Cyberspace Defense Analysis Server Solution Analyst SME

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Cyberspace Defense Analysis Server Solution Analyst SME located at San Antonio, Texas.

The Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division is a one-of-a-kind U.S. Air Force activity operating from Lackland Air Force Base which provides life cycle management for information assurance and other cyberspace support systems. The HNC division is responsible for technology development, acquisition, sustainment, and demilitarization of cyber security systems and products.

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:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of principles, policies and practices of acquisition and sustainment in the disciplines of systems engineering, server administration, network engineering, firewall and gateway systems as applied to Cyberspace Defense Analysis (CDA) weapon system or similar Data Loss Prevention system.
• Provide expert level contributions to adapt current and newly developed commercial and government off-the-shelf hardware and software from initial concepts to the CDA weapon system production environment using the Cyber Agile Acquisition process.
• Knowledge of roles and relationships within the AF Cyber Operations community, the AF Cyber Requirements community, the AF Cyber Test community, and the Cyber Hardware/Software providers in the Cyber Industry (e.g. Fidelis, Solar Winds, F5, etc.).
• Knowledge of these roles and relationships will enable the Contractor to provide strategic and tactical solutions to meet emerging requirements from sustainment modifications and from internally generated system planning initiatives (short-term, and long-term).  In response to evolving Cyber Operational requirements, the Contractor shall independently decompose the requirements to a component level, and then assemble a collection of components to meet the requirements. 
• The associated project management, training, and logistics considerations shall be of a detail and quality that the information shall be used by other members of the Integrated Product Team to develop artifacts necessary to execute the effort. 
• Expertise necessary to generate more than one alternative to enable tradeoffs between the different alternatives based on external constraints involving cost, schedule, and performance.
• Ability to work proactively, with minimal supervision, and effectively communicate orally and in writing to produce quality acquisition and program documentation and associated artifacts (briefings, documents, plans, reports, cost estimates, etc.).
• Ability to apply advanced knowledge of the Cyber and Networking domains to support quick reaction efforts that involve high intensity collaboration between MAJCOM requirements, Acquisition IPTs, and the Warfighter.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active Secret clearance is required
• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fields of study or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience with participation in all phases (Material Solution Analyst, Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction, Engineering & Manufacturing Development, Production & Development, Operations & Support) of an ACAT Level III or Higher program.
• Experience managing programs consistent with regulatory requirements specified in the DoDD 5000s series.
• Superb communication skills orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualification:

• Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields of study or equivalent experience.
• Posses the advance knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered and expert in their technical/professional field and posses the ability to perform complex tasks in a short amount of time
• Familiarity with AF Weapon Systems or equivalent Enterprise Level Passive/Active Information Protection and Monitoring Systems.

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.