Responsibilities
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly technical professional with strong data analysis, scripting, and cybersecurity knowledge to support the FAA Telecommunications and Integrated Services (TIS) environment. This role is ideal for candidates who can combine analytical problem-solving, automation, and cybersecurity expertise to assess large datasets, validate data integrity, and provide actionable security insights.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with network and security data, using scripting languages and advanced Excel capabilities to identify anomalies, validate information accuracy, and support cybersecurity decision-making. Candidates should be comfortable translating complex technical data into meaningful analysis and recommendations while collaborating with cybersecurity, network, and infrastructure teams.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze large volumes of network, security, and operational data to identify trends, anomalies, potential security risks, and compliance issues.
Develop and maintain scripts and automated processes to collect, transform, validate, and report on security-related data.
Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, formulas, lookups, Power Query, and data modeling techniques to support analysis and reporting requirements.
Perform data integrity assessments to verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of network and security datasets.
Reconcile data across multiple systems and sources to identify discrepancies and ensure data reliability.
Analyze and validate network security configurations, firewall rules, routing information, VPN configurations, access controls, vulnerability data, and asset inventories.
Support cybersecurity teams by validating security control data, configuration records, system inventories, and vulnerability management information.
Create dashboards, reports, metrics, and data visualizations that provide insight into security posture, network performance, and compliance status.
Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency through automation and process improvement.
Support Federal cybersecurity initiatives by ensuring data used for compliance, reporting, and risk management aligns with applicable standards and requirements.
Assist with assessments related to technology modernization efforts, network transitions, security enhancements, and infrastructure upgrades.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, network engineering, infrastructure, and program management teams to support security operations and continuous monitoring activities.
Communicate technical findings, trends, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
0-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, security operations, technical data analysis, or related IT disciplines.
Strong data analysis skills with the ability to assess large datasets for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and security relevance.
Experience using scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar tools to automate data collection, validation, transformation, and reporting.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, lookups, Power Query, data validation, and reporting.
Ability to analyze and validate network security data, including firewall rules, network configurations, access controls, vulnerability data, and asset inventories.
Understanding of core networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, firewalls, IDS/IPS technologies, and WAN/LAN environments.
Knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure and networking technologies, including IPv4 and IPv6.
Familiarity with Federal cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including NIST RMF, FISMA, and NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5.
Ability to identify data discrepancies, anomalies, and potential security risks through quantitative analysis and technical review.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident with a minimum of three (3) years of U.S. residency.
Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust.
Junior Level(s)
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
0 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 High School degree with a total of 4 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles.
An Associates and 2 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles.
Masters degree with a total of 0 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles.
Compensation Ranges: $59,200 - $92,575
Junior to Mid
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
3+ 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 High School degree with a total of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles.
An Associates and 6 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles.
Masters degree with a total of 0 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles.
Compensation Ranges: $71,800 - $112,150
Desired Qualifications
Experience supporting federal government programs, preferably within the FAA, Department of Transportation, or other civilian federal agencies.
FAA or transportation sector experience preferred.
Experience performing data integrity assessments and validating security-related datasets used for compliance, risk management, auditing, or operational decision-making.
Hands-on experience analyzing network security data, including firewall policies, routing information, VPN configurations, security monitoring outputs, vulnerability data, and asset inventories.
Experience developing scripts and automation solutions to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and security reporting.
Familiarity with vulnerability management, asset management, configuration management, and continuous monitoring programs.
Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), defense-in-depth principles, Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), and modern cybersecurity practices.
Familiarity with network virtualization technologies, including Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), SD-WAN, and cloud-based networking concepts.
Ability to evaluate security and operational data within large-scale, mission-critical, or safety-critical environments.
Experience supporting security documentation efforts, including System Security Plans (SSPs), risk assessments, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring artifacts.
Experience collaborating with engineers, program managers, cybersecurity teams, infrastructure teams, and government stakeholders.
Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Splunk, ELK, or similar platforms.
Industry certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CCNA, CySA+, Network+, SSCP, GSEC, or equivalent certifications.
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings and recommendations to diverse audiences.
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.
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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 $59,200.00 - USD $112,150.00 /Yr.
