Cybersecurity professional executing the cybersecurity program at Nightwing Intelligence Solutions. Responsible for RMF documentation, vulnerability assessments, and incident response in Sterling, VA.
About the role
- Lead Cybersecurity Engineer driving security testing automation at AT&T. Collaborating with teams to enhance security across telecom networks and systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of automated security test cases using AI-powered tools to identify vulnerabilities and assess risks across multi-vendor environments, including routers, firewalls, and cloud platforms.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize Python scripts and frameworks to automate penetration testing, threat simulation, and security compliance checks.
- Integrate AI and machine learning techniques to improve detection of security anomalies, automate repetitive testing workflows, and generate intelligent remediation recommendations.
- Hands-on experience with Telecom Service Provider grade switches and routers (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Whitebox etc.).
- Strong server administration skills (Linux/Windows), including patching and resource monitoring.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using EEM (Embedded Event Manager), Ansible, and other orchestration tools to streamline network operations and maintenance tasks.
- Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and metric dashboards to monitor network health, security controls, and operational KPIs.
- Test, validate, and report on the effectiveness of security controls and defenses throughout the network environment.
- Deploy, review, and enforce network security policies, including CoPP (Control Plane Policing), DDOS mitigation measures, and router ACLs.
- Implement and support advanced BGP security measures such as RPKI (Resource Public Key Infrastructure) and best practices to prevent hijacking and route leaks.
- Collaborate with software vendors and internal engineering teams to define and standardize security test requirements and checkpoints within CI/CD pipelines.
- Research emerging AI technologies and cybersecurity trends to continuously evolve and enhance the security testing ecosystem.
- Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning focused on advanced test automation and cyber defense.
- Analyze, document, and report on test outcomes, vulnerability trends, and mitigation strategies to technical leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Partner with Blue/Red Teams, and incident response groups to share actionable insights from automated testing and AI-driven security assessments.
- Research adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), especially those targeting telecom and next-generation network technologies.
- Ensure testing platforms and methodologies are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with industry’s best practices and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline.
- Extensive experience at least 5 years+ in network and application security testing, particularly in telecom or large-scale enterprise environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Python and familiarity with AI/ML concepts and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
- Practical experience implementing or integrating AI-driven security tools (such as automated vulnerability scanners, behavior analytics, or threat intelligence platforms).
- Strong background in automating test cases and building scalable test frameworks within CI/CD environments.
- Ability to lead and mentor cybersecurity teams, coordinate with vendors, and communicate complex technical findings to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.
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