Cyber Security Engineer

Applied Research Solutions•Dayton, OH

About The Position

ARS is seeking a full-time mid-level Cyber Security Engineer to support a cloud services team. The Cyber Security Engineer’s primary functions will include conducting comprehensive Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessments to include preparation, execution, and documentation to support Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) of next-generation autonomous unmanned systems. The Cyber Security Engineer will conduct comprehensive technical analysis of system design and system architecture to identify and remediate vulnerabilities. Effective teamwork is essential as you contribute to field operations and deployments, while seamlessly working across diverse disciplines, including cybersecurity, networking, software development, systems administration, and business operations. Must possess an active secret clearance. If you thrive in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments and are eager to learn new technologies and frameworks, we want to hear from you! Detailed Description: 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.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
5+ years of Cyber Security experience
Bachelors degree in a technical field
Ability to obtain a Top Secret DoD clearance
Applicable DoD 8570.01 compliant certification
Experience with implementing Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Familiarity and experience with cloud-based development environments
CompTIA Security+ Certification

Nice To Haves

CompTIA Network+ Certification very desirable
CISSP very desirable

Responsibilities

Implement RMF to support Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) of next-generation autonomous, artificial intelligence, and machine learning systems
Perform controls validation and cyber artifact generation
Capacity to quickly learn and understand high-level technical & programmatic details and communicate program details in a concise and effective manner
Assist with the deployment of Azure monitoring tools
Assist the DevSecOps team(s) with ATO activities
Work with diverse customers to understand their requirements and use cases
Effectively communicate varying levels of sensitivity for government information (i.e. distribution markings, classification, etc.)
Implement IA/Cybersecurity requirements consistent with DoD policies, standards, and system architectures
Use digital content management and web-authoring skills and tools to create interactive and automated functions to aid in team-wide information sharing
Facilitate the implementation and operationalization of security technologies and controls to protect critical DoD systems
Assist in conducting system analysis to identify and protect Critical Program Information (CPI) and Critical Information (CI)
Assess security events and develop mitigation plans
Develop Anti Tamper plans and procedures
Communicate technical information in the form of visual updates, technical reports, and/or briefings to government leaders
Assess system design and architecture to identify vulnerabilities and attack vectors
Other duties as assigned