Senior Enterprise Cybersecurity Policy Writer at Dark Wolf Solutions — Ogden, USA | Base Career

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Leading the full lifecycle development, drafting, and revision of enterprise-level cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring clarity, conciseness, and enforceability.
Ensuring all developed documentation complies with federal cybersecurity mandates and frameworks, including but not limited to FISMA, NIST Special Publications (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, 800-171, CSF), DoD Instructions (e.g., DoDI 8500.01, DoDM 5200.01), CMMC, and other relevant government acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS).
Collaborating extensively with technical subject matter experts (SMEs), legal teams, compliance officers, program managers, and senior leadership to gather requirements, validate technical accuracy, and achieve consensus on policy implementation.
Conducting thorough gap analyses between existing documentation, regulatory requirements, and operational practices, recommending and developing new policies or updates to mitigate identified risks.
Translating complex technical cybersecurity concepts and requirements into clear, understandable, and actionable policy language for diverse audiences, from technical staff to non-technical leadership.
Establishing and maintaining robust document control processes, versioning, and repositories to ensure accessibility, accuracy, and auditability of all security documentation.
Providing expertise and support during internal and external audits, assessments, and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes by presenting and defending policy documentation.
Staying abreast of evolving cybersecurity threats, technologies, and regulatory changes, proactively recommending updates to policies and procedures to maintain an agile and effective security posture.
Minimum of 8+ years of direct experience in developing, writing, and managing cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures for large enterprise or government organizations.
Demonstrated expertise with federal cybersecurity frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST RMF, FISMA, DoD 8500.01, DoDM 5200.01, CMMC).
Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and consensus-building for policy adoption.

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with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools and platforms.

Familiarity with cloud security policies (e.g., FedRAMP, AWS/Azure Government security best practices).
Experience supporting Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes within government environments.

This location is located on Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah.

On-site presence is expected 5 days per week.

We are hiring for multiple levels, with base salary estimates ranging from $120,000.00 - $170,000.00, 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, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Senior Enterprise Cybersecurity Policy Writer

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