System Cybersecurity - Senior

Applied Res; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Places to Work nominee

Industry leading benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a Senior System Cybersecurity professional to lead RMF/A&A activities and ensure secure DoD systems. The role requires IAM III certification, TS clearance, and extensive DoD experience.

The position offers competitive salary and industry-leading benefits. ARS emphasizes work-life balance, awards recognition, and career growth within a mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• DoD 8570.01 compliant certification (IAM III).
• Experience with RMF and A&A activities.

Responsibilities

• Support A&A efforts and RMF activities across systems.
• Assess and guide artifacts for compliance with DoD policies.
• Recommend security policies to improve reliability and access control.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of information systems.
• Promote security awareness among management and staff.
• Perform ISSE, ISSM, and ISSO duties per DoD/AF guidance.
• Implement contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
• Ensure systematic application of information security practices.

Skills

RMF

A&A

InfoSec

Top Secret

CISSP

CISM

GSLC

DoD

Education

BA/BS Degree

MA/MS Degree

Job description

ARS is seeking IAM III certified candidates for a Senior System Cybersecurity role. Join the ARS team and earn a competitive salary and industry leading employee benefits!

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: IAM III (CISSP, CISM, GSLC)
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance

The expected annual salary range: $165k - $185k. 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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