Information Assurance – Cybersecurity

Noblis is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to work in a dynamic, mission-oriented environment within Bethesda, Maryland. A successful candidate will be at the forefront of cutting-edge security operations to tackle offensive and defensive cyber challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop or implement a variety of software and hardware solutions in support of work in areas of offensive and defensive security.
• Apply a coding foundation in various languages to create tools and techniques, perform code analysis, conduct code manipulation, and develop solutions tailored to the area of need.
• Conduct vulnerability research and analysis of identified platforms, reverse engineering threats to determine methods of exploitation.
• Conduct malware research and innovate offensive tools and techniques, developing malicious payloads, and manipulating code execution.
• Accomplish actions to protect data, networks, net-centric capabilities, and other systems by detecting, identifying, and responding to attacks, or by creating defensive toolsets to identify, monitor, and halt an attack.
• Deliver tailored research of various domains of cyber to include trends, vulnerabilities, or current flaws in software, hardware, IoT, or other technology-related areas.
• Secure development environments and software to enable architecting application security.
• Conduct software evaluations for known risks and/or static and dynamic code analysis, assess web application vulnerabilities, track code releases, accomplish automated penetration testing and fuzzing, malware research and reverse engineering, and deliver recommended mitigations for or patching of known vulnerabilities.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI and CI Polygraph.
• Typically requires a BS degree with 12+ years of prior relevant experience OR a Master’s degree with 10+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Knowledge of offensive and defensive security tactics in various environments (e.g., cloud, IoT, mobile).
• Experience with penetration testing automation and continuous security monitoring.
• Familiarity with network traffic analysis.
• Ability to perform red teaming exercises to simulate real-world adversarial tactics and techniques.
• Ability to write detailed technical reports and deliver findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge and use of malware analysis and reverse engineering techniques.
• Knowledge and use of vulnerability research and fuzzing tools for testing code and discovering security flaws.

Skills

• Experience with Cloud Security (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and securing cloud-based applications and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of cryptography and its application in securing communications and data storage (e.g., AES, RSA, hashing algorithms).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and identity and access management (IAM) principles.
• Foundation in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, Java, or Assembly for vulnerability research, code analysis, and tool development.
• Experience with offensive security tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, or Kali Linux for penetration testing and exploit development.
• Understanding of network security protocols, web application security, and techniques like SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Buffer Overflow.
• Proficiency in static and dynamic code analysis to identify vulnerabilities and exploit methods.
• Experience with incident response and the ability to quickly identify, analyze, and mitigate security breaches.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST, OWASP, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001.
• Familiarity with secure development practices (e.g., secure coding, threat modeling, application security).

About the Company

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.

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance other aspects of 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.

Benefits

Noblis offers health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. 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.

Pay

Posted Salary Range: USD $146,200.00 - USD $228,400.00 per year (based on full-time status). For part-time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked.