Information System Security Engineer Edge Solutions- Occasional

ARA

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

This exciting opportunity within the Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division of ARA is for an Information System Security Engineer, also acting as the Information System Security Officer (ISSO). The role offers career growth in an environment that promotes teamwork and cross-training across various related disciplines. The successful candidate will be passionate about obtaining and maintaining system accreditation across multiple programs, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring. The position encourages career advancement, continued learning, and involvement in R&D efforts, allowing staff to inject new ideas into operational programs. ARA fosters an environment where technical staff can research and develop their own ideas with strong internal and external support, offering flexibility in autonomy while providing a challenging technical career with personal growth opportunities. Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company providing technically superior solutions in physical sciences since 1979, with over 2,226 employee-owners. ARA prides itself on a challenging culture that values innovation and experimentation, where employee ownership ensures a voice in company matters.

Requirements

• Currently have an active TS/SCI security clearance
• BS degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology Management, or a closely related field along with 8-10 years of experience OR a Masters degree with 6-8 years of experience
• Demonstrated knowledge in DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), developing security documentation in support of achieving authority to operate
• Demonstrated knowledge of NGA Cyber Security Processes
• Experience with reviewing/applying updates to IAVM/STIG findings, developing Ports, Protocols and Service Management (PPSM) and firewall change requests
• Team player with excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DoD accreditation process
• Experience managing and maintaining system compliance with mandated Revamp designation
• Implementing security architecture based on NGA Enterprise mandated security services
• Experience with XACTA 360 (or another accreditation tool such as eMASS)

Responsibilities

• Managing and performing technical reviews of security accreditation artifacts and test plans
• Employ a functional knowledge of a wide variety of systems and network engineering procedures as they apply to cyber security or infrastructure of network systems, and their design development processes
• Have an in-depth knowledge of vulnerability management and continuous monitoring

Benefits

• Career advancement
• Continued learning
• Cross-training opportunities
• Employee ownership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees