Cyber Security Engineer

ARS is seeking a full-time mid-level Cyber Security Engineer to support a cloud services team. The Cyber Security Engineer’s primary functions will include conducting comprehensive Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessments to include preparation, execution, and documentation to support Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) of next-generation autonomous unmanned systems. The Cyber Security Engineer will conduct comprehensive technical analysis of system design and system architecture to identify and remediate vulnerabilities. Must possess an active secret clearance.​ 

Why Work with us?  

​Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.   

Responsibilities include:  

• ​Implement RMF to support Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) of next-generation autonomous, artificial intelligence, and machine learning systems 

• ​Perform controls validation and cyber artifact generation 

• ​​Capacity to quickly learn and understand high-level technical & programmatic details and communicate program details in a concise and effective manner  

• ​Assist with the deployment of Azure monitoring tools 

• ​Assist the DevSecOps team(s) with ATO activities 

• ​Work with diverse customers to understand their requirements and use cases  

• ​​Effectively communicate varying levels of sensitivity for government information (i.e. distribution markings, classification, etc.)  

• ​Implement IA/Cybersecurity requirements consistent with DoD policies, standards, and system architectures 

• ​​Use digital content management and web-authoring skills and tools to create interactive and automated functions to aid in team-wide information sharing  

• ​Facilitate the implementation and operationalization of security technologies and controls to protect critical DoD systems  

• ​Assist in conducting system analysis to identify and protect Critical Program Information (CPI) and Critical Information (CI) 

• ​Assess security events and develop mitigation plans   

• ​Develop Anti Tamper plans and procedures 

• ​Communicate technical information in the form of visual updates, technical reports, and/or briefings to government leaders  

• ​Assess system design and architecture to identify vulnerabilities and attack vectors  
• ​Other duties as assigned  

​Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:  

• ​Must be a U.S. Citizen    

• ​5+ years of Cyber Security experience  

• ​Bachelors degree in a technical field  

• ​Ability to obtain a Top Secret DoD clearance  

• ​Applicable DoD 8570.01 compliant certification 

• ​Experience with implementing Risk Management Framework (RMF) 

• ​Familiarity and experience with cloud-based development environments  

• ​CompTIA Security+ Certification  

• ​CompTIA Network+ Certification very desirable 

• ​CISSP very desirable 

​All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. 

​This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. 

​This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.​