Hybrid TS/SCI Principal Cyber Architect

ARA Brand; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Principal Cyber Engineer to act as a technical SME for cyber development efforts, blending mission strategy with industry standards and emerging tech to meet program objectives for government customers.

You will join a distributed team and integrate existing products using Agile methods. The role emphasizes managing cyber development projects, risk oversight, and delivering training/documentation, with responsibilities spanning testing,

Qualifications

• Must have a Top Secret clearance and be eligible for SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
• Minimum of 12 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, OR 20 years of equivalent experience.
• Residency within 1 hour of Washington DC.
• Hybrid position with telework, local travel to performer spaces, and about two days in the office per week.
• Completion of a U.S. Government Cyberspace Operations course or equivalent training (e.g., GIAC GPEN, GXPN, or GRTP) with hands-on experience
• Experience leading or providing technical oversight for complex cyber or IT development efforts
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and core networking concepts (e.g., protocols, switching, routing, VPNs)

Responsibilities

• Provide cyber management services to government agencies related to threats in Cyberspace Operations.
• Manage all technical aspects of cyber development projects using Agile software development methodologies.
• Integrate existing products, industry-standard architectural methodologies, and emerging technologies to address complex IT and cyber challenges.
• Develop and deliver customized training and documentation for software products.
• Test and examine deliverables, software, or network enabled devices.
• Collaborate on maintenance and feature development of proprietary software.
• Attend meetings and make recommendations regarding development.
• Provide technical oversight of projects to identify risks and mitigate risks.
• Provide recommendations on industry, security and development processes and procedures.
• Advise on the development and requirements of supporting test articles and exemplars.
• Review testing of ongoing development efforts to ensure tests meet standards.
• Provide guidance to and assist training of less experienced staff members.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

Agile development

Cyber development

Windows/Linux

Scripting/Programming

Technical oversight

Communication with stakeholders

System integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

20 years equivalent experience

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Principal Cyber Engineer to act as a technical SME for cyber development efforts, blending mission strategy with industry standards and emerging tech to meet program objectives for government customers.

You will join a distributed team and integrate existing products using Agile methods. The role emphasizes managing cyber development projects, risk oversight, and delivering training/documentation, with responsibilities spanning testing,