Junior ISSE - DoD RMF & Security Controls

Applied-Research-Associates,-Inc; Raleigh (NC); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Junior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to implement, test, and maintain technical security controls across classified Windows, Linux, and network environments.

You will work with senior cybersecurity personnel to gain hands-on RMF evidence experience and contribute to secure mission operations. The role offers growth in cybersecurity engineering, vulnerability management, system hardening, and documenting RMF

Qualifications

• US Citizen with an active DoD Top Secret clearance; SCI eligibility preferred
• High School Diploma with equivalent professional experience (or a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field with 0–2 years of relevant experience)
• 2+ years of relevant IT, systems administration, cybersecurity, help-desk escalation or military experience
• Foundational knowledge of Windows or Linux administration and basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs)
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of system hardening, security monitoring, or technical-control validation
• Ability to follow technical procedures, document results, troubleshoot methodically, and communicate issues clearly
• Must meet DoD 8570 / 8140 cybersecurity workforce qualification requirements for the assigned role

Responsabilités

• Assist with the implementation, testing, and maintenance of technical security controls for assigned classified information systems
• Support ACAS/Tenable vulnerability scanning, validate scan coverage and credentials, review findings, and coordinate remediation with system and network administrators
• Apply and validate STIGs, SCAP content, configuration baselines, patches, and approved hardening requirements for Windows, Linux, network, and virtual systems
• Support Microsoft Defender, Windows security settings, Active Directory, Group Policy, BitLocker, certificates, host firewalls, and endpoint logging
• Assist with troubleshooting security-control failures involving endpoints, servers, network devices, authentication services, vulnerability scanners, and monitoring tools
• Collect, organize, and quality-check technical evidence for RMF packages, continuous monitoring, assessments, POA&M validation, and DCSA or customer reviews
• Prepare or support implementation, testing, validation, and rollback plans for approved configuration changes and participate in Configuration Control Board activities
• Use PowerShell, or similar tools to automate recurring technical checks, evidence collection, reporting, and system-administration tasks
• Support incident investigation, log collection, containment, recovery, and post-incident validation as directed
• Coordinate effectively with ISSOs, the assigned ISSM, Security Engineers, System Administrators, and Program Personnel

Connaissances

Strong IT fundamentals

Communication skills

Procedural discipline

Team coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree or higher

High School Diploma with equivalent experience

Outils

PowerShell

ACAS/Tenable

Splunk

Active Directory

Group Policy

Windows

Linux

Description du poste

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Junior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to implement, test, and maintain technical security controls across classified Windows, Linux, and network environments.

You will work with senior cybersecurity personnel to gain hands-on RMF evidence experience and contribute to secure mission operations. The role offers growth in cybersecurity engineering, vulnerability management, system hardening, and documenting RMF