Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Applied Research Solutions has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics’ (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for SOF Digital Applications (PEO-SDA). PEO-SDA’s vision is to provide USSOCOM a “one-stop shop” for SOF software-intensive digital applications. SDA’s sole purpose is to ensure SOF Warfighters receive point-of-need knowledge innovation and the software support to remain the premier information dominance force anywhere, anytime.  

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:

• Serve as the PM Digital Ecosystem (DE) Senior Cybersecurity Engineer.
• Provide PM DE with enterprise Program Protection Status reports and recommendations for support activities to the PMs. 
• Assist PM DE by providing accurate, current, and comprehensive cybersecurity technical assistance. 
• Review PPPs and provide technical insight on any necessary additions or improvements.
• Provide security training materials and organize training sessions.
• Participate in LBSAs, IPTs, working groups, vulnerability assessments, intrusion assessments, and cybersecurity inspections.
• Conduct market research with cybersecurity industry and DoD user community to foster development, evaluation, and deployment of cybersecurity solutions.
• Support the evaluation of cybersecurity during T&E events, including independent threat representative penetration and exploitation testing and evaluation.
• Serve as the PM DE Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen 
Clearance: Top Secret with SCI Eligibility
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Software Engineering, Engineering Management, or Systems Security Engineering
Years of Experience: 10 years’ experience in cybersecurity engineering
Additional Experience:

• Possess 3+ years’ experience developing and working with DoD Acquisition PPPs that required Critical Program Information Analysis, Criticality Analysis, Trusted Systems and Networks Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Anti-Tamper Plan, Cybersecurity Strategy and Security Classification Guide
• Possess a thorough understanding of DoD PPP policy, processes, and procedures
• Possess a thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols for Software Assurance, Hardware Assurance, Cybersecurity, Anti-Tamper, and Trusted Systems and Networks
• Possess familiarity with the DoD Acquisition Management Process
• Possess familiarity with Controlled Unclassified Information and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications: Specialized cybersecurity training and certifications (e.g., CISSP)
Education: Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Software Engineering, Engineering Management, or Systems Security Engineering
Additional Experience:

• Specific experience with SOF AT&L acquisition cybersecurity processes and USSOCOM-related PPPs is highly desired

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.

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