Cleared - Cyber Security Engineer (Multiple Levels)

Noblis, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 91,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis is seeking a cleared Cyber Security Engineer to support our customer in Bethesda, MD. This role focuses on the technical and operational effectiveness of cybersecurity capabilities, including incident response, process improvement, and automation of cyber defense operations.

The ideal candidate will provide actionable recommendations to strengthen the Sponsor's cyber posture and situational awareness while maintaining US citizenship and a Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Qualifications

• Experience focusing on technical and operational effectiveness of cybersecurity capabilities.
• Experience with cyber defense operations including incident handling and reporting.
• Ability to provide incident response capabilities and situational awareness reporting.
• Proficiency in using tools to correlate information and generate actionable events.
• Ability to automate manual or inefficient processes within a cyber defense program.

Responsibilities

• Concentrate on the technical and operational effectiveness of cybersecurity capabilities.
• Provide recommendations to continuously improve processes and architecture supporting Cyber Defense activities.
• Deliver effective incident response capabilities and actionable reports for situational awareness.
• Maximize the use of tools to correlate information and synthesize data into actionable events.
• Identify and automate manual or inefficient processes within the cyber defense program.
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing relevant USG policies for cybersecurity compliance.
• Draft, edit, and coordinate cybersecurity policies, processes, and procedures.

Skills

Cyber defense

Incident handling

Automation

Policy review

Situational awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

SIEM

Job description

Responsibilities

Noblis is seeking a cleared Cyber Security Engineer to support our customer in Bethesda, MD. (SETA)

The Cyber Security Engineer will be supporting the Sponsor's cyber defense mission. This role focuses on the technical and operational effectiveness of cybersecurity capabilities, including incident response, process improvement, and automation of cyber defense operations. The ideal candidate will provide actionable recommendations to strengthen the Sponsor's overall cyber posture and situational awareness.

Job Responsibilities

• Concentrating on overall technical and operational effectiveness of cybersecurity capabilities.
• Providing recommendations on continuous improvement of processes and architecture supporting overall Cyber Defense operational activities including analysis, incident handling, reporting products, and the reporting lifecycle.
• Providing effective incident response capabilities and usable, effective reports that address overall situational awareness.
• Maximizing the use of tools to correlate information and synthesize data into usable and actionable events.
• Identifying and providing 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.
• Drafting, editing, and facilitating the coordination and execution of cybersecurity policies, processes, and procedures (subject to Sponsor review and approval).
• Ensuring projects are aware of the standards and governance they need to comply with and advise them on how to comply.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Required minimum skills and knowledge

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Multiple levels can be accommodated

• Junior Level
  • Bachelor's degree OR Masters OR PhD with 0 years of experience OR Associate's degree with 3 years of experience OR High-School with 6 years of experience.
  • Compensation: $90,700 - $141,775
• Mid-Level
  • Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience OR Master’s Degree with 1 years of experience OR PhD with 0 years of experience OR Associate's degree with 6 years of experience OR High-School with 9 years of experience
  • Compensation: $99,800 - $156,050

Travel up to 10% within US

Lift up to 30 lbs, walk, bend, drive

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

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation's toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agenciesin the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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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. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in the benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this positionis based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $90,700.00 - USD $156,050.00 /Yr.