Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Cyber Technical Director and Emerging Cyber Domain Lead to join our mission-focused team supporting federal government clients. The ideal candidate will provide expert-level network security architecture, design, and implementation services while ensuring compliance with federal security requirements. The candidate must be well-versed in emerging cyber threat intelligence and emerging technical stacks, to include secure cloud infrastructure, secure AI integration, and leading high performing teams across DevSecOps environments.
Required Qualifications- Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance
- Minimum 15+ years of experience focused on cybersecurity engineering and providing Federal clients innovative technical solutions
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
- Extensive hands-on technical expertise in network security architecture and implementation of secure cloud (and hybrid) infrastructures
- Extensive experience with anomaly detection and vulnerability and exploitability analysis of emerging cyber threats/vulnerabilities across various technical stacks, to include: networks, Operating Systems, mobile devices, and Critical Infrastructure Systems
- Ability to evaluate commercial cyber products and make recommendations
- Working knowledge of Federal Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Release to Manufacturing (RTM) & channel programs (Distribution, Value Added Reseller (VARs), Cloud Service Providers, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), etc.)
- Strong communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Proven track record of developing and implementing security solutions for complex environments
- Experience with security frameworks including NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP, MITRE ATT&CK, ATLAS
- Demonstrated cyber leadership capabilities to accelerate growth across the federal government
- Proven results of expanding cyber leadership capabilities that have accelerated growth.
- Broad personal network and relationships across the Federal ecosystem
- Familiarity with building Managed Security Services Strategy and Go to Market
- Hands-on Experience in AI security evaluations
- Demonstrated support to Federal programs like TIC 3.0, CDM, PDNS, SCCA, CNAP
Desired Certifications- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
Key Responsibilities- Research latest technology and develop security point of view/best practices to be shared with Federal Clients
- Design, implement, and maintain secure network and cyber architectures for federal government clients
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are met
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members
- Stay current with emerging threats and security technologies
- Present security solutions and recommendations to client stakeholders
- Own the cyber innovation and emerging technology strategy
- Create thought leadership collateral aligned to the AFS Cyber vision and strategy
Required Technical Skills- Enterprise network security architecture and design
- Extended Detection Response (XDR/EDR) platforms
- Operational Technology/Critical infrastructure security
- Network access control; Protective DNS
- Post Quantum Cryptography basics; Quantum Information Security basics
- Cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Zero Trust security principles
- Network segmentation and micro-segmentation
- AI Security
- Reverse Engineering/Vulnerability Research
LocationDC Metro (Will require hybrid on-site support in Arlington, VA)
Clearance RequirementActive Top Secret (TS) clearance is required for this position.
