Role: 
AFS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevSecOps Engineer (CICD) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of creating, maintaining, and optimizing GitLab, and other pipelines. This role requires expertise in making pipelines scalable and reusable, building processes for various programming languages, and integrating security and compliance automation into the pipelines and a strong foundation in Linux engineering with advanced skills in containerization technologies. The candidate will have a proven track record in enhancing CI/CD processes and ensuring robust and secure software delivery. 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Design, create, maintain, and optimize GitLab pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable CI/CD processes. 

• Develop scalable and reusable pipeline components to standardize and streamline the software development lifecycle. 

• Implement and manage build processes for various programming languages, ensuring consistency and efficiency across different projects. 

• Automate security and compliance checks within the CI/CD pipelines to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations. 

• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate DevSecOps practices into the software development lifecycle, especially as it pertains to creating, maintaining and optimizing pipelines. 

• Monitor pipeline performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to enhance speed and reliability. 

• Ensure pipelines are designed to support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) best practices. 

• Stay abreast of the latest CI/CD and DevSecOps technologies and recommend more efficient and secure solutions. 

• Working with tools like kustomize, helm, bash, etc. and manipulate data structures such as JSON, YAML, XML. 

•  Building and optimizing container images and the automation of these builds. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 3 years' of direct experience in CI/CD or DevSecOps related fields. 

• Extensive experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, including creating, maintaining, and optimizing them. 

• Proficient in scripting and automation using languages such as Bash, Python, Go, or similar. 

• Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols such as, but not limited to: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc. 

 Nice to have:

• Possess and maintain relevant industry certifications related to CI/CD, DevOps, or security. 

• Familiarity with open-source tooling, contributing to open-source tools, ability to diagnose issues and create valuable bug reports. 

• Solid understanding of agile, kanban, and general DevSecOps principles. 

• Prior experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). 

• Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, vSphere). 

• Proficient in applying security and compliance standards within CI/CD pipelines. 

• Ability to program in multiple languages. 

Clearance:

• An active TS/SCI is required

About the Role: 

AFS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Platform Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Cloud Native Applications & DevSecOps (DSOP), including automation, cloud services, container orchestration & software development. This role requires a strong foundation in Linux engineering with skills in containerization technologies, CICD, and experience working in public and private clouds. The candidate will have a proven track record in automating software deployments and implementing solutions to accelerate release cycles. This role’s core responsibility revolves around empowering development teams with a robust platform that streamlines processes and enhances collaboration. 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Implement, maintain, and support build, integration & test, and deployment pipelines, utilizing tools such as Kubernetes, Gitlab, ArgoCD, etc, across hybrid cloud computing environments. 

• Read and understand various application programming interfaces (APIs) and implement automation as required. 

• Develop & Improve automation for efficient deployment and management of cloud resources using tools such as Terraform, Ansible. 

• Integrate security and compliance into the platform by implementing services such as encryption and access management to meet DISA STIGs compliance with security standards and policies across hybrid containerized environments. 

• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. 

• Assist development teams with implementing containerized deployments utilizing tools such as Kustomize, Helm and Docker/Podman. 

• Account for disaster recovery scenarios, implement & test backup and recovery procedures. 

• Monitor the environment for performance metrics and alerts, identify bottlenecks and implement effective solutions. 

• Stay abreast of latest DevSecOps and Cloud Native technologies and work with stakeholders to recommend more efficient solutions. 

Required Skills & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience with a minimum of 3 years' direct experience in a DevSecOps role or related experience. 

• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix Administration. 

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker and Kubernetes. 

• Proficient in one or more computer programming languages commonly used in scripting & automation. Such as, but not limited to Bash, Python, Go, Rust 

• Demonstrated experience in automating cloud deployments and developing infrastructure as code (IaC). 

• Possess and maintain relevant DoD 8570/8140 IAT level II Certification. 

Amazing to Have: 

• Familiarity with open-source tooling, contributing to open-source tools, ability to find root cause and open useful issues. 

• Prior experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Consul, Linkerd) 

• Background in VMWARE vSphere and Amazon Web Services (AWS) 

• Proficient in applying DISA STIGs within cloud and containerized environments. 

• Possess one or more of the following certifications:

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• AWS DevOps Professional
• GIAC Cloud Security Automation
• HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate or equivalent experience 

Clearance:

• An Active TS/SCI is required

About You

• You want to make tomorrow better than today 
• You have a passion for high-speed security and you care about risk management over compliance
• You believe the biggest vulnerability in any system is time. You live to securely reduce cycle time
• You enjoy daily decision making and real product delivery
• You help ensure project success and client satisfaction
• You enjoy collaborative teams, pairing with team members, and inviting your clients to participate 
• You like to work alongside, and learn from, lean and agile leaders
• You are a creative problem solver who is comfortable with uncertainty
• You’re a curious and keen learner who thrives on enhancing your (and our) practices and knowledge
• You see AI as a force multiplier, not a shortcut — and you're already weaving it into how you think, build, and ship

As a Senior Software Engineer (TAK / ATAK) , you will: 

• Build and maintain software for the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) ecosystem — including ATAK (Android), WinTAK (Windows), TAKX (Cross-platform) and/or WebTAK OASIS 
• Design, implement, and test TAK plugins, tools, and features that deliver real-time situational awareness to military and first responder users
• Work with TAK protocols like Cursor on Target (CoT) and geospatial formats like GeoPackage
• Pair directly with military personnel, product owners, and engineers to understand operational needs and deliver mission-critical capabilities
• Deliver functionality iteratively and validate with real-world users in real-time or training environments
• Collaborate with TAK community stakeholders and government customers to ensure plugin and server compatibility 
• Contribute to secure, hardened, and field-ready software that performs in disconnected, intermittent, and low-bandwidth (DIL) environments
• Operate with an agile mindset: frequent releases, test-driven development (TDD), CI/CD, and continuous feedback
• Work with a balanced team of designers, product managers, and engineers to ensure your solutions meet mission objectives and end-user needs
• Champion AI-augmented ways of working across your engagement(s), leveraging AI tooling to accelerate delivery, reduce cycle time, and drive better outcomes at scale

Qualifications 

• 3–6 years of professional software engineering experience
• Experience with the TAK ecosystem (ATAK/WinTAK/CIVTAK/TAK Server), especially developing TAK plugins or extensions
• Proficient in Java, Kotlin, or C++, especially in the context of Android or Windows development
• Strong understanding of geospatial concepts, data formats (CoT, GeoPackage), and GIS toolkits
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and agile methodologies
• Strong communication skills and comfort in a pair-programming environment
• Comfortable in Linux environments and with container tools like Docker or Kubernetes
• Familiar with DevSecOps practices and tools such as Git, GitLab CI, SonarQube, Fortify, etc
• Strong understanding of algorithms, design patterns, APIs, and software architecture
• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to obtain a security clearance for US Government work

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous experience building tools for or with the Department of Defense (DoD)
• Experience working with or inside a DoD Software Factory or on fielded tactical systems
• Familiarity with mesh networking, radio integration, or disconnected ops environments
• Experience developing cloud-native or edge-native applications
• Background in cybersecurity, secure coding, or cross-domain solutions (CDS)
• Familiarity with operational workflows of military, law enforcement, or emergency response teams

Travel

Position may require up to 25% travel in support of contract performance, customer site visits, and program activities

Salary 

The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $119,853 to $149,817 regardless of final candidate location within the United States. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. 

Benefits 

• Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce 
• Premium Insurance: We cover up to 100% of the employee premium and up to 80% of the combined dependent premium on our base health plan depending on pay band. We also cover 100% of the premium for employee and dependent Dental and Vision as well as employee premiums for Life and Disability coverage.
• Retirement: 401k match at 10% gross pay.
• Paid time off (PTO): 4 weeks combined accrued vacation and sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, your birthday, jury duty, and bereavement.
• Education & Training: Accrued budget of up to $4,000 per year for classes, travel, events, and materials.
• Wellness Budget: To encourage and support a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, we cover 50% reimbursement on a variety of wellness activities and products, up to $500 per calendar year.
• Equipment: We offer a MacBook Pro and multi-port adapter.

About You

• You want to make tomorrow better than today 
• You have a passion for high-speed security and you care about risk management over compliance
• You believe the biggest vulnerability in any system is time. You live to securely reduce cycle time
• You enjoy daily decision making and real product delivery
• You help ensure project success and client satisfaction
• You enjoy collaborative teams, pairing with team members, and inviting your clients to participate 
• You like to work alongside, and learn from, lean and agile leaders
• You are a creative problem solver who is comfortable with uncertainty
• You’re a curious and keen learner who thrives on enhancing your (and our) practices and knowledge
• You see AI as a force multiplier, not a shortcut — and you're already weaving it into how you think, build, and ship

As a Senior Software Engineer (TAK / ATAK) , you will: 

• Build and maintain software for the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) ecosystem — including ATAK (Android), WinTAK (Windows), TAKX (Cross-platform) and/or WebTAK OASIS 
• Design, implement, and test TAK plugins, tools, and features that deliver real-time situational awareness to military and first responder users
• Work with TAK protocols like Cursor on Target (CoT) and geospatial formats like GeoPackage
• Pair directly with military personnel, product owners, and engineers to understand operational needs and deliver mission-critical capabilities
• Deliver functionality iteratively and validate with real-world users in real-time or training environments
• Collaborate with TAK community stakeholders and government customers to ensure plugin and server compatibility 
• Contribute to secure, hardened, and field-ready software that performs in disconnected, intermittent, and low-bandwidth (DIL) environments
• Operate with an agile mindset: frequent releases, test-driven development (TDD), CI/CD, and continuous feedback
• Work with a balanced team of designers, product managers, and engineers to ensure your solutions meet mission objectives and end-user needs
• Champion AI-augmented ways of working across your engagement(s), leveraging AI tooling to accelerate delivery, reduce cycle time, and drive better outcomes at scale

Qualifications 

• 6–10 years of professional software engineering experience
• Experience with the TAK ecosystem (ATAK/WinTAK/CIVTAK/TAK Server), especially developing TAK plugins or extensions
• Proficient in Java, Kotlin, or C++, especially in the context of Android or Windows development
• Strong understanding of geospatial concepts, data formats (CoT, GeoPackage), and GIS toolkits
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and agile methodologies
• Strong communication skills and comfort in a pair-programming environment
• Comfortable in Linux environments and with container tools like Docker or Kubernetes
• Familiar with DevSecOps practices and tools such as Git, GitLab CI, SonarQube, Fortify, etc
• Strong understanding of algorithms, design patterns, APIs, and software architecture
• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to obtain a security clearance for US Government work

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous experience building tools for or with the Department of Defense (DoD)
• Experience working with or inside a DoD Software Factory or on fielded tactical systems
• Familiarity with mesh networking, radio integration, or disconnected ops environments
• Experience developing cloud-native or edge-native applications
• Background in cybersecurity, secure coding, or cross-domain solutions (CDS)
• Familiarity with operational workflows of military, law enforcement, or emergency response teams

Travel

Position may require up to 25% travel in support of contract performance, customer site visits, and program activities.

Salary 

The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $143,824 to $179,780 regardless of final candidate location within the United States. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. 

Benefits 

• Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce 
• Premium Insurance: We cover up to 100% of the employee premium and up to 80% of the combined dependent premium on our base health plan depending on pay band. We also cover 100% of the premium for employee and dependent Dental and Vision as well as employee premiums for Life and Disability coverage.
• Retirement: 401k match at 10% gross pay.
• Paid time off (PTO): 4 weeks combined accrued vacation and sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, your birthday, jury duty, and bereavement.
• Education & Training: Accrued budget of up to $4,000 per year for classes, travel, events, and materials.
• Wellness Budget: To encourage and support a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, we cover 50% reimbursement on a variety of wellness activities and products, up to $500 per calendar year.
• Equipment: We offer a MacBook Pro and multi-port adapter.

AFS is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Security DevOps Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of implementing various security measures to protect an organization's computer systems and networks. This role requires a strong foundation in security pipeline automation and containerization technologies, as well as proficiency in applying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and operating within applications and data. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successfully designing and implementing security solutions in both on-premises and cloud environments and will be able to work collaboratively with other IT professionals to ensure the security of the organization's systems and data.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage security solutions (Scanning, IDS/IPS, NIDS/NIPS, SIEM) in cloud environments as well as cloud air-gapped environments.
• Empower developers and data scientists’ customers to move fast while championing security at the start, understand friction points and implement solutions.
• Make sure appropriate measures are implemented for secure application development and supply chain protection.
• Research and recommend technical solutions to various controls by understanding NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF) and CNSSI 1253 & assist in developing policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Lead the effort in closing out Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) items that are associated with technology-related control items and findings.
• Responsible for implementing security solutions within container orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Conducting risk assessments and vulnerability assessments via implementing CI jobs to scan for various security defects such as SAST, DAST & container scanning.
• Apply DISA STIGs to ensure compliance with security standards and policies.
• Collaborating with other IT professionals to ensure that security is integrated into all aspects of the organization's IT infrastructure.
• Stay abreast of latest security threats, tools and techniques and recommend defense in depth strategies to mitigate risk to the organization.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the team on cybersecurity best practices and basic cyber hygiene.

Amazing to Have:

• Direct experience with Elasticsearch, Kibana (ELK) Stack deployment and maintenance to include fleet and agent setup.
• AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) experience.
• Gitlab CI/CD pipeline engineering experience.
• Familiarity with one or more of Java/Kotlin/NPM programming languages.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or Masters Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Preferred candidate has a background in incident response and/or DevSecOps.
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix Administration.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficient in one or more computer programming languages commonly used in scripting & automation. IE: Bash, Python, Go, or Rust
• Proficient in applying DISA STIGs within cloud and containerized environments.
• Demonstrated experience in automating deployments and developing infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Strong background in DevOps practices and tools, including Jenkins, Git, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Possess and maintain relevant DoD 8570/8140 IAT level II

Nice to have

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information to a non-technical audience.

Clearance

• An active TS/SCI is required

AFS is seeking a Senior AWS DevSecOps Engineer to lead the design, build, and automation of our cutting-edge hybrid cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate is passionate about building secure, scalable, and highly available platforms on AWS and other cloud platforms utilizing cloud-native technologies. Your expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), container orchestration with EKS, and CI/CD pipelines will be critical to empowering our development & data science teams with a robust, self-service platform. While our primary focus is AWS, experience in a hybrid environment with VMware is a plus.

Responsibilities

• AWS Infrastructure & Architecture: Design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient, and secure environments primarily within AWS. Implement and manage core AWS services, including networking (VPC, Transit Gateway), Kubernetes (EKS), compute (EC2, Lambda), storage (S3, EBS), and databases (RDS). Architect and operate containerized workloads using Amazon EKS, including cluster management, scaling, and security.
• DevSecOps & Automation: Champion and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate all aspects of cloud resource provisioning and management. Develop, manage, and optimize robust CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid and reliable software delivery. Master AWS IAM, creating and managing roles, policies, and permissions based on the principle of least privilege. Develop custom automation scripts and tooling (e.g., using Python, Go, or Bash) to streamline operations and eliminate manual processes, heavily focusing on the usage of API’s.
• Security & Compliance: Integrate security best practices directly into the platform and pipelines (DevSecOps). Implement and enforce security controls, encryption, and access management to meet compliance standards such as DISA STIGs. Collaborate with security teams to implement robust monitoring solutions.
• Team Enablement & Collaboration: Act as a cloud subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to development teams to optimize their use of the platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate new cloud-native technologies and recommend solutions that enhance efficiency and capability. Champion foundational best practices, including Git workflows and the proficient use of AI tools to accelerate development and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience (approximately 10 years in cloud/software engineering).
• Must possess and maintain required DoD 8140 certifications.
• Expert-level proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Experience with Terraform or other similar languages
• Deep experience with container orchestration, specifically designing and managing Amazon EKS 
• Strong command of AWS IAM roles, policies, and security best practices.
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, Linux/Unix administration, and security principles.
• Proficiency with Git and modern GitOps workflows.
• Deep understanding of advanced networking concepts, DNS, gateways in a hybrid/multi-cloud context.
• Extensive expertise in advanced networking, including DNS management and gateway configuration, to support robust connectivity and integration across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline).
• Understanding of common authentication mechanisms, OIDC, OAuth2, LDAP, SAML.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience with VMware vSphere in a hybrid cloud context.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible.
• Familiarity with other public clouds (Azure, GCP). Experience contributing to open-source projects.
• Any of the following certification(s): AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional AWS Certified Security - Specialty Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate/Professional GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)

Clearance

• An active TS/SCI is required

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to support the developing and sustaining of a cloud-based platform that enables cyber operations across the Department of Defense (DoD). The successful candidates will coordinate and integrate work across legacy platforms. The team provides support to enhance and develop new applications, analytics, and services for the customer and to modernize capabilities through an agile, evolving requirement identification and prioritization process. This position will call for on site support a few days a week in Tampa, FL. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT Security, Information Systems, or equivalent
• 8 years demonstrated experience providing technical guidance to other engineers on automation/build tools with 3 years of experience supporting platform architecture directly
• Previous experience developing software in an Agile environment
• Extensive knowledge of DevOps practices to include microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, cloud architecture, Platform as a Service (Kubernetes or PCF), and infrastructure as code
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, with a primary focus on Amazon EKS in production, multi-cluster, and secure environments
• Expertise in GitLab CI/CD, including pipeline design, runners, secure builds, artifact management, and promotion workflows
• Deep experience with AWS Cloud services, specifically within AWS GovCloud environments, including IAM, VPC, EC2, EKS, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, KMS, and Security Hub
• Designing architectures that meet FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and DoD IL2/IL4/IL5 requirements
• Strong GitOps experience using Argo (ArgoCD. / Argo Workflows) for: 
  • Declarative infrastructure and application deployment
  • Multi-environment promotion (dev → test → prod)
  • Automated rollback, drift detection, and auditability 
•  Advanced understanding of secure containerized workloads, including:
  • Image scanning, SBOMs, and vulnerability management
  • Kubernetes RBAC, network policies, and secrets management
•  Experience implementing DevSecOps pipelines, integrating:
  • Static and dynamic security scanning
  • Compliance gates and automated control enforcement
• Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform/OpenTofu, Ansible, Helm, Kustomize, or similar) for repeatable and compliant deployments
• Working knowledge of collaboration and workflow tools, including:
  • Jira for agile planning and work tracking
  • Confluence for documentation and knowledge management
  • Mattermost (or similar secure chat platforms) for operational coordination
• Experience operating in regulated or high-security environments, including:
  • Government, defense, or other compliance-driven organizations
• Knowledge of ICD 503 and RMF with previous experience getting Authorization to Operate (ATO) for an application or system
• Understanding of ATO, continuous monitoring, and audit support
• Strong troubleshooting and operational skills across Kubernetes, CI/CD, and AWS cloud infrastructure
• Ability to collaborate with developers, security teams, and program leadership to drive secure, reliable delivery at scale
• Ability to convey complex ideas through conversation, briefings, and writing with clear, concise language
• IASAE Level II (CASP, CISSP, CSSLP) certifications 
• AFMAN 17-1303 certification (Sec+, etc) 
• US Citizenship and ability to be clearable up to the Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Cloud-Based systems and AI/ML Systems, including ALEX 
• Previous experience working in a DoD software factory such as Kessel Run, Platform One, Kobayashi Maru, etc.
• Willingness to submit for a government security clearance
• Certification in cloud architecture with AWS, GCP, or Azure

This position is located in Tampa, FL. The estimated compensation range for this role is $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skill set. 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.
 
 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.

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the development and implementation of business-critical software. The successful candidate will work closely with software development teams to ensure that applications meet quality standards and function seamlessly for users. This role involves designing and executing comprehensive test plans, detecting issues, and providing critical feedback to ensure that software systems are reliable, scalable, and secure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serving as a full stack JavaScript developer building a powerful integration platform for managing orchestrating integrations with dozens of other applications. 
• Playing a key role in delivering software solutions for critical application development projects in and DevOps environment. 
• Working with DevOps automation approaches involving GitHub/GITLAB. 
• Remaining current on Web development technologies, assess new standards, technologies, and trends, and formulate and recommend strategies and tactics for future platform enhancements. 
• Continuously engaging with project teams to deliver quality products.
• Ensuring regular, effective communication with team members and cross-functional resources. 
• Helping define, create, test, and execute operations procedures. 
• Helping document current and future configuration processes and policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with developing software in a professional setting 
• Experience with using .Net C#, Python, and/or React as a full-stack application language 
• Experience implementing Windows Desktop applications
• Experience with building and consuming REST APIs Experience with asynchronous programming in promises, generators, or callbacks 
• Experience with unit testing and integration testing of server- and client-side JavaScript Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success 
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills 
• Team player 
• Good time-management skills 
• Interpersonal and communication skills 
• US Citizenship and currently possess an active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in the architecture and implementation of medium-to-large distributed computing environments. 
• Experience/knowledge of software and system optimization, helping to remove potential performance bottlenecks 
• Experience with maintaining full stack application with modern technologies, intuitive user-interfaces and scalable data processing architectures using open source software. 
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree; or in lieu of degree, 3 years of equivalent industry

This position is located in Tampa, FL. The estimated salary range for this position is $160,000.00 - $180,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset. 

We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.

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.

What You’ll Be Owning:

We are seeking a senior-level Data Scientist to design, develop, and deploy advanced data-driven applications in support of mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate operates independently with minimal oversight, delivers production-grade solutions, and understands how to translate operational requirements into scalable, secure solutions.

This role blends full-stack Python development, geospatial analytics, dashboarding, DevSecOps practices, and familiarity with Intelligence Community (IC) and DoD environments.

What You Must Have:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance is required with the ability to obtain a CI Poly. 10+ years of relevant experience. (A combination of years of experience & professional certifications & education can be used in lieu of years of experience)
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and demonstrated experience building scalable, production-ready applications.
• Experience querying and integrating web APIs to retrieve, normalize, and operationalize data.
• Proficiency with at least one Python web framework (Flask, FastAPI, Django, or similar).
• Experience developing interactive data visualizations using Plotly, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Bokeh, or comparable tools.
• Experience building dashboards and analytic interfaces using Dash, Streamlit, Panel, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Ability to develop basic web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Strong SQL skills and experience querying relational databases.
• Experience using Git-based version control platforms such as GitLab or GitHub.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and deploying containerized applications.
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps principles and secure software development practices.
• Proficiency with geospatial processing frameworks such as GDAL or ArcPy.
• Proficiency with GIS desktop software such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.
• Ability to write clear, concise technical documentation related to software systems and automated workflows.
• Ability to operate independently at a senior level with limited oversight.
• Familiarity with Activity Based Intelligence (ABI), All-Source, or Multi-INT analysis environments.
• Familiarity with USSOCOM and broader U.S. military organizational structures.
• Familiarity with common Intelligence Community (IC) data repositories.

#LI-GM1

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Cloud Engineer with Networking and Help Desk experience to support out Operational IT team. Cloud Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud services and technologies, as well as experience in designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions. This job is located in Herndon, VA or Tampa, FL and requires on site support 4 days a week. 

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AWS solutions  
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform
• Configure and manage GCP services such as Compute Engine, App Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Dataflow, and Cloud SQL
• Implement security best practices for cloud solutions
• Engineer cloud networking platform infrastructure
• Maintain and optimize a production-level cloud deployed Gitlab ecosystem with hundreds of users
• Stay up-to-date on the latest GCP and AWS services and technologies
• Work collaboratively within a fast paced Agile team environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field or equivalent work experience
•    Experiencing managing a production Gitlab environment end-to-end
• 6+ years of professional experience
• 3+ years of experience with GCP and/or AWS
• Foundational development experience and understanding with tools and technologies such as Git, Linux command line, shell scripting, etc.
• Strong understanding of GCP and/or AWS services and technologies
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions
• Experience with infrastructure automation using IaC tools such as Terraform
• Experience with DevOps practices
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• US Citizenship and security clearance eligibility

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one Google or AWS Cloud Professional Certification
• Experience working within Agile teams
• Experience working with Google Cloud compliance products such as Security Command Center and Assured Workloads
• Experience working with AWS to include AWS GovCloud
• Experience with Palo Alto tools and technologies
• Experience with Elastic 
• Cloud networking experience and automation 
• Optimizing network traffic flows 
• Continuous zero trust optimization 
• Experience working with customers in the U.S. Public Sector
• U.S. Federal Government security clearance
• Experience with DoD/DISA cybersecurity policies

The salary range is estimated to be between $90,000.00 - $120,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset. 

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