Information Assurance Engineer

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States ARA Full time
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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The Mission Concepts and Capabilities Division (MCC) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated, energetic Information Assurance Engineer to 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. The successful candidate will develop IA specifications and implement IA solutions in sponsor-developed systems and architectures. This work will entail system and subsystem development and standards development.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, system engineering, electrical engineering or related discipline and 5+ of related experience OR high school diploma with 10+ years of directly relevant experience in IA
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Certified Information System Security Professional certification (CISSP)
  • Experience in the administration and development of high assurance network systems
  • Experience with cryptographic protocols for the secure routing of messages
  • Experience with two or more of the following development languages: C, C++, Java, Python, Linux Scripting, PowerShell, Ruby, PHP, CSS, VBS, SQL or Assembly
  • Experience in creating and maintaining the standards of systems operating procedures
  • Experience conducting technology and cybersecurity risk assessments and creating risk profiles
  • Knowledge of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
  • Experience ensure compliance with all USN, DON, and DoD cybersecurity policies
  • Experience leading the RMF process for assigned programs, organizations, systems, or enclaves

Desired Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, system engineering, electrical engineering or related discipline and three (3) or more years of related experience in IA or
  • PhD in computer science, computer engineering, system engineering, electrical engineering or related discipline
  • Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) certification
  • Experience in the analysis of unknown binary program behavior using static and dynamic techniques
  • Experience in understanding government high-assurance computer systems and network environments
  • Experience in research and development of secure high-assurance systems
  • Experience is managing system security notifications, such as IAVAs, IAVBs, IAVMs, etc. and developing a course of action for system remediation to ensure NRL general computational systems maintain a high assurance posture

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 company’s 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 .

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