Cyber Security Engineer

Applied Research Solutions Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is a growing small business serving the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. We specialize in providing fully-cleared Defense contractors, professionals, and subject matter experts. Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Cyber Security Engineer, located at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH to support the ISR Crosscutter program. Why Work with us? Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions. 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 prioritize our employees, providing a culture where they are challenged to meet their career goals while obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees benefit from our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers. Responsibilities Include: Provide expert weapons system cybersecurity guidance and recommendations to program engineers, program managers, and acquisition security program executive officers. Have current and demonstrated background related to supply chain risk management. Translate and provide comprehensive NIST 800-53 requirements to ensure SSE and procurement solutions are incorporated into an integrated program protection scheme. Provide subject matter expertise to support the AFPEO’s intent to execute RMF. Have verifiable experience with Authorization Officials (AOs) and their processes. Execute risk reduction based policies and procedures, developing system specific comprehensive cybersecurity processes. Document system architectures to support cyber analysis. Evaluate designs and proposed implementation solutions to defend weapon systems against exploitation. Review and analyze interoperability requirements and develop specifications and Interface Control Documents (ICDs). Conduct technical evaluations on vendors' proposals to ensure cybersecurity requirements are addressed. Assist and advise various working groups and planning teams. Support multiple systems security working groups to develop a secure, resilient aircraft. Identify, document, and assess threats and vulnerabilities. Provide stakeholders with on-time deliverables, RMF artifacts, and cyber impact assessments. Deliver solutions ready for AO approval under reduced timelines. Ensure contractual documentation incorporates cybersecurity requirements. Support up to 33% of contract time on travel for site visits and audits. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Technical Experience Required: Must be a US Citizen. Top Secret clearance required. The Contractor must have demonstrated expert level DoD acquisition processes experience related to acquisition platform and sensor cybersecurity engineering along with an understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF), cybersecurity strategies, and systems engineering. Senior level cybersecurity positions will require IAT level 3 and/or level 2 certifications. Must be DoD 8570 certified and have a current T-5 special sensitive eligibility on the first day of the task order. The DoD directive 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level 3 (IAT III) or Information Assurance Management Level 3 (IAM III) certification must be achieved within one year of the task order start date and maintained throughout the period of performance. Senior:

Possesses advanced knowledge and experience, demonstrating the ability to oversee junior personnel within the technical discipline. Functionally Aligned Minimum Recommended Education and Experience: Advanced Degree (MA/MS) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical discipline, five years in the DoD. OR, BA/BS degree and 15 years of experience, five in the DoD. OR, 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, eight in the DoD. 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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