Network Security Engineer

Noblis; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 127,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Noblis is seeking a senior security-focused network architect to advance cybersecurity for FAA programs. The role emphasizes architecture-level decisions, risk-informed design, and collaboration with government stakeholders to harden NAS-like environments.

Ideal candidates bring deep routing, firewall, VPN, and IDS/IPS experience, plus NIST RMF/FISMA knowledge and the ability to produce system security plans and risk assessments. Remote/hybrid status may vary.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government programs, ideally FAA or transportation.
• Knowledge of boundary protection design, configurations, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and load balancing.
• Understanding of NIST RMF, FISMA, NIST SP 800-53 rev 5.
• Ability to evaluate security concepts for large-scale safety-critical systems like NAS.
• Experience with defense-in-depth architectures and Zero Trust concepts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and guide network architecture to ensure cybersecurity is built in from the ground up.
• Review system configurations, firewall rules, and network paths to align with FAA Orders and federal standards.
• Lead IPv4 to IPv6 transition efforts from security and architecture perspectives.
• Support integration of Zero Trust, SDN, and defense-in-depth strategies into enterprise solutions.
• Act as a technical bridge between FAA cyber stakeholders and infrastructure providers.
• Evaluate vendor architectures and provide expert recommendations based on federal policy and best practices.

Skills

Network architecture

Security engineering

Federal security guidelines

Zero Trust

SDN

NIST 800-53

FISMA

Threat modeling

Education

Masters degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's + 3 years cybersecurity experience

Job description

Responsibilities

We are looking for highly technical professionals with a strong foundation in network architecture, design, and security — individuals who are ready to step up from traditional network engineering roles to take ownership of strategic, architecture-level responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have deep understanding of networking, security architecture and design, and experience applying Federal security guidelines (e.g, NIST 800-53, FISMA, etc.) to harden and secure systems.

These are the types of professionals who understand both the big-picture architecture and the hands‑on technical details, and who are prepared to make security-focused architectural recommendations in complex environments.

The TIS Security Engineer will support the FAA Telecommunications and Integrated Services (TIS) Group and provide expert-level security engineering across the FAA’s FTI environment. This includes:

• Analyzing and guiding network architecture to ensure cybersecurity is built‑in from the ground up.
• Performing hands‑on reviews of system configurations, firewall rules, and network paths to align with FAA Orders, NIST 800-53, and federal cybersecurity standards.
• Leading efforts in transitioning technologies (e.g., IPv4 to IPv6, microwave radio refreshes) from a cybersecurity and network architecture perspective.
• Supporting the integration of Zero Trust, Software‑Defined Networking (SDN), and defense‑in‑depth strategies into enterprise‑level solutions.
• Acting as a technical bridge between FAA cyber stakeholders and infrastructure providers (network, security, cloud).
• Evaluating vendor‑proposed architectures and making expert‑level recommendations based on federal policy, security principles, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government programs, ideally within the FAA or transportation sector.
• Proven experience with hands‑on network engineering or architecture and understands boundary protection design, configurations, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and load balancing.
• Knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure, including IPv4/IPv6, and WAN/LAN environments.
• Understand federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST RMF, FISMA, NIST SP 800-53 rev 5).
• Can evaluate network and system security concepts for large‑scale, safety‑critical systems like those in the National Airspace System (NAS).
• Comfortable advising on defense‑in‑depth architectures, Zero Trust CONOPS, SD‑WANs, and emerging technologies.
• Have 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.

Senior

• Masters degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 11+ years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles
• Substitutions: For anything requiring a substitution, the government customer is subject to further review and either approve or deny the request.
• A Bachelors degree with an additional 3 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles

Compensation Ranges: for D.C., NJ, Remote: $127,100 - 198, 575

Desired Qualifications

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

Overview

Noblis (http://www.noblis.org/) and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI , and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us (https://careers.noblis.org/about-noblis/)

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team‑oriented, and mission‑driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards (http://www.noblis.org/about/Awards/) . Noblis maintains 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 (https://noblis.org/contact) .

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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 our 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 (https://careers.noblis.org/benefits/) page on our Careers (https://careers.noblis.org/) 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 position is 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 $127,100.00 - USD $198,575.00 /Yr.