Senior ISSE – Air Force Systems (Hanscom AFB)

Applied Res; Bedford, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a Senior ISSE at Hanscom AFB to secure next-generation Air Force systems. The role requires a seasoned cybersecurity professional with DoD RMF experience and an active Secret clearance.

ARS offers competitive benefits and emphasizes work-life balance, career growth, and mission-focused delivery for government partners. Salary ranges up to $195k depending on role and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• DoD 8570.01 MMGT512 certified.
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Baseline certifications: CISSP (or Associate), CISM, GSLC or CCISO.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the A&A effort and RMF activities as required by DoD/AF policies.
• Assess and guide quality and completeness of A&A artifacts and tasks.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend protection needs for information systems.
• Promote security awareness and ensure sound security principles in the org.
• Conduct system security evaluations, audits, and reviews.
• Suggest and implement contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
• Ensure adherence to security policies across systems, networks, and data.
• Assist in network and systems design to implement proper security controls.
• Analyze security events and implement corrective actions.

Skills

US citizenship

Security clearance

Risk awareness

Education

BA/BS in Cyber-Security or related field

MA/MS in Cyber-Security or related field

DoD 8570.01 MMGT512 certified

Job description

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Bedford, MA 01730, USA

Description

If you’re a cleared cybersecurity professional who thrives in complex DoD environments, this is your lane. Join us as a Senior ISSE at Hanscom Air Force Base and play a critical role in securing next-generation Air Force systems.

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:

• Supporting the system/application authorization and accreditation (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks, and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Recommending policies and procedures to ensure the reliability of and accessibility to information systems and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
• Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
• Promoting awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations’ visions and goals.
• Conducting systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.
• Recommending systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
• Recommending and implementing programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.
• Participating in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies. Facilitating the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes.
• Assessing security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.
• Perform the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) duties in an Information Assurance Workforce System Architecture and Engineering (IASAE) position as outlined in AFI 33-200, AFI 33-210 and AFMAN 33-285 for assigned systems.
• Perform the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 for assigned systems/applications.
• Perform the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 for assigned systems/applications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• BA/BS Degree, and 15 years of Cyber-Security experience and 5 years DoD experience or; MA/MS Degree and 12-year experience, 5 years in DoD or; 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications of which 8 years are in DoD
• DoD 8570.01 MMGT512 compliant certification.
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Baseline Certifications: CISSP (or Associate), CISM, GSLC or CCISO required.
• ActiveSecret Security Clearance

The expected annual salary range: $178k - $195k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

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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