Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) – Risk Management Framework (RMF), AWS, ACAS, Splunk

Ara; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

WIN program

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an Information System Security Engineer to support RMF, AWS, ACAS, and Splunk across DoD-related environments. You will work with admins and developers to identify vulnerabilities, deploy security tooling via IaC/CaC, and ensure compliance with STIGs and DISA guidance.

Onsite work three days per week in Raleigh, NC is required. US citizenship is required; a BS+ in cybersecurity or related field and an active AWS certification are needed, with

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Active AWS Certification.
• 5–7 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 3–5 years with a master’s degree.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in Raleigh, NC.

Responsibilities

• Identify and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities with the team.
• Deploy and manage security tools via IaC and CaC such as ACAS, Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and Clam AV.
• Harden systems and maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements using DISA STIGs.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

ACAS

Splunk

Microsoft Defender

Clam AV

IaC

CaC

DISA STIG

Job description

Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) – Risk Management Framework (RMF), AWS, ACAS, Splunk

Job Category: Systems Development

Requisition Number: INFOR010054

• Posted : August 25, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for a bright, motivated, and energetic individual who embraces our core values of Passion, Freedom, Service, and Growth! As an Information System Security Engineer, you will participate in a dynamic team to develop, test, and validate Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF) security controls across cloud environments. You will also be offered learning opportunities that will help you grow your technical and professional skills and allow you to pursue the work you are passionate about.

What you’ll do as an Information System Security Engineer:

• Work alongside system administrators, software developers, and customers to identify and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities
• Deploy and manage security tools via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and Clam AV to monitor system health, assess security compliance, and investigate findings
• Apply Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), security best practices, and configuration management processes to harden systems and maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements

Information System Security Engineer Requirements:

• US citizenship (Selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment)
• BS or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field
• Active AWS Certification
• 5-7 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 3-5 years of relevant work experience with a master’s degree
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in Raleigh, NC

Information System Security Engineer Preferences:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience implementing IaC and CaC
• 3+ years of hands-on experience administering Windows and Linux systems
• AWS Solutions Architect or Security Specialty Certification
• CompTIA Security + Certification
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (At the time of hire)
• Experience supporting or implementing the DoD RMF
• Experience with ACAS and other vulnerability scanners
• Experience using security monitoring and endpoint protection tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and Clam AV
• Experience applying DISA STIGs and Security Requirement Guides (SRGs)
• Experience identifying, prioritizing, and remediating operating system, application, and infrastructure vulnerabilities
• Familiarity with continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and security compliance processes

Who is ARA?

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,200 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women's Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.

To find out more about what the Software Enterprise Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Cybersecurity or related field.

Experience

Required

Licenses & Certifications

Required

AWS Certified Security

Preferred

Comp TIA Security+

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