Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. has an immediate need for an experienced IT Professional to serve as an Information System Security Engineer for the Integrated Missions System Sector in Raleigh, NC, supporting multiple programs. The ISSE will coordinate with the Information System Security Manager, Information System Security Officer and ISSE Team lead for these Information Systems to ensure the Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements are implemented, functional, and kept up to date according to System Security Plans, system baselines, the JSIG, DAAPM, NISPOM, and applicable NIST Publications.

In this position, the ISSE will build, configure and maintain systems that adhere to government regulations. Responsibilities also include executing vulnerability scanning, coordinating with ISSO/ISSM to remediate identified vulnerabilities, maintaining file servers, network access, and documenting and analyzing system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance. Day-to-day tasking also includes preparing systems for operational use, authorization and supporting operational testing, supporting secure maintenance and continuous monitoring as well as providing technical support to end users.

Information System Security Engineer Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship is required and a Secret clearance with eligibility for a Top-Secret Security Clearance.
• High School Diploma and equivalent professional experience (at least 6 years) will be considered for talented candidates without a degree or Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field with 0-2 years of relevant experience. 
• Possess a DoD 8570 IAM-I level professional certification (i.e. Security ) or can obtain the certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Strong understanding of computer operating systems (Windows 10, Server 2019/2022 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux), software and computer hardware.
• 2 years of working knowledge & experience with Cisco routers, firewalls and switches.
• 2 years of Windows 10 and Server 2016/2019/2022 experience.
• 2 years of Red Hat Enterprise Linux experience.
• 2 years of experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy.

Information System Security Engineer Preferences:

• Master's degree in computer science or related field.
• 2 years of experience with security assessment/hardening tools, i.e. STIGs, SCAP, Tenable Nessus, etc.
• 4 years of Windows 10 and Server 2016/2019/2022 experience.
• 4 years of experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Experience working on Government approved secure systems.
• Cisco Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, etc.
• Experience working with RSA Cybersecurity SecurID hardware tokens/authenticators.

Who is ARA?

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,128 employee owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.

To find out more about what the Integrated Mission Systems Sector has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/