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Information Assurance Engineer

ARA, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Washington, District of Columbia, United States

ARA

ARA is globally recognized for applying technically-excellent, in-depth and diversified research, engineering, and technical support services to provide answers to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We approach every...

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The Mission Concepts and Capabilities Division (MCC) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated, energetic

Information Assurance Engineer

to support the government in the development and application of high-assurance computer security systems hardware and software. This contingent position, expected to start late spring or early summer 2025, will support provide support on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, and via telecommuting when approved. The successful candidate will develop IA specifications and implement IA solutions in sponsor-developed systems and architectures. This work will entail system and subsystem development and standards development.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, system engineering, electrical engineering or related discipline and 5+ of related experience OR high school diploma with 10+ years of directly relevant experience in IAMust be a US citizenAbility to work independently or as part of a teamCertified Information System Security Professional certification (CISSP)Experience in the administration and development of high assurance network systemsExperience with cryptographic protocols for the secure routing of messagesExperience with two or more of the following development languages: C, C++, Java, Python, Linux Scripting, PowerShell, Ruby, PHP, CSS, VBS, SQL or AssemblyExperience in creating and maintaining the standards of systems operating proceduresExperience conducting technology and cybersecurity risk assessments and creating risk profilesKnowledge of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)Experience ensure compliance with all USN, DON, and DoD cybersecurity policiesExperience leading the RMF process for assigned programs, organizations, systems, or enclavesDesired Qualifications:Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, system engineering, electrical engineering or related discipline and three (3) or more years of related experience in IA orPhD in computer science, computer engineering, system engineering, electrical engineering or related disciplineInformation Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) certificationExperience in the analysis of unknown binary program behavior using static and dynamic techniquesExperience in understanding government high-assurance computer systems and network environmentsExperience in research and development of secure high-assurance systemsExperience is managing system security notifications, such as IAVAs, IAVBs, IAVMs, etc. and developing a course of action for system remediation to ensure NRL general computational systems maintain a high assurance postureCOMPANY INFORMATION:Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership generates greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com .Find even more open roles below ordered by popularity of job title or skills/products/technologies used.

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