Senior Cyber SME & Engineer — TS/SCI Eligible, Remote

Applied Research Associates, Inc; Southern Pines (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Principal Cyber Subject Matter Expert to serve as a technical SME for cyber development initiatives.

The role focuses on capturing requirements, integrating mission strategy with industry standards, and delivering secure cyber solutions within an Agile framework. The successful candidate will join a distributed team to address complex IT and Cyber challenges, including planning and delivering training, and facilitating Cyberspace Operations

Qualifications

• Must have a Top-Secret clearance and be eligible for SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
• Minimum of 12 years experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, OR 20 years of equivalent experience.
• Residency within 1 hour of Southern Pines, NC.
• Telework is authorized for this position with up to 16 hours on site each week.
• Completion of a U.S. Government Cyber space Operations course or equivalent training with hands-on experience.
• Experience leading or providing technical oversight for complex cyber or IT development efforts.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and core networking concepts (protocols, switching, routing, VPNs).

Responsibilities

• Provide cyber management services to government agencies related to threats in Cyberspace Operations.
• Manage all technical aspects of cyber development projects using Agile software development methodologies.
• Develop and deliver customized training and documentation for software products.
• Plan and facilitate exercises focused on Cyberspace Operations in support of military operations.
• Test and examine deliverables, software, or network enabled devices.
• Collaborate on maintenance and feature development of proprietary software.
• Attend meetings and make recommendations regarding development.
• Provide technical oversite of projects to identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Review testing of ongoing development efforts to ensure tests meet standards.
• Provide guidance to and assist training of less experienced staff members.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Windows

Linux

Networking fundamentals

Agile development

Cyber security

Scripting / automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering

20 years equivalent experience

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Principal Cyber Subject Matter Expert to serve as a technical SME for cyber development initiatives.

The role focuses on capturing requirements, integrating mission strategy with industry standards, and delivering secure cyber solutions within an Agile framework. The successful candidate will join a distributed team to address complex IT and Cyber challenges, including planning and delivering training, and facilitating Cyberspace Operations