Noblis · 6 hours ago
Network Security Engineer
Noblis is a company that tackles the nation's toughest problems and applies advanced solutions to critical missions. They are seeking a Network Security Engineer who will support the FAA's Telecommunications and Integrated Services Group by providing expert-level security engineering and ensuring cybersecurity is integrated into network architecture.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Experience supporting federal government programs, ideally within the FAA or transportation sector
Proven experience with hands-on network engineer or architecture and understands network 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 tech
Have experience collaborating with engineers, PMs, and cybersecurity stakeholders to support ATO packages and continuous monitoring
Ability to develop system security plans, risk assessments, and related security documentation
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency with 3+ years U.S. residency
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field
12+ years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles
A High School degree with a total of 18 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles
Masters degree with a total of 9 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles
Preferred
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
Benefits
Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Company
Noblis
Noblis is a nonprofit science, tech strategy organization that works in the public interest to help clients solve most complex problems.
Funding
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