Cybersecurity Systems Specialist

4 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Applied Research Associates Full time

About the Role:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a skilled Computer Security Systems Specialist to support the development and application of high-assurance computer security systems hardware and software.

This position will contribute to the development of Department of Defense information assurance (IA) systems, requiring expertise in research, design, development, integration, testing, and installation of high-assurance systems hardware, software, and diagnostics equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop high-assurance computer security systems hardware and software
  • Contribute to the development of Department of Defense information assurance (IA) systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and test high-assurance systems
  • Develop and implement techniques for securing mobile and ad hoc wireless networks
  • Experience with intrusion detection systems and firewalls

Requirements:

  • BS in cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering, or related discipline
  • 5+ years of relevant experience or high school diploma and 10+ years of relevant experience
  • DoD TOP SECRET clearance
  • Must be a US Citizen

Desired Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering, or related discipline, and three (3) years or more years of relevant experience
  • PhD in cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering, or related discipline

About Applied Research Associates:

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 https://www.ara.com or apply at https://www.ara.com/careers for the Computer Security Systems Specialist position.



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