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Description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking an energetic and experienced full-time Strategic Cyber Security Engineer and Subject Matter Expert to support our customer at the Air Force Research Laboratory located at Wright-Patterson AFB. The Cyber Security Engineer will be supporting a cutting-edge program in the development of cyber security strategy and assist in the development of related program protection plans and support program related RMF processes.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

+ Aid in developing strategy and designing anti-tamper solutions for weapon systems (hardware and software).

+ Draft and staff specific cybersecurity assessment and authorization artifacts for military programs:

+ S&T (or Program) Protection Plan

+ Anti-Tamper Plan

+ Cybersecurity Strategy, and

+ DevSecOps CONOPS.

+ Provide cyber security technical expertise related to preparation, processing and approval of IATO/ATO documents in support of the AFRL programs of interest.

+ Advise and contribute to the production of documentation and other artifacts related to DISA approvals and RMF approvals.

+ Lead discussions and execute processes for approvals of candidate solutions.

+ Engage with other contractors to share technical data necessary to guide the development of system architectures.

+ Participate in technical interchanges with relevant team members as necessary

+ Support and/or lead associated cyber security working groups and/or IPTs.

+ Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

+ Must be a US citizen

+ Must have an active TS with SCI eligibility

+ BA/BS degree in relevant field and a minimum of 8-10 Years’ relevant experience required, MS preferred.

+ Security+ required, CISM preferred, CISSP very desirable.

+ Demonstrated experience in developing strategy for designing anti-tamper solutions for weapon systems (hardware and software)

+ Demonstrated experience in developing cyber security assessments and authorization artifacts for military programs.

+ Demonstrated experience developing and staffing cyber security, and cyber-related, plans.

+ Experience with DevSecOps including use of Gitlab on Agile software development programs or software factories, where software was taken from development to production.

+ Demonstrated and recent experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and RMF tools

+ Demonstrated experience leading working groups, teams and IPTs.

+ Ability to work efficiently on teams and also individually with minimal supervision.

+ Strong analytical, communication, and attention to detail skills

+ Familiarity with key cyber security policies and national security counterterrorism objectives.

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.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

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