What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Cyber Security Engineer 2 position at Applied Research Associates?
We have an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned staff-level cybersecurity engineer who will support the development of advanced cyber defenses and defensive practices for autonomous ground vehicles. As partial and fully autonomous vehicles become deployed by the U.S. Military and commercial parties, we expect a greater need for operational cyber protections and support.
- Local candidates will receive preference._
- What Youll Do
- Work with a team of senior cyber security professionals developing and operationalizing autonomous cyber defense for ground vehicles
- Assist in developing Zero Trust principals for cyber-physical distributed systems using autonomous cyber agents
- Integrate cyber defensive processes, methods, analytics, threat intelligence, detection, and response technology
- Contribute to deliverables, including but not limited to foundational assessments, reports, technical briefings, and other
- What Were Looking For
- Bachelors in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field; and equivalent practical experience
- 5 years of relevant industry experience
- Solid experience with key cybersecurity frameworks i.e., NIST, Cybersecurity Framework and ISO / IEC 27001
- Demonstrable understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and processes
- Knowledge of DoD, and other governmental computer network designs, systems, and programs.
- Familiarity with IT / OT, DISA STIGs / SRGs, and cyber best practices
- Experience with cyber technologies including EDR, NDR, SIEM and SOAR
- Working experience with SELinux, Docker, C , Python, TLS / SSH, IPSEC,
- Neya will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
- How to Stand Out
- Experience with implementing Zero Trust Architecture (CSA ZT, NIST SP800-207, et al)
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GSLC
- Experience in pen-testing, red-teaming, and Kali
- Portfolio of accomplishments (patents, published papers, or speaking engagements)
- Premium Healthcare Benefits : Medical, dental and vision benefits with Neya covering 100% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
- Basic Life / AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, and 100% of plan premiums are covered by Neya.
- Generous company holidays, all floatable throughout the fiscal year.
- Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
- Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the companys success but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k).
- Qualifications
- Behaviors
- Required
- Team Player :
- Works well as a member of a group
- Motivations
- Required
- Ability to Make an Impact :
- Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Goal Completion :
- Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Education
- Required
- Bachelor of Science or better in Cybersecurity
- Experience
- Required
- 5 years : 5 years of experience required
Salary Range : $100,000-$140,000
The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Neya offers competitive benefits for eligible employees including :
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000
