Enterprise Cybersecurity SME

Applied Research Solutions is seeking candidates with an Enterprise level cybersecurity skill set. The primary focus of the enterprise-level cyber security requirement is, in concert with the SZQ Government ISSM, develop and implement clearly defined and consistent cyber security process across the SZQ Directorate portfolio. In addition, the enterprise-level cyber security SME is required to advise and provide recommendations to the Government ISSM, as well as implement direction and guidance of the government ISSM.

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:

• Full integration of cyber security into all phases of acquisition, upgrade, and modification programs, including design, development, testing, fielding, operation, sustainment, and the DoD Cybersecurity Authorization Processes.
• Provide oversight with the Directorate RMF compliance. The cyber security SME encompasses the full range of cyber security and information security processes, procedures, and functions, to include reviewing data, maintaining/implementing and compliance notification of required IAVAs, NOTAMs and cybersecurity posture for systems.
• SME support includes advising division leadership on architecture mitigations to limit risk posture within the systems, and represent the risk posture in briefings and slides to DoD Chief Information Officer, Headquarters USSF and USSTRATCOM; utilize National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 series special publications in the development of new system artifacts to ensure compliance with RMF and emergent Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) requirements and to interpret requirements as necessary to ensure system compliance or provide operational justification for exceptions when deemed necessary.
• Develop a focused approach in the continual improvement of processes and producers to manage the RMF packages in Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), Xacta and SGN/CORE (as needed), controls and Plan of Action and Mile Stones (POA&Ms).
• Provide Cyber Security and authorization support services, assist the Government with the preparation of Cyber Security documentation: ATPs, Authority to Test (ATT), Authority to Operate (ATO), Authority to Connect (ATC), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Authorization Decision Document (ADD), and Security Plan (SP).
• Review Cyber Security documentation to ensure they satisfy Security Design/Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) Requirements RMF Control identification, to include building implementation plans and validation plans, assist with the entry and review of entered information to the Information Technology Investment Portfolio Suite (ITIPS), assist with the preparation and review of Federal Information Security Modernization Act documentation.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen
• Must have a minimum of a Secret Clearance (Position will require a TS clearance)
• 7 years of experience within a DoD setting
• Bachelor's degree preferred

The expected annual salary range: $165k - $175k. 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 on the basis of 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.