Data Analyst (Network Security)

Noblis • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Noblis is seeking a highly technical Data Analyst to support the FAA Telecommunications and Integrated Services (TIS) environment. The role combines data analysis, scripting, and cybersecurity knowledge to assess large datasets, validate data integrity, and provide actionable security insights. The analyst works with network and security data, using scripting languages and advanced Excel capabilities to identify anomalies, verify information accuracy, and support cybersecurity decision-making. The position involves translating complex technical data into meaningful analysis and recommendations while collaborating with cybersecurity, network, and infrastructure teams.

The analyst supports Federal cybersecurity initiatives by ensuring data used for compliance, reporting, and risk management aligns with applicable standards and requirements. The work also supports assessments of technology modernization, network transitions, security enhancements, and infrastructure upgrades, as well as security operations and continuous monitoring. Remote or hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related technical field; substitutions are described in the posting.
• 9 years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, security operations, technical data analysis, or related IT disciplines.
• Strong data analysis skills, including assessing large datasets for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and security relevance.
• Experience using scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash 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 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, including presenting findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• U.S. citizen or Green Card permanent resident with at least three years of U.S. residency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust.
• Substitution options, subject to government customer review and approval or denial: High school degree plus four additional years of cybersecurity or network security experience; associate degree plus two additional years of cybersecurity or network security experience; or master's degree with six years of cybersecurity or network security experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Federal government programs, preferably within the FAA, Department of Transportation, or other civilian Federal agencies.
• FAA or transportation-sector experience.
• Experience performing data integrity assessments and validating security datasets for compliance, risk management, auditing, or operational decision-making.
• Hands-on experience analyzing firewall policies, routing information, VPN configurations, security monitoring outputs, vulnerability data, and asset inventories.
• Experience developing scripts and automation 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, defense-in-depth, 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.
• Ability to evaluate security and operational data in large-scale, mission-critical, or safety-critical environments.
• Experience supporting security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), risk assessments, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring artifacts.
• Experience collaborating with engineers, program managers, cybersecurity and 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.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills, including presenting technical findings and recommendations to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyze 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 security-related data.
• Use advanced Microsoft Excel features, including pivot tables, formulas, lookups, Power Query, and data modeling, for analysis and reporting.
• Assess data integrity, including the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of network and security datasets.
• Reconcile information across multiple systems and sources to identify discrepancies and improve data reliability.
• Analyze and validate network security configurations, firewall rules, routing information, VPN configurations, access controls, vulnerability data, and asset inventories.
• Validate security control data, configuration records, system inventories, and vulnerability management information in support of cybersecurity teams.
• Create dashboards, reports, metrics, and visualizations on security posture, network performance, and compliance status.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency through automation and process improvement.
• Ensure data used for Federal cybersecurity compliance, reporting, and risk management aligns with applicable standards and requirements.
• Assist with assessments related to modernization, network transitions, security enhancements, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, network engineering, infrastructure, and program management teams to support security operations and continuous monitoring.
• Communicate technical findings, trends, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits
• Financial and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Employee award programs recognizing exceptional performance and service standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior