Cleared - Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Advisor at Noblis

Bethesda, Wales, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity Strategy, Governance, Risk Management, Incident Response, RMF, NIST CSF, Zero Trust, Identity And Access Management, SOC/SIEM, Vulnerability Management, DevSecOps, Security-by-Design, Policy Drafting, Executive Briefing, Security Monitoring, Compliance

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Responsibilities Noblis is seeking a cleared Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Advisor to support our customer in Bethesda, MD. SETA Contract. The Cybersecurity Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert supporting the Sponsor's cyber defense mission. This role focuses on the technical and operational effectiveness of cybersecurity capabilities, including incident response, process improvement, and automation of cyber defense operations. The ideal candidate will provide actionable recommendations to strengthen the Sponsor's overall cyber posture and situational awareness. Job Responsibilities Concentrate on overall technical and operational effectiveness of cybersecurity capabilities Provide recommendations on continuous improvement of processes and architecture supporting overall Cyber Defense operational activities including analysis, incident handling, reporting products, and the reporting lifecycle Provide effective incident response capabilities and usable, effective reports that address overall situational awareness Maximize the use of tools to correlate information and synthesize data into usable and actionable events Identify and provide an agile approach to the automation of any manual or inefficient processes that exist across the cyber defense program Support identifying, reviewing, and analyzing relevant USG policies, practices, and procedures to ensure cybersecurity efforts are compliant Draft, edit, and facilitate the coordination and execution of cybersecurity policies, processes, and procedures (subject to Sponsor review and approval) Ensure projects are aware of the standards and governance they need to comply with and advise them on how to comply Required Qualifications Active TS/SCI with Polygraph U.S. Citizenship Bachelor's degree in a related field + 8 years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree + 6 years, OR PhD + 4 years, OR Associate's degree + 10 years, OR High School diploma/GED + 12 years of relevant experience Experience advising executive leadership on cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management for complex enterprises. Experience with security frameworks and concepts (e.g., RMF, NIST CSF/800-53, zero trust, identity and access management). and implementation guidance. (SOC/SIEM). Experience overseeing incident response planning, vulnerability management, and security monitoring concepts Experience integrating cybersecurity into acquisition and system engineering (security-by-design/DevSecOps). Experience improving authorization to operate processes and promoting reciprocity; developing security policies/standards Experience briefing senior leaders and coordinating across multiple organizations. Desired Qualifications Experience with IC or DoD cybersecurity environments Familiarity with security frameworks such as RMF, NIST CSF/800-53, or Zero Trust Architecture Experience with SOC/SIEM tools and security monitoring concepts Experience with Agile software development and engineering frameworks as they relate to cybersecurity compliance CISSP, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certification Experience drafting and coordinating cybersecurity policies, processes, and procedures Experience advising teams on cybersecurity standards and governance compliance Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and security integration into development pipelines Overview Overview Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions. We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org Why Work at Noblis At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer. Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain 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. 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 us. EEO is the Law | E-Verify | Right to Work 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 $146,200.00 - USD $228,400.00 /Yr.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert providing technical and operational guidance to strengthen the Sponsor's cyber defense posture and situational awareness. Responsibilities include improving incident response, automating manual processes, and drafting cybersecurity policies and procedures.