Security Engineer - Networks

Position Summary

ERT is seeking a Security Engineer to work directly with Agile development and operations teams supporting the modernization of AWIPS (Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System) into a cloud-native, microservices-based enterprise platform.

The Security Engineer will be embedded within one or more Agile teams to implement, test, and automate security controls, ensuring compliance and mission security requirements are met. This role provides the hands-on expertise needed to bring the Security Architect's strategy and design into day-to-day execution, making security a seamless part of the Agile delivery process.

Agile Team Integration

• Participate in Agile ceremonies (refinement, planning, reviews) to identify and address security requirements early.
• Translate security policies and architecture guidance into actionable user stories and backlog items.
• Work with Product Owners to include security in acceptance criteria.

Implementation & Automation

Monitoring & Response

Collaboration & Support

Required Skills

Desired

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Location

This position supports work at NOAA's Silver Spring and College Park, MD facilities.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $66,000 - 242,000 / year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT uses several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the position's scope and expected duties, a candidate's work experience, education / training, and key skills.

Benefits

All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes :

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.