System Cybersecurity III Job at Applied Research Solutions in Bedford

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 to solve our clients' challenges.

System Cybersecurity III role located on Hanscom AFB in Bedford, Massachusetts.

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 utmost 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:

• Support the system/application authorization and accreditation (A&A) effort for weapon systems and PIT Systems, assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities.
• Recommend policies and procedures to ensure the reliability of and accessibility to information systems and to prevent unauthorized access.
• Develop, execute, and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure.
• Review and assess architectures and recommend cybersecurity strategies.
• Assess threats to determine impact and recommend corrective actions to reduce risk.
• Translate program/system requirements into technical requirements and architectures.
• Promote awareness of security issues among management and ensure sound security principles are reflected in the program’s visions and goals.
• Understand DevSecOps environments to check for security flaws during code review.
• Understand operating systems including Linux, Ubuntu, IoT systems, ZTA environments, and Cloud development.
• Identify, define, and document system security requirements and recommend solutions.
• Plan, develop, implement, and update Cyber Security Strategy Information within the Program Protection Plan (PPP).
• Recommend and review Tempest requirements and disaster recovery procedures.
• Experience with compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (STIGs, Nessus, ACAS, etc.).
• Review Vendor submitted Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) items for Cybersecurity related areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• BA/BS Degree with 15 years of Cyber-Security experience and 5 years DoD experience, or; MA/MS Degree with 12 years of experience and 5 years in DoD, or; 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications of which 8 years are in DoD.
• DoD 8570.01 MMGT512 compliant certification.
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Baseline Certifications: CISSP.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.

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.