Senior Network Defense Analyst (AI/ML) - Hybrid - Noblis

Responsibilities

Senior Network Defense Analyst with expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiary, Noblis ESI, 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.

The Defense Cyber Crimes Center (DC3) maintains six operational directorates. The Operations Enablement Directorate (OED) amplifies the effects of Department of Defense (DoD) law enforcement (LE) and counter-intelligence (CI) investigations.  By extension, these efforts also contribute to the mission of the U.S. Intelligence Community (USIC) at large.  The OED is composed of the Analytical Group (AG) and Special Capabilities Group (SCG), both of which have unique operations support requirements.

OED/SCG’s mission is to provide support to the DoD counterintelligence community through the evolution and development of the CADO-IS (Collect, Analyze, Disseminate and Operationalize – Integrated Solution) environment. Special Capabilities Group manages the CADO-IS program to integrate numerous cyber-based interagency and DoD counterintelligence capabilities to protect technology acquisitions and counterintelligence operations.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

As a Senior Network Defense Analyst with AI & ML experience, you will play a critical role in supporting the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) in safeguarding the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) networks from malicious cyber activity. This position requires experience in cyber operations, network architecture, digital systems, and an understanding of AI/ML models. 

Responsibilities:

• Proactively safeguard the DIB by analyzing network appliance data, identifying and prioritizing threats before they strike, and recommending effective mitigation strategies
• Technical lead in cyber intelligence & all-source intel research, focusing on network operations
• Analyze data from deployed network appliances, security events, and artifacts by leveraging AI and ML algorithms for anomaly detection and pattern recognition.
• Develop presentations, papers, and recommendations for the DC3 client, summarizing threat assessments and proposing effective countermeasures
• Leverage classified data, open-source research, and net flow analysis, combined with AI and ML, to produce intelligence assessments, technical information papers, and cyber threat profiles of current events, enabling predictive analysis and proactive risk management.
• Craft data-driven reports and briefings for government leaders, leveraging AI and ML-generated insights and recommendations to inform critical decision-making.

This position is expected to be a hybrid position, with a 60% on site requirement - Work Location: On-site at Linthicum, MD

Required Qualifications

Required:

• Must possess and maintain an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree with at least 10+ years of experience
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on network defense and threat analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze large datasets and identify patterns of malicious activity.
• Possesses deep understanding of cloud security architecture, including secure infrastructure design, access controls, data protection, and threat detection
• Experience with performing cybersecurity analysis including incident response and management, forensic media analysis, malware analysis, reverse-engineering, cyber threat intelligence analysis, and security engineering.
• Comprehensive understanding of network and application protocols, cyber vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques, and cyber threat methodologies and tactics.
• Analyze and interpret diverse network data (Netflow, PCAP, custom logs) to identify threats and support investigations. Utilize virtual and physical sensors to strengthen our defensive cyber posture
• Demonstrated experience in AI & ML technologies, with practical experience applying them to cybersecurity challenges.
• Experience conducting all-source intelligence research and producing intelligence assessments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Desired Qualifications

• DoD 8140.01 and DoD 8570.01 Baseline Certifications IAT Level II, IAM Level II, or CSSP Analyst.
• Experience working in a security operations center and performing defensive cyber operations.
• Experience with Law Enforcement/Counterintelligence (LE/CI) Operations.
• Demonstrated experience briefing senior government leadership.
• Systems engineering and enterprise architecture experience.
• Knowledge of Government Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR)
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Flexibility to adapt to changing situations
• Available to travel

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.

Salary Range Explanation

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.

Salary 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, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package for employees.

Posted Salary Range

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.