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Noblis

Network Security Engineer

Noblis
Washington, DC $127k - $199k/yr Full time Posted 16m ago
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Job Description

Noblis is seeking a Network Security Engineer to support the FAA Telecommunications and Integrated Services (TIS) Group. This onsite role in Washington, DC focuses on expert security engineering across the FAA FTI environment, with an emphasis on designing and validating network security that aligns to federal cybersecurity requirements.

You will contribute to security engineering activities spanning network architecture and configuration reviews, Zero Trust and Software-Defined Networking integration, and technical guidance for technology transitions and vendor architectures using federal policy and security principles.

What you’ll do

  • Analyze and guide network architecture so cybersecurity is incorporated from the start.
  • Conduct hands-on reviews of system configurations, firewall rules, and network paths to align with FAA Orders, NIST SP 800-53, and other federal cybersecurity standards.
  • Support technology transition efforts (for example, IPv4 to IPv6 and microwave radio refreshes) from a cybersecurity and network architecture perspective.
  • Help integrate Zero Trust, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), and defense-in-depth into enterprise-level solutions.
  • Serve as a technical bridge between FAA cyber stakeholders and infrastructure providers across network, security, and cloud.
  • Evaluate vendor-proposed architectures and provide expert recommendations based on federal policy, security principles, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of relevant experience (minimum experience stated).
  • Experience supporting federal government programs, ideally within the FAA or transportation sector.
  • Hands-on network engineering or architecture experience, including boundary protection design and configurations such as firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and load balancing.
  • Knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure, including IPv4/IPv6 and WAN/LAN environments.
  • Understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks: NIST RMF, FISMA, and NIST SP 800-53 rev 5.
  • Ability to evaluate network and system security concepts for large-scale, safety-critical systems such as those in the National Airspace System (NAS).
  • Comfort advising on defense-in-depth architectures, Zero Trust CONOPS, SD-WAN solutions, and emerging technologies.
  • Experience collaborating with System Engineers, Program Managers, and cybersecurity stakeholders to support ATO packages and continuous monitoring.
  • Ability to develop system security plans, risk assessments, and related security documentation.
  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident (3+ years U.S. residency).
  • Ability to obtain FAA Public Trust.
  • Masters degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
  • For the senior profile: 11+ years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles (or a bachelor’s degree plus an additional 3 years in cybersecurity or network security roles as a substitution).

Tools and technologies

  • IPv4, IPv6
  • Zero Trust, Zero Trust CONOPS
  • Software-Defined Networking (SDN), SD-WANs, NFV
  • IDS/IPS, VPNs
  • NIST 800-53, NIST RMF, FISMA

Compensation

  • USD 127,100 - 198,575 per year (posted range for D.C., NJ, Remote),
  • Posted salary range: USD $127,100.00 - USD $198,575.00 /Yr.

Senior requirements (as listed)

  • Masters degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
  • 11+ years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles.
  • Substitutions may be subject to further government review and approval or denial.
  • Bachelor’s degree with an additional 3 years of cybersecurity or network security experience (substitution).

Desired qualifications

  • CISSP, Security+, CCNA, or similar certification.
  • FAA or transportation sector experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture, Security Orchestration, and network virtualization (such as NFV).
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Total rewards

  • Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, plus paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs.
  • Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in benefit programs.
  • Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

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