Applied Research Associates
Systems Administrator
Applied Research Associates, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Description
The Mission Concepts and Capabilities Division (MCC) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated, energetic Systems Administrator 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 engage in the administration and development of high-assurance network systems.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related discipline with 5+ years of related experience OR high school diploma with 10+ years of directly relevant experience in systems administration
Must be a US Citizen
DoD TOP SECRET clearance
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Experience in the administration and development of high assurance network systems
Experience with cryptographic protocols for the secure routing of messages
Experience in the integration, testing, and analysis of high assurance operational network systems, such as intrusion detection systems (IDSs), firewalls, Layer 2/3 network switches, enterprise-level virus/malware detection systems, network security scanners, and Virtualization,
Experience with two or more of the following development languages: C, C++, Java, Python, Linux Scripting, PowerShell, Ruby, PHP, CSS, VBS, SQL or Assembly
Experience in creating and maintaining the standards of systems operating procedures
Desired Qualifications:
Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related discipline with three (3) or more years of related experience in systems administration or
PhD in computer science, electrical engineering or related discipline
Experience in the analysis of unknown binary program behavior using static and dynamic techniques
Experience in understanding government high-assurance computer systems and network environments
Experience in research and development of secure high-assurance systems
Experience 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 posture
Successful completion of Microsoft Azure Administrator course, Course AZ-104T00-A: Microsoft Azure Administrator or its successors.
Current IAT-II certification, such as Security+ CE or CCNA-Security.
Knowledge of Mandiant Security Validation (MSV) platform fundamentals, deployment, integration, and security jobs
COMPANY 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 .
Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Systems Administrator position.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Computer Science
Experience
Required
5-7 years: Relevent work experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Mission Concepts and Capabilities Division (MCC) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated, energetic Systems Administrator 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 engage in the administration and development of high-assurance network systems.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related discipline with 5+ years of related experience OR high school diploma with 10+ years of directly relevant experience in systems administration
Must be a US Citizen
DoD TOP SECRET clearance
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Experience in the administration and development of high assurance network systems
Experience with cryptographic protocols for the secure routing of messages
Experience in the integration, testing, and analysis of high assurance operational network systems, such as intrusion detection systems (IDSs), firewalls, Layer 2/3 network switches, enterprise-level virus/malware detection systems, network security scanners, and Virtualization,
Experience with two or more of the following development languages: C, C++, Java, Python, Linux Scripting, PowerShell, Ruby, PHP, CSS, VBS, SQL or Assembly
Experience in creating and maintaining the standards of systems operating procedures
Desired Qualifications:
Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related discipline with three (3) or more years of related experience in systems administration or
PhD in computer science, electrical engineering or related discipline
Experience in the analysis of unknown binary program behavior using static and dynamic techniques
Experience in understanding government high-assurance computer systems and network environments
Experience in research and development of secure high-assurance systems
Experience 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 posture
Successful completion of Microsoft Azure Administrator course, Course AZ-104T00-A: Microsoft Azure Administrator or its successors.
Current IAT-II certification, such as Security+ CE or CCNA-Security.
Knowledge of Mandiant Security Validation (MSV) platform fundamentals, deployment, integration, and security jobs
COMPANY 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 .
Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Systems Administrator position.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Computer Science
Experience
Required
5-7 years: Relevent work experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)