Senior Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer

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AFS is seeking a seasoned and strategic Sr. Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer to lead security initiatives within our state-of-the-art Dev Sec Ops  environment. The ideal candidate is an expert in implementing comprehensive security measures to protect critical systems and networks. This senior role demands a deep command of security pipeline automation, containerization technologies, and expert proficiency in applying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of architecting and implementing robust security solutions in both on-premises and cloud environments and will be a key leader in collaborating with other IT professionals to fortify the organization's systems and data.

• Lead the architecture, deployment, and management of advanced security solutions (Scanning, IDS/IPS, NIDS/NIPS, SIEM) in cloud and cloud air-gapped environments.
• Drive a security-first culture by empowering developers and data scientists, acting as a key security evangelist to remove friction and embed security from the start.
• Architect and enforce appropriate measures for secure application development and supply chain protection.
• Define and drive technical solutions to meet NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF) and CNSSI 1253 controls, leading the development of security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Own and direct the remediation efforts for Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) items associated with technology-related controls and findings.
• Architect and implement comprehensive security solutions within container orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Lead risk and vulnerability assessments by designing and integrating automated security scanning (SAST, DAST, container scanning) into CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure rigorous compliance by mandating and verifying the application of DISA STIGs across all relevant systems.
• Serve as the primary security consultant, collaborating with IT and development teams to ensure security is architected into all aspects of the organization's IT infrastructure.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats, tools, and techniques to architect and recommend defense-in-depth strategies that mitigate risk to the organization.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the team on advanced cybersecurity best practices and cyber hygiene.

• Possess and maintain relevant DoD 8570/8140 IAT level II Certification.
• 8 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, or equivalent professional experience with any of the following technology/skills:.
• Extensive background in incident response and/or Dev Sec Ops  leadership.
• Expert understanding of Linux/Unix Administration.
• Deep, hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker and Kubernetes.
• High proficiency in one or more computer programming languages commonly used in scripting & automation, such as Bash,…