Applied Research Associates Inc

Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) - Risk Management Framework (RMF), AWS, ACAS, Splunk

Applied Research Associates Inc • $100K — $120K *
Raleigh, NC 27610In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • US citizenship required due to security clearance process
  • BS or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
  • Active AWS Certification necessary
  • 5-7 years experience with a bachelor's or 3-5 years with a master's degree in relevant field
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work onsite 3 days a week in Raleigh, NC

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with system admins, developers, and customers to fix cybersecurity issues
  • Deploy security tools using Infrastructure and Configuration as Code methods
  • Implement DISA STIGs and best practices to secure systems
  • Monitor system health and compliance with security tools like Splunk

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Learning and skill growth in technical fields
  • Engagement in dynamic teamwork
  • Work in a critical sector supporting DoD initiatives
Full Job Description
As an Information System Security Engineer, you will participate in a dynamic team to develop, test, and validate Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF) security controls across cloud environments. You will also be offered learning opportunities that will help you grow your technical and professional skills and allow you to pursue the work you are passionate about.

What you'll do as an Information System Security Engineer:

  • Work alongside system administrators, software developers, and customers to identify and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities
  • Deploy and manage security tools via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and Clam AV to monitor system health, assess security compliance, and investigate findings
  • Apply Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), security best practices, and configuration management processes to harden systems and maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements


Information System Security Engineer Requirements:

  • US citizenship (Selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment)
  • BS or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field
  • Active AWS Certification
  • 5-7 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree, or 3-5 years of relevant work experience with a master's degree
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in Raleigh, NC


Information System Security Engineer Preferences:

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience implementing IaC and CaC
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience administering Windows and Linux systems
  • AWS Solutions Architect or Security Specialty Certification
  • CompTIA Security + Certification
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance (At the time of hire)
  • Experience supporting or implementing the DoD RMF
  • Experience with ACAS and other vulnerability scanners
  • Experience using security monitoring and endpoint protection tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and Clam AV
  • Experience applying DISA STIGs and Security Requirement Guides (SRGs)
  • Experience identifying, prioritizing, and remediating operating system, application, and infrastructure vulnerabilities
  • Familiarity with continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and security compliance processes


To find out more about what the Software Enterprise Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/

About Applied Research Associates Inc

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned research and engineering company that provides technical solutions to complex problems in various fields, including defense, homeland security, intelligence, transportation, and energy. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM. ARA has over 1,600 employees and operates from more than 20 locations across the United States and Canada. The company's services include research and development, engineering, testing and evaluation, and consulting.
Learn more about Applied Research Associates Inc
Size
1,600 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1979
* Ladders Estimates

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