Senior CyberSecurity Engineer

Applied Research Solutions; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Places to Work nominee

Competitive benefits package

Personalized attention from ARS Senior

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support the AFLCMC/ESG at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA. The role focuses on vulnerability management, ACAS/Nessus, STIG compliance, RMF, and DoD cloud security across multi-classification networks.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET-accredited) and 10–15 years in DoD contexts, with active Secret clearance. Salary ranges from $180K to $190K annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure.
• Understanding of Agile methods, including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.
• Experience with systems analysis and eMASS.
• Strong ability to communicate technical topics effectively in both written and verbal forms.
• STIG Compliance.
• RMF implementation and documentation.
• DoD cybersecurity policies and compliance.
• System Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) processes.
• DoD cloud infrastructure security.
• Agile development methods including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.
• Security risk, vulnerability, and contingency planning.
• PKI management and access control.
• Classified material handling and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, configuration, and maintenance of ACAS components including Nessus scanners.
• Assist in scheduling and executing vulnerability scans using Nessus.
• Analyze scan results to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
• Direct DISA STIG-based configuration hardening across multi-classification networks.
• Assist with compliance assessments against DoD standards and internal security policies.
• Generate reports on vulnerability status, compliance posture, and remediation progress.
• Collaborate with system administrators to facilitate remediation efforts.
• Assist with system administration tasks for ACAS servers and databases.
• Manage cybersecurity incident reporting and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Develop corrective action plans and maintain POA&M
• Stay up to date on vulnerability trends and security threats.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

RMF implementation

CI/CD

DevSecOps

DevOps

eMASS

Communication

STIG Compliance

DoD cloud security

DoD policies

A&A processes

PKI management

Classified handling

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Nessus

Tenable.sc

NNM

Job description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to provide support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Ground Base Air Defense Sensor division (AFLCMC/ESG).
The ESG Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of ACAS components, including Nessus scanners, SecurityCenter/Tenable.sc, and Nessus Network Monitor (NNM)/Tenable.asm.
• Assist in scheduling and executing vulnerability scans using Nessus scanners.
• Analyze scan results to identify vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations.
• Direct DISA STIG-based configuration hardening across multi-classification networks
• Assist with compliance assessments against DoW standards and internal security policies.
• Generate reports on vulnerability status, compliance posture, and remediation progress.
• Collaborate with system administrators to facilitate vulnerability remediation efforts.
• Assist with system administration tasks for ACAS servers and databases.
• Manage cybersecurity incident reporting and conduct root‑cause analysis
• Develop corrective action plans and maintain POA&Ms
• Stay up to date on the latest vulnerability trends and security threats
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Citizenship:Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education:Bachelor's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and at least 10- 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD

• Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure
• Understanding of Agile methods, including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps
• Experience with systems analysis and eMASS
• Strong ability to communicate technical topics effectively in both written and verbal forms.
• STIG Compliance
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation and documentation.
• DoD cybersecurity policies and compliance.
• System Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) processes.
• DoD cloud infrastructure security.
• Agile development methods including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.
• Security risk, vulnerability, and contingency planning.
• PKI management and access control.
• Classified material handling and accountability.

Additional Information:

Location:Hanscom AFB

The expected annual salary range: $180K - $190K. Salary is dependent upon the role, associated responsibilities, candidate's experience and qualifications to include education/training and key skills.

Additional Information:

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

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