RMF-Driven Information Security Engineer (AWS, Splunk)

Ara; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to design, secure, and validate RMF-based DoD systems in our San Antonio, TX division. You will work with a team to implement security controls across cloud and on-prem environments, leveraging ACAS, Splunk, Defender, and Clam AV.

Ideal candidates have BS or higher in cybersecurity or related field, DoD secret clearance, and 2–4 years (or 0–2 with a master’s). Onsite work 3 days/week; U.S.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance at time of hire.
• BS or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 0–2 years with a master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Work with system administrators, software developers, and customers to remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
• Manage tools like ACAS, Splunk, Defender, and Clam AV to monitor health and assess compliance.
• Apply STIGs and security guidelines to harden systems and meet DoD RMF requirements.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ACAS

Splunk

Microsoft Defender

Clam AV

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to design, secure, and validate RMF-based DoD systems in our San Antonio, TX division. You will work with a team to implement security controls across cloud and on-prem environments, leveraging ACAS, Splunk, Defender, and Clam AV.

Ideal candidates have BS or higher in cybersecurity or related field, DoD secret clearance, and 2–4 years (or 0–2 with a master’s). Onsite work 3 days/week; U.S.