Full Job Description
Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer Journeyman located Hanscom AFB.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in the development of security documentation including System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, and other required system security engineering artifacts.
- Support RMF Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities, ensuring compliance with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies.
- Manage system user accounts, ports/protocols, PKI requirements, and access control lists.
- Implement and track system security updates, configurations, and vulnerability remediation in accordance with DoD requirements.
- Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments; recommend security policies, contingency plans, and disaster recovery procedures.
- Participate in system/network design to ensure alignment with security policies.
- Provide leadership in analyzing and integrating cybersecurity requirements into system design and operations.
- Review and assess the implementation of RMF security controls across system architecture, documentation, and design artifacts.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure RMF A&A approval by all Authorizing Officials.
- Maintain and audit databases for classified information, visits, and clearances.
- Support classified material handling, accountability, and compliance with security classification guides.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training and education programs.
- Prepare and review acquisition security documentation and ensure compliance with CDRLs.
- Plan and implement security-related surveys, assessments, and evaluations throughout the program life cycle.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:
- Must be a US citizen
- Bachelor's degree in professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and at least 7 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 3 of which must be in the DoD.
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Security+ certification
- Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.
- Experience with systems analysis and eMASS
- Strong ability to communicate technical topics effectively in both written and verbal forms.
The expected annual salary range: $150k-165K. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.
All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
