Security Engineer – FAA Systems & Compliance

Noblis; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 71,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis is hiring an Information Systems Security Engineer/Analyst to support FAA systems and applications. The role emphasizes security planning, risk management, certification and authorization, and the implementation of security controls throughout the lifecycle.

The position requires coordinating with engineering, program, and operations teams to ensure secure design, testing, and operational readiness, with emphasis on compliance with federal and FAA standards and strong documentation

Qualifications

• Experience in information systems security, cybersecurity, or security engineering.
• Knowledge of federal and FAA security requirements and standards.
• Familiarity with NIST security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53).
• Experience developing and maintaining security documentation (SSP, POA&M, risk assessments).
• Ability to analyze system vulnerabilities and recommend security controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, operations, and program teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide information systems security analysis, design support, and implementation assistance.
• Conduct system engineering studies and security assessments.
• Identify security risks, vulnerabilities, and threats, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Perform preliminary vulnerability testing early in the system development life cycle.
• Analyze security impacts of system changes and modifications.
• Support Certification and Authorization (C&A) activities and documentation.
• Implement and sustain FAA Information Systems Security Program (ISSP) controls.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP), Security Impact Analyses, and POA&M documentation.
• Ensure compliance with FAA directives, federal regulations, and NIST standards (including NIST 800-53).
• Support processing of Security Certification and Authorization Process (SCAP) requirements.
• Provide subject matter expertise across security domains, including Access control, Network security, Application security, Cryptography, Security architectures, Operations security.
• Support security testing, validation, and acceptance activities.
• Review and develop security-related documentation for audits and assessments.
• Assist with test procedures, standards, and evaluation documentation.
• Provide technical security support during factory acceptance tests and system testing.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning and exercises.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution of test events.
• Ensure operational security posture of systems, programs, and assets.
• Serve as a security advisor to program management and technical teams.

Skills

Information security

Cybersecurity

Security engineering

Security analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree may substitute for degree+experience

PhD may substitute for degree+experience

Job description

Noblis is hiring an Information Systems Security Engineer/Analyst to support FAA systems and applications. The role emphasizes security planning, risk management, certification and authorization, and the implementation of security controls throughout the lifecycle.

The position requires coordinating with engineering, program, and operations teams to ensure secure design, testing, and operational readiness, with emphasis on compliance with federal and FAA standards and strong documentation