Senior Cyber Security Analyst (TS/SCI) - Hybrid Role

Applied Research Associates, Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. seeks a Principal Cyber Engineer to serve as SME for cyber development efforts. You will synthesize strategy, standards, processes, and emerging tech to meet program objectives.

You will join a distributed team and integrate products with industry-standard architectures to tackle IT and cyber challenges for our customers, including government exercises and training delivery.

Qualifications

• Must have TS clearance and be eligible for SCI (TS/SCI).
• 12 years of experience with a BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or 20 years of equivalent experience.
• Residency within 1 hour of Washington DC.
• Hybrid position: telework with ~2 days in the office per week.
• Completion of a Cyberspace Operations course or equivalent training (e.g., GIAC GPEN, GXPN, GRTP).
• Experience leading or providing technical oversight for complex cyber/IT development efforts.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and core networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide cyber management services to government agencies related to threats in Cyberspace Operations.
• Manage all technical aspects of cyber development projects using Agile methodologies.
• Integrate existing products and architectural methodologies with emerging technologies.
• 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 provide recommendations on development.
• Guide and train less experienced staff.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

SCI eligibility

Windows

Linux

Networking concepts

Scripting

OO programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

GIAC GPEN/GXPN/GRTP

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. seeks a Principal Cyber Engineer to serve as SME for cyber development efforts. You will synthesize strategy, standards, processes, and emerging tech to meet program objectives.

You will join a distributed team and integrate products with industry-standard architectures to tackle IT and cyber challenges for our customers, including government exercises and training delivery.