ARA · 10 hours ago
Cyber Security Engineer
Pinehurst, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$55.06/hr - $75.59/hr
5+ years expApplied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. They are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to design, guide, and sustain the security posture of a FISMA High cloud-hosted TAK Server platform, ensuring complex systems are secure and mission-ready.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Designing and overseeing implementation of cybersecurity controls aligned with: FISMA High, NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP High
Developing and maintaining RMF artifacts, including: System Security Plan (SSP), Control Implementation Statements, Continuous Monitoring Strategy
Supporting the Authority to Operate (ATO) process and ongoing compliance
Translating federal security requirements into practical, actionable guidance for implementation teams
Providing technical direction to Cyber Security Specialists responsible for hands-on control execution
Advising cloud and DevOps teams on secure architectures for: Kubernetes-based TAK Server deployments, High availability and resilience
Designing and validating Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solutions supporting: CAC/PIV, Multi-factor authentication, Role-based access control, Federation across TAK instances
Supporting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation planning
Assisting with incident response planning and escalation aligned with NIST 800-61r3
Producing clear, defensible security documentation for auditors and government reviewers
Qualification
Required
US citizenship
Associate's or Bachelor's degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer or Electrical Engineering (or 13-15 years of experience in lieu of a degree)
9-11 years of progressive cybersecurity experience with an associates degree OR 5-7 years with a bachelors degree
Demonstrated experience working with NIST 800-53 security controls
Demonstrated experience with RMF and ATO processes
Demonstrated experience in FISMA High or FedRAMP environments
Experience securing cloud-hosted systems (AWS, Azure, GovCloud)
Experience supporting or advising operational security teams
Strong understanding of security architecture and defense-in-depth
Strong understanding of identity and access management
Strong understanding of encryption and boundary protection
Experience with secure configuration baselines (STIGs, CIS)
Experience with vulnerability management programs
Experience with security monitoring and logging strategies
Familiarity with Kubernetes and container security
Preferred
Prior experience supporting mission systems, emergency response, or government operations
Experience integrating security into DevOps or cloud-native environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to explain security requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS/Azure Security certifications, Security+
Company
ARA
ARA provides research, engineering, and technical support services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12MKey Investors
Engineer Research and Development Center
2023-03-16Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
C
Curt Beckemeyer
President & CEO
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