Personnel Cybersecurity II

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

8d•$148,000 - $164,000•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a full-time cybersecurity professional located at Hanscom, AFB. ARS is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions, delivering premier talent and technology across focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without its career-driven, loyal professionals, it would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for its mission partners. ARS firmly believes that prioritizing its employees is of the utmost importance. The company provides a culture where employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations while obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through its industry-competitive benefits package, its awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Secret clearance required.
Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the technical/professional discipline.
Will demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface).
Advanced degree (MA/MS) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, of which 5 years must be in the DoD, or a BA/BS degree and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, of which 5 year must be in the DoD, or 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, of which 8 year must be in the DoD.

Responsibilities

Supporting the system/application authorization and accreditation (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks, and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Recommending policies and procedures to ensure the reliability of and accessibility to information systems and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
Promoting awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations’ visions and goals.
Conducting systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.
Recommending systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
Recommending and implementing programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.
Participating in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.
Facilitating the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes.
Assessing security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions.
Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.
Perform the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) duties in an Information Assurance Workforce System Architecture and Engineering (IASAE) position as outlined in AFI 33-200, AFI 33-210 and AFMAN 33-285 for assigned systems.
Perform the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 for assigned systems/applications.
Perform the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 for assigned systems/applications.
Other duties as assigned