Senior Enterprise Cybersecurity Policy Writer

Responsibilities

Dark Wolf is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Enterprise Cybersecurity Policy Writer to develop, revise, and continuously maintain comprehensive cybersecurity policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures for large‑scale enterprise and government environments.

• Lead the full‑lifecycle development, drafting, and revision of enterprise‑level cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring clarity, conciseness, and enforceability.
• Ensure all documentation complies with federal cybersecurity mandates and frameworks, including FISMA, NIST SP 800‑53, 800‑171, CSF, DoD Instructions (DoDI 8500.01, DoDM 5200.01), CMMC, and other relevant government acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Collaborate extensively with technical subject matter experts, legal teams, compliance officers, program managers, and senior leadership to gather requirements, validate technical accuracy, and achieve consensus on policy implementation.
• Conduct thorough gap analyses between existing documentation, regulatory requirements, and operational practices, recommending and developing new policies or updates to mitigate identified risks.
• Translate complex technical cybersecurity concepts and requirements into clear, understandable, and actionable policy language for diverse audiences, from technical staff to non‑technical leadership.
• Establish and maintain robust document‑control processes, versioning, and repositories to ensure accessibility, accuracy, and auditability of all security documentation.
• Provide expertise and support during internal and external audits, assessments, and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes by presenting and defending policy documentation.
• Stay abreast of evolving cybersecurity threats, technologies, and regulatory changes, proactively recommending updates to policies and procedures to maintain an agile and effective security posture.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 + years of direct experience 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.
• U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or 3 + years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail, grammar, and clarity.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking abilities to interpret complex technical and regulatory information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document‑management systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CIPP/G.
• Experience 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.

Location

Hill AFB, Ogden, Utah – on‑site presence required 5 days per week.

Pay

Base salary estimates range from $120,000 to $170,000, commensurate with experience and technical skillset.

Schedule

Full‑time, direct W‑2 employee (no third‑party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 contractors).