Systems Security Analyst

Responsibilities

Noblis is helping FAA manage large and complex telecommunications and information management programs that use state of the art technologies to deliver enterprise infrastructure services essential to the safe and efficient operation of the largest, safest, and most complex aviation system in the world.  We are seeking smart, passionate, and motivated people to join our proven team in a challenging and rewarding work environment where you will be actively engaged at the intersection of technology and operations enhancing our nation’s aviation system.  If you want to be involved in acquiring, implementing and managing the communications and information solutions to achieve our nation’s aviation vision, this is the job for you!

 

This System Security Analyst position supports the FAA Enterprise Solutions & Engineering - (ESE) Office’s security engineering team focusing on enterprise-wide cybersecurity, systems security requirements, systems security architecture, and systems security solution implementation assessments for FAA National Airspace System (NAS) Programs connected through the FAA’s Federal Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI) network. This position will:

• Serve on a team of System Security Analysts to ensure that systems are architected and executed in accordance with FAA security polices and orders and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance’s and recommendations; 
• Provide legacy systems security compliance assessments/recommendations on FAA’s FTI WAN connectivity authentication and authorization services in accordance with FAA Boundary Protection Policies;
• Assist in preparation of presentations and supporting materials to facilitate system security authorization and compliance meetings;
• Assess logical and physical network architecture to ensure FAA Programs networking internally and across domain communications ensure adequate security separation for the FAA Domains;
• Work in collaboration with the NAS Integration & Support Group's (NISG) Authorizing Official Designated Representative (AODR), Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Assessment groups and Information System Owners (SO) and participate in multidisciplinary teams to ensure systems satisfy stakeholder/business requirements;
• Perform security compliance functions associated with new system development / enhancement, network design, transition to operations, and ongoing monitoring of operational FAA systems that utilize the FAA’s enterprise communications infrastructure;
• Contribute to weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc progress reports and conduct meetings with ESE-CINP security leads on status and pending issues

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, systems security, security authorization, system security architecture management, or related field;
• Excellent communication, cross-functional team collaboration, presentation and writing skills, and results-oriented problem-solving abilities;
• Strong professional, interpersonal, project management, communication, and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of the Federal Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST Security Engineering Standards;
• Proficiency in systems security engineering techniques such as portfolio analysis, analysis of alternatives, and architecture modeling to support governance activities;
• Proficiency in various security-engineering disciplines associated with Application, Data, Security and Data Center and Cloud Computing Infrastructure;
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust (US citizen OR green card holder living in the US for at least 3 years).

Desired Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in the areas of Information Systems Security employed by Federal Agencies 
• Working knowledge and application of FAA systems architecture security policies and standards
• Demonstrated proficiency in IT governance, SDLC, FEAF and DoD Architecture Framework
• Proficiency with the Federal Enterprise Architecture Security and Privacy Profile (FEA-SPP) - highly preferred
• Consistent work experience in delivering system security engineering and security architecture services requiring direct knowledge of Agency security engineering and architecture engineering requirements, preferably related to FAA FTI systems implementation.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise integrating customer security engineering requirements and needs into telecommunications services and support technical contract deliverables;
• Experience in the fields of telecommunications, system engineering, security architecture requirements, technology insertion, policy compliance, and/or operations;
• One or more of the following industry standard Information Security Certifications such as: CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional; CISM: Certified Information Security Manager; GCIH: GIAC Certified Incident Handler; OSCP: Offensive Security Certified Professional or related certifications.

 

Overview

Noblis 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

 

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. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

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 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 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 $90,300.00 - USD $141,075.00 /Yr.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

 

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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 employee-relations@noblis.org.