Senior Computer Scientist

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities Division (MCC) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated, energetic

• Senior Computer Scientist
• support the government in the development and application of high-assurance computer security systems hardware and software. This contingent position, expected to start late spring or early summer 2025, will support provide support on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, and via telecommuting when approved. In this position, the successful candidate will work with Navy and other contractor personnel to develop next-generation high-performance computing standards, architectures, and applications.
• Required Qualifications :
• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or systems engineering and 10 years of relevant experience OR high school diploma and 15 years of directly relevant experience
• Must be a US Citizen
• DoD TOP SECRET clearance
• Experience in the implementation of complex scientific and engineering models such as high-performance computing, computational logic, data analysis, or cryptology
• Experience in design, development, and use of abstract models for reasoning about the trustworthiness and predictability of systems
• Experience in design, development, integration and testing of software components, subsystems and / or complete systems, with emphasis on software for high assurance applications
• Experience in two or more of the following development languages; C, C , Java, Python, Linux Scripting, PowerShell, Ruby, PHP, CSS, VBS, SQL or Assembly
• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco network devices using the IOS command-line interface (CLI)
• Demonstrated experience operating and administering Spirent CyberFlood and Velocity test and automation solutions
• Extensive experience with Ansible, including proficiency creating and using Ansible Playbooks, Roles, and Modules to automate IT tasks, configure infrastructure, and manage applications
• Desired Qualifications :
• Masters degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or systems engineering and 8 years of relevant experience or
• D. degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or systems engineering and 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in the research, design, development, implementation and testing of software to support airborne and space-borne sensor and communication systems, various wireless sensor and communications systems and unmanned vehicle and test platforms related to new communications capabilities and mobile systems security
• Experience with testing and evaluating high assurance technology
• Experienced in operating and administering network security and infrastructure platforms such as Cisco Routers / Firewalls, Juniper Switches / VPNs, Dell Switches, NetScout Switches, McAfee Intrushield IPSs, and Arista Switches
• Experience administering Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), including proficiency deploying and managing AAP instances, configuring authentication and authorization settings, and creating and managing inventories, job templates, and workflows
• Demonstrate successful completion of Microsoft Azure Administrator course, Course AZ-104T00-A : Microsoft Azure Administrator or its successors
• Hold a current IAT-II certification, such as Security CE or CCNA-Security
• Experience operating and maintaining enterprise research and development networks, including government high-assurance computer systems and network environments
• COMPANY INFORMATION :

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership generates greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the companys success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com .

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the

• Senior Computer Scientist
• position.
• Qualifications
• Education
• Preferred
• Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering
• Experience
• Required
• 10-12 years : Relevant work experience

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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