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Noblis

Cleared - Cybersecurity Advisor

Bethesda, MD · On-site

Responsibilities Noblis is seeking a Cleared Cybersecurity (Multiple Levels) with IC experience and ACTIVE Top Secret with SCI and Polygraph in Bethesda, MD supporting SETA contract. The ...

SAIC

Agile Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$160K - $200K/yr

LANDMARK AOS is SAIC's large Prime Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contract, supporting the customer's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the acquisition of ...

Noblis

Cleared - Systems Test Engineer

Bethesda, MD · On-site

Responsibilities Noblis is seeking a Cleared - Systems Test Engineer with IC experience and ACTIVE Top Secret with SCI and Polygraph in Bethesda, supporting a SETA contract. The Systems Test Engineer ...

ECS

Technical SETA Lead - BTO

Arlington, VA · On-site

This position is contingent upon contract award. ECS seeks a Technical Science, Engineering, and Technical Advisory (SETA) candidate to provide onsite support to DARPA's Biological Technologies ...

SAIC

Agile Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

LANDMARK AOS is SAIC's large Prime Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contract, supporting the customer's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the acquisition of ...

ECS

Technical SETA - BTO

Arlington, VA · On-site

This position is contingent upon contract award. ECS seeks a Technical Science, Engineering, and Technical Advisory (SETA) candidate to provide onsite support to DARPA's Biological Technologies ...

ECS

Technical SETA Lead - BTO

Arlington, VA · On-site

This position is contingent upon contract award. ECS seeks a Technical Science, Engineering, and Technical Advisory (SETA) candidate to provide onsite support to DARPA's Biological Technologies ...

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How much do seta contract jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for seta contract in the United States is $91,938.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,000.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working on SETA contracts, and how can they best prepare for success?

Professionals working on SETA (Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance) contracts often face challenges such as adapting to rapidly changing client requirements and balancing multiple project priorities. Success in this environment requires strong communication skills, the ability to quickly learn new technical concepts, and familiarity with government contracting processes. Collaboration is key, as SETA professionals often work closely with government clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to deliver effective solutions. Staying organized and proactive in addressing project changes can help ensure successful outcomes and client satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority) Contract role, and why are they important?

To thrive in a SETA Contract role, you typically need a solid understanding of South African skills development frameworks, project management, and compliance, supported by a relevant tertiary qualification in education, human resources, or business. Familiarity with SETA systems, reporting platforms, and accreditation processes is commonly required, along with knowledge of regulatory and quality assurance standards. Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills help in building relationships and ensuring successful project delivery. These skills and qualifications are vital because they enable effective administration, compliance, and facilitation of skills development initiatives within regulated environments.

What is the difference between Seta Contract vs Seta Permanent?

AspectSeta ContractSeta Permanent
CredentialsTypically requires relevant certifications and compliance with industry standardsSame as contract roles, often with additional HR onboarding processes
Work EnvironmentTemporary, project-based settings, often on-site or remoteLong-term employment, often on-site or in-office
Employer UsageUsed by companies for short-term projects or seasonal workUsed for ongoing, full-time roles within organizations
Search & Comparison IntentPeople seeking temporary or project-based workIndividuals looking for stable, long-term employment

Seta Contract roles are typically temporary, project-based positions requiring relevant certifications, suitable for those seeking short-term work. Seta Permanent positions offer long-term employment, often with benefits, ideal for candidates aiming for stability. Both roles share similar credential requirements but differ mainly in duration and employment stability.

What are SETA contracts?

SETA contracts refer to agreements made with Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) in South Africa. These contracts are typically established by organizations to access funding for skills development and training initiatives for employees or learners. SETA contracts outline the terms and conditions for learnerships, apprenticeships, or internships, ensuring compliance with national skills development policies. They play a crucial role in enhancing workforce skills and promoting employment opportunities in various sectors.
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Infographic showing various Seta Contract job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,938 per year, or $44.2 per hour.
Cleared - Cybersecurity Advisor

Cleared - Cybersecurity Advisor

Noblis

Bethesda, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Responsibilities
Noblis is seeking a Cleared Cybersecurity (Multiple Levels) with IC experience and ACTIVE Top Secret with SCI and Polygraph in Bethesda, MD supporting SETA contract.
The Cybersecurity SME will be responsible for and not limited to:
  • Driving technical and operational effectiveness by evaluating cyber defense capabilities, conducting control assessments, identifying gaps, establishing metrics, and aligning with organizational security objectives.
  • Leading continuous improvement initiatives through process analysis, architectural improvements, workflow optimization, and capability enhancement roadmaps.
  • Enhancing incident response capabilities by designing procedures and playbooks, developing standardized approaches for different incident types, establishing escalation paths, and coordinating cross-functional response activities.
  • Improving situational awareness through effective reporting templates, actionable security dashboards, real-time visibility mechanisms, and contextual intelligence distribution.
  • Optimizing security tool usage by maximizing SIEM effectiveness, fine-tuning correlation rules, synthesizing multi-source data, ensuring system integration, and recommending enhancements.
  • Implementing security automation by identifying suitable processes, designing workflows, developing scripts, implementing automated responses, and documenting procedures.
  • Managing the security reporting lifecycle from data collection to distribution, ensuring timely delivery, implementing feedback mechanisms, establishing archival procedures, and meeting compliance requirements.
  • Fostering an agile security approach through methodologies like security sprints, retrospectives, iterative development, and balancing agility with compliance requirements.
  • Coordinating cross-functional security activities by serving as a liaison between teams, aligning initiatives with organizational goals, facilitating knowledge sharing, and building stakeholder relationships.
  • Leading security tool integration through architecture design, API implementation, data normalization, integration testing, and documentation.
  • Driving security data analytics by developing collection strategies, implementing advanced analytics, creating visualizations, designing KPIs, and leveraging data for decision-making.
  • Managing security automation development by establishing coding standards, ensuring proper testing, implementing change management, and documenting solutions.
  • This SETA role provides technical and programmatic support to government teams by translating mission needs into technical requirements, managing those requirements, and shaping strategic program direction. Responsibilities include contract support (SOWs, RFPs, cost proposals), performance monitoring, stakeholder coordination, and communicating complex concepts through reports, meetings, and senior-level briefings. The team ensures projects stay on track by overseeing cost, schedule, and performance.

Required Qualifications
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Bachelor's degree + 6 years of experience OR Master's Degree + 4 years of experience OR PhD + 2 years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED + 10 years of experience OR Associate's degree + 8 years of experience
  • Experience concentrating on overall technical and operational effectiveness of capabilities.
  • Experience providing recommendation on continuous improvement of the processes and architecture supporting the overall Cyber Defense operational activities including, but not limited to, analysis, incident handling and reporting products, and the reporting lifecycle.
  • Experience providing effective incident response capabilities, usable and effective reports that address overall situational awareness.
  • Experience maximizing the use of tools to correlate information and synthesize data into usable and actionable events.
  • Experience identifying and providing an agile approach to the automation of any manual or efficient processes that exist across the cyber defense program

Desired Qualifications
  • IC experience is highly desirable.
  • Experience with having successfully demonstrated the ability to independently conduct the appropriate analysis to offer recommendations, solutions, and alternatives to resolve issues, concerns, problems, or methods.
  • Experience in establishing strong working relationships with program managers as well as organization leadership; tracking task order efforts to rapidly identify and resolve potential and new problems; and identifying and resolving administrative and contractual issues related to a support services contract.
  • Ability to solve problems in a rapidly changing environment, and interface with customers directly.
  • Strong understanding of intelligence disciplines, methodologies, and the intelligence cycle.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment.

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
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 $120,700.00 - USD $188,725.00 /Yr.

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