Today
Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Unspecified
IT - Security
Bedford, MA (On-Site/Office)
ARS is seeking candidates for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer role to provide support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).
Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.
The Security Manager will provide support to perform administrative security functions under the direction of the activity security manager without regard for job series or title or for rank, rate, or grade if they have the clearance required for the access needed to perform their assigned duties and tasks.
The Security Manager will assist the AF Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) in oversight of national security objectives supporting AF interests.
The Security Manager will provide day-to-day support for collateral and/or, as specifically directed, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities. This will be accomplished through active and integrated security operations, processes, mechanisms and performed under the direction of Government security administrator.
The Security Manager will provide multi-disciplinary security support, including aspects of information security, personnel security, operations security, industrial security, communications security, acquisition security, general security, physical security, and anti-terrorism/force protection duties, while also being responsive and flexible to dynamic security situations.
The Security Manager will perform analytical, planning, advisory, operational, or evaluative work that has as its principal purpose the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss.
This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base 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:
Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:
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.
Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.
The Security Manager will provide support to perform administrative security functions under the direction of the activity security manager without regard for job series or title or for rank, rate, or grade if they have the clearance required for the access needed to perform their assigned duties and tasks.
The Security Manager will assist the AF Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) in oversight of national security objectives supporting AF interests.
The Security Manager will provide day-to-day support for collateral and/or, as specifically directed, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities. This will be accomplished through active and integrated security operations, processes, mechanisms and performed under the direction of Government security administrator.
The Security Manager will provide multi-disciplinary security support, including aspects of information security, personnel security, operations security, industrial security, communications security, acquisition security, general security, physical security, and anti-terrorism/force protection duties, while also being responsive and flexible to dynamic security situations.
The Security Manager will perform analytical, planning, advisory, operational, or evaluative work that has as its principal purpose the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss.
This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base 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:
- Provide subject matter expertise (SME) on ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) systems and related processes.
- Promoting awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations' visions and goals.
- Assist in the design, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of ACAS tools and applications for the KR enterprise.
- Standardize ACAS reporting and provide oversight to internal and external leadership, 20+ sites (CONUS and OCONUS), and ACAS cyber team members.
- Review and approve reports and metrics related to ACAS scans and vulnerability management efforts before released to KR leadership.
- Analyze security vulnerabilities identified by ACAS scans and provide oversite recommendations for remediation.
- Collaborate with ACAS teams to ensure proper integration and utilization of ACAS tools within KR.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends related to ACAS and cybersecurity.
- Support training efforts for staff members on the use of ACAS tools and interpretation of scan results for KR.
- Develop scripting to work within the ACAS applications to reduce manual assessment of compliance reporting.
- Update and maintain the KR ACAS (Nessus scanners and Security Centers) system at Hanscom AFB, including planning, delivery, installation, security hardening, configuration, integration and testing.
- Provide SME level support to define, analyze, implement, secure, test and deploy new requirements and enhancements for network monitoring, vulnerability identification, remediation, and security compliance IAW current OPORDS.
- Assist with automation and implementation of periodic vulnerability reporting from ACAS to internal and external KR organizations.
- Review of discovery scan results to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve credential and other common scan issues, and automated reporting.
- Review and compilation of scan results to support asset inventory requirements and automation.
- Assessment of scan results to identify areas where vulnerability remediation has the greatest impact on risk and automated reporting.
- Configuration of ACAS components to align with DISA Best Practice Guidance.
- Troubleshooting and resolution of communication issues between ACAS software components, failed plugin updates, and other common software issues with the Hanscom ACAS Servers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:
- Must be a US citizen
- BA/BS Degree in related field and 10+ years of experience, 5 of which must be DoD experience
- Baseline Certifications: CISSP (or Associate), CISM, GSLC or CCISO required.
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
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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