Cleared - Cyber Security Engineer

Noblis; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 99,800 - 156,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Job summary

Noblis is seeking a qualified individual in Bethesda, MD, to focus on enhancing cybersecurity capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in incident response and automation of processes.

Applicants must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Competitive salary range is between $99,800.00 and $156,050.00 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Experience with cyber defense operational activities.
• Solid background in drafting cybersecurity policies.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate the technical effectiveness of cybersecurity capabilities.
• Provide incident response and situational awareness reporting.
• Automate manual or inefficient processes in the program.

Skills

Cybersecurity capabilities

Incident handling and analysis

Technical effectiveness

Automation of processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, IT Management

Master's degree in related field

Associate's degree + 6 years relevant experience

High School diploma/GED + 8 years relevant experience

Tools

SOC/SIEM tools

Security frameworks (RMF, NIST CSF/800-53)

Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Concentrate on overall technical and operational effectiveness of cybersecurity capabilities
• Provide recommendations on continuous improvement of processes and architecture supporting overall Cyber Defense operational activities including analysis, incident handling, reporting products, and the reporting lifecycle
• Provide effective incident response capabilities and usable, effective reports that address overall situational awareness
• Maximize the use of tools to correlate information and synthesize data into usable and actionable events
• Identify and provide an agile approach to the automation of any manual or inefficient processes that exist across the cyber defense program
• Support identifying, reviewing, and analyzing relevant USG policies, practices, and procedures to ensure cybersecurity efforts are compliant
• Draft, edit, and facilitate the coordination and execution of cybersecurity policies, processes, and procedures (subject to Sponsor review and approval)
• Ensure projects are aware of the standards and governance they need to comply with and advise them on how to comply

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, IT Management, or a related field + 4 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree + 2 years, OR Associate’s degree + 6 years, OR High School diploma/GED + 8 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience focusing on technical and operational effectiveness of cybersecurity capabilities
• Experience with cyber defense operational activities including incident handling, analysis, and reporting
• Experience providing incident response capabilities and situational awareness reporting
• Experience using tools to correlate information and synthesize data into actionable events
• Experience identifying and automating manual or inefficient processes within a cyber defense program

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with IC or DoD cybersecurity environments
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as RMF, NIST CSF/800-53, or Zero Trust Architecture
• Experience with SOC/SIEM tools and security monitoring concepts
• Experience with Agile software development and engineering frameworks as they relate to cybersecurity compliance
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certification
• Experience drafting and coordinating cybersecurity policies, processes, and procedures
• Experience advising teams on cybersecurity standards and governance compliance
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and security integration into development pipelines

Location

Supported in Bethesda, MD.

Posted Salary Range

USD $99,800.00 - USD $156,050.00 /Yr.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work‑life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards.