Senior Software Engineer

Dark Wolf Solutions • Colorado Springs, CO

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Dark Wolf is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with an Offensive Security (OffSec) skillset to support the development and implementation for a DoD customer. This is a high-impact, on site role. The successful candidate will work within an agile team to design, develop, and deliver custom capabilities, primarily utilizing Python within custom Debian-based Linux environments (similar to Kali Linux).

Requirements

• Deep, hands-on experience using Python as a primary development language for backend services, automation, or custom tooling.
• Extensive experience developing for and operating within Debian-based distributions (e.g., Debian, Kali Linux, Ubuntu).
• Willingness and ability to work onsite to support mission-critical, classified development.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD (pipeline design, runners, artifact management) and AWS Cloud services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3).
• Experience with building and consuming REST APIs, as well as asynchronous programming.
• Strong troubleshooting and operational skills across Linux systems, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other developers, security operators, and program leadership.
• US Citizenship and ability to be clearable up to the Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience developing software with a security-first or offensive mindset (Red Team tooling, exploit development, or advanced penetration testing automation).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT Security, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of demonstrated experience providing technical guidance on software architecture and automation.
• Experience operating in regulated, high-security, or compliance-driven DoD environments (Knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, DoD IL2/IL4/IL5, ICD 503, RMF).
• Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform/OpenTofu, Ansible) for repeatable deployments.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes (Amazon EKS) in production, multi-cluster, or secure environments.
• Relevant DoD 8570/8140 Certifications: IASAE Level II (CASP, CISSP, CSSLP) or AFMAN 17-1303 certification (Security+, etc.).
• Certifications bridging development and security (e.g., OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize software primarily in python
• Apply software design best practices
• Architect and manage CI/CD automation pipelines (GitHub/GitLab), ensuring tools are built, tested, and deployed securely and reliably.
• Deploy and manage supporting infrastructure.
• Support technical exchange meetings (TEMs), participate in Discovery & Framing workshops, and maintain effective communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) to automate testing, ensuring the end-user receives a reliable, "first-class" product in the field.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed