About the posting
“In addition, the role will have oversight of an ISSO Team and ensure their compliance with established information security AF requirements.”
Read the full posting on Dark Wolf Solutions' site
Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 22, 2026.
Pay in context
Dark Wolf Solutions does not list pay for this role. 76 percent of IT and security postings in Colorado Springs, CO do; their median is $132,250.
How long it has been open
Posted May 21, 2026, 155 days ago, and seen on Dark Wolf Solutions' careers page today.
At 155 days old, it is over the 26-day median.
Dark Wolf Solutions at a glance
Dark Wolf Solutions has 71 open postings that we can see, 16 in IT and security; 7 percent list pay.
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Seniority
Level: manager.
Place and cost of living
On site in Colorado Springs, CO; prices in CO run 3 percent above the US average.
The IT and security market in Colorado Springs, CO
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From Dark Wolf Solutions' posting
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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, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.