Applied Research Solutions is seeking candidates with an advanced cybersecurity skill set for a System Cybersecurity SME position located at Hanscom AFB, in Bedford, Massachusetts.

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:

• Develops and implements advanced cyber defense solutions and changes. Safeguards the corporate infrastructure from infiltrations of exfiltration. Assures that the system is built to specification and is deployed successfully.
• Designs, maintains, and operates highly complex and highly secure communications network environments; performs in-depth network security analysis, and conducts preliminary incident response, event analysis, and threat intelligence.
• Reviews security events that could be a detriment to the organization's overall security stance.
• The Candidate shall ensure that all system and application deliverables meet the requirements of all DoD and Air Force Cybersecurity policies as identified in the following paragraphs.
• At the initiation of the period of performance and throughout the period of performance of the contract.
• Support all system deliverables that comply with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Technical experience required:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science or related field plus 6+ years of Cybersecurity related work experience.
• Baseline Certification: CISSP or CISSM.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

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.