Senior Cyber Engineer & Technical SME - TS/SCI Eligible

ARA Brand; Pinehurst (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Principal Cyber Engineer to serve as a technical SME for cyber development efforts, leading complex IT and cyber initiatives with Agile practices.

The role requires residency near Southern Pines, NC, TS/SCI eligibility, 12+ years with a degree or 20 years experience, and telework with 16 hours on-site weekly. You will guide architecture, training, and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Must have Top-Secret clearance and TS/SCI eligibility.
• 12+ years of experience with a relevant degree or 20 years equivalent.
• Residency within 1 hour of Southern Pines, NC.
• Telework is authorized with 16 hours on-site weekly.
• Completion of a US government Cyberspace Operations course or equivalent training (e.g., GIAC GPEN/GXPN/GRTP).
• Experience with Windows, Linux and core networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide cyber management services to government agencies.
• Lead or oversee cyber development projects using Agile methodologies.
• Develop training and documentation for software products.
• Plan and facilitate Cyberspace Operations exercises for military operations.
• Provide guidance to staff and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Top-Secret clearance

Cyber development leadership

Agile software

Experience leading cyber/IT projects

Windows/Linux networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

20 years equivalent experience

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Principal Cyber Engineer to serve as a technical SME for cyber development efforts, leading complex IT and cyber initiatives with Agile practices.

The role requires residency near Southern Pines, NC, TS/SCI eligibility, 12+ years with a degree or 20 years experience, and telework with 16 hours on-site weekly. You will guide architecture, training, and risk mitigation.