IA Analyst Cybersecurity Engineer {A}

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and hands-on Cybersecurity Engineer. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Information Assurance and working in unison with the IA, IT, and Security teams across ARKA, you will be responsible for the advancement of our current IT security program. This includes the execution and improvement of our organizations’ incident response and threat detection capabilities, as well as supporting internal IT security audit functions to ensure compliance with applicable NIST standards, government, company, and customer regulations. This position is an integral member of the ARKA enterprise. 

This position can be performed remotely or on-site at any of our facilities located in Colorado Springs, CO, Danbury, CT, or Ypsilanti, MI.

Responsibilities: 

• Design, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity solutions, to include, firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, SIEM, and data encryption technologies
• Conduct security impact analysis for proposed changes to organizational IT baselines
• Provide subject matter expertise on topics relevant to current and future corporate network operations, including, cloud security, zero-trust, industry standards on security best practices (NIST, MITRE, DevOps, data classification).
• Assist in internal IT compliance audits to assess the practical implementation of regulatory security requirements.
• Support the organizations insider threat prevention and threat hunting program by performing visibility gap analytics
• Support continuous monitoring and incident response efforts (sometimes after-hours), including investigations, preparation activities, playbook development, and ad-hoc tabletop exercises
• Maintain a well-managed repository of audit documentation which supports internal processes and demonstrates compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular reporting to internal and external government customer and program management in the form of meetings, standardized deliverables, reports, presentations
• Independently identify and recommend technical solutions for discovered risks on the corporate network

Education Requirements: 

• BS Degree in relevant field such as Information Management, Systems Security or Cyber Security.
• Relevant industry certifications that demonstrate proficiency in security, cloud technologies, IT auditing, or other DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications

Experience Required: 

• 3 years relevant professional experience in cybersecurity.
• Attention to detail and follow-through when completing tasks.
• Capability to develop and implement solutions to a variety of complex problems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Willing to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Ability to display tact, discretion, and diplomacy in dealing with all levels of employees.
• A strong knowledge of risk based advanced IT auditing in a dynamic and changing environment in compliance with known security frameworks such as RMF, CMMC, and/or CSF.
• Experience with technologies such as: Amazon Web Services, Azure Cloud Services, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, and Purview, CrowdStrike, Virtualization/Orchestrated Containerization, Linux based systems, Cisco ISE, Palo Alto Networks, RedHat Linux, Windows, Oracle Database, Microsoft 365, network devices, etc.
• Experience working with vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus to assist in IT system hardening according to STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and/or vendor recommendations as well as risk mitigation.
• Experience working with GRC tools such as Xacta, EMass, and/or SNOW.

Desired Experience:

• Knowledge of one or more general-use programming languages (Bash, Python, Powershell) and demonstrated proficiency building out scalable applications.
• Experience deploying enterprise wide SIEM solutions.
• Experience proposing technical material to managerial leadership in a fashion that’s concise, digestible, and well-explained.
• Demonstration of continuous education which represents the modern technology and threat landscape through research, homelabbing, certifications, and work-supporting projects.

Travel Requirements: 10-20%

Locations:

Based out of ARKA’s Colorado Springs, CO campus. If you like city life, but also enjoy the great outdoors, Colorado Springs is the place for you. The city rests at the base of Pikes Peak. The 14,115-foot summit is just one of dozens of area attractions, including scenic trains, museums, parks, a zoo and more. With a mild climate and plenty of sunshine, the Springs boasts some of the state’s best recreation opportunities. The city is also known for its robust high-tech and sports industries. We are home to the U.S. Air Force Academy and four military bases and with the Olympic Training Center and dozens of sports federations nearby, it’s common to spot world-class athletes around town.

Located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

Based out of Ypsilanti, MI.  Ypsilanti is artistic, genuine, and original. A college town and city located on the Huron River in Washtenaw County. Ypsilanti is all about community and making families new to the area feel right at home. From educational opportunities and local museums for all ages, to accessible healthcare and transportation it’s a wonderful location. It’s well known for its historical museums, parks, and historic districts as well as home to Eastern Michigan University. The University of Michigan and Michigan State University also are great institutions! Ann Arbor is close by and has many things, including a bustling university town, culinary hotspot, and a tech hub with a walkable downtown that includes world-class arts and culture. Located in southeast Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor lies at the center of a greater collection of communities in Washtenaw County. With so many thriving communities nearby, Ann Arbor has become a cultural melting pot and urban oasis.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Continuing education benefit for approved programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires the incumbent to access export-controlled information. If you are not a U.S. Person, any offer is contingent upon the Company's ability to obtain a special license granting you access. This could take several months. You will not be able to begin employment until such license is obtained.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

ARKA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.