ARES Corporation

Cybersecurity Analyst II

ARES Corporation$80K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • Senior Cybersecurity certification (e.g., CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH).
  • Active DoD Clearance Required.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity tools like Nessus, Nmap, and ACAS.
  • Experience in vulnerability assessments, control development, and penetration testing.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research, analysis, and data gathering for compliance and threat assessments.
  • Perform vulnerability and capability maturity assessments.
  • Apply Risk Management Framework (RMF) concepts to evaluations.
  • Develop cybersecurity reports to enhance security for defense systems.
  • Conduct gap analyses to identify security weaknesses.
  • Support key cybersecurity activities such as control development and security plan documentation.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • HSA/FSA Accounts
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • ESOP
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
Full Job Description
ARES is seeking an experienced senior cybersecurity analyst to join our security control assessment, vulnerability assessment, software assurance, and risk assessment teams supporting our Nation's ballistic missile defense program. This individual will apply Risk Management Framework (RMF) concepts to perform research, analysis, and data gathering activities while conducting compliance, threat, vulnerability, and capability maturity assessments. The individual will be expected to apply critical thinking, conduct gap analyses, and develop cybersecurity reports for the improvement of cybersecurity in large, complex defense systems.

This position is a level III.

This position is an onsite role at our Huntsville, Alabama location, Redstone Arsenal location and will require an active DOD clearance.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
  • Senior Cybersecurity certification: CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH
  • Active DoD Clearance Required
  • May require up to 10% travel
  • Proficient in technical services and analysis with knowledge of cybersecurity standards, principles, practices, and processes.
  • Experience supporting key cybersecurity activities including vulnerability assessments, control development, security plan documentation, penetration testing, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as Nessus, Nmap, ACAS, and others.
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with eMASS
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail

ARES Benefits:

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • HSA/FSA Accounts
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • ESOP
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays

About ARES Corporation

ARES Corporation is a privately held company that provides engineering, project management, risk management, and technology solutions for clients in the aerospace and defense industries. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. ARES Corporation has worked on a variety of projects, including the development of the Orion spacecraft for NASA and the design of the Air Force's next-generation bomber. The company has also provided support for the Department of Defense and other government agencies.
Learn more about ARES Corporation
Size
1,000 employees
Market Cap
$9.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$484 million
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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