Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

Noblis is a nonprofit science, technology and strategy organization that helps clients solve complex systems, process and infrastructure problems in ways that benefit the public.  We bring the best of scientific thought and engineering know-how to find solutions that are practical, efficient and effective. You will find Noblis at work in many fields, including information technology and telecommunications; management consulting; national and homeland security; transportation; healthcare; criminal justice; energy and the environment; oceans, atmosphere and space; and public safety.

The primary role is to serve as a liaison between the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) and the National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force (NCIJTF) to coordinate the development of programs aimed at increasing the sharing of information.This position is located at the NCIJTF in Chantilly, VA and there will be occasional travel to DC3 in Linthicum, MD to facilitate the key responsibilities of this role.  Noblis is looking for a candidate that is able to quickly gain a deep understanding of DC3’s technical and analytical requirements, particularly regarding requirements to integrate specific capabilities with the NCIJTF. This will require the ideal candidate to facilitate the communication, coordination, and integration of these IT initiatives between DC3 and NCIJTF on a routine basis.  This includes overseeing and managing the integration of technical systems and ensuring alignment with NCIJTF’s technical and analytical requirements.   Candidates with a background in data science, cloud technologies (preferably AWS), big data technologies (Hadoop and Spark) as well as system integration, are highly sought after for this position. 

Responsibilities include:

• Technical liaison: Lead technical liaison activities between DC3 and NCIJTF to facilitate communication and collaboration on various initiatives. 
• System Integration Management: Oversee the integration of technical systems, ensuring alignment with DC3’s requirements, including familiarity with unclassified and secret systems.
• Tool Expertise: Utilize metrics tools, analytics platforms, and AI technologies, with experience in large-scale IT systems and understanding of end-user use cases.
• System Architecture Design: Design and manage system architectures that meet mission-critical needs while integrating robust cybersecurity principles.
• Cloud Expertise: Provide expertise in cloud environments, preferably AWS, ensuring effective integration and management of systems.
• Big Data Management: Lead initiatives focused on big data technologies, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with technical and management teams to meet objectives and resolve challenges.
• Reporting & Documentation: Develop technical reports and documentation related to system integration and management.

Required Qualifications

• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of relevant experience OR Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience OR Associate's Degree and 11 years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in data science, systems engineering, or systems integration, with a proven ability to handle complex technical projects.
• Proficient in cloud environments, particularly AWS.
• Practical experience managing big data solutions, particularly in high-volume analytics and data processing environments. Familiarity with specific tools such as Hadoop, Spark, and Apache Kafka.
• Expertise in metrics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Tableau), analytics platforms (e.g., SAS, Power BI), and AI tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) within classified and unclassified systems.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Possess one or more of the following cloud certifications to include AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Big Data-Specialty, Cloudera Certified Professional, CCSP.
• Certifications in systems engineering or cybersecurity (e.g., INCOSE, CISSP).
• Strong project management and leadership abilities with professional program/project management certification.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical details to non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of the NCIJTF and DC3’s operational missions and objectives.
• Experience leading technical cyber teams involving computer network exploitation or digital forensics technology.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing situations.

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.

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

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 $125,500.00 - USD $196,075.00 /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.

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