ARA · 2 hours ago
Cyber Blue Team Operator
Fort Belvoir, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expApplied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Cyber Blue Team Operator to join their team conducting cyber assessments of vulnerabilities in critical U.S. and Allied systems. The role involves hands-on cyber analysis, identifying risks to mission assurance, and providing recommendations for risk reduction based on DoD benchmarks.
ConsultingHealth CareInfrastructureManufacturingTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conducting cyber assessments of vulnerabilities of critical U.S. and Allied systems, networks, infrastructures, and assets
Identifying risks that may lead to mission loss or degradation and providing recommendations for risk reduction and management based on DoD Mission Assurance Assessment benchmarks
Identifying threats to information technology and operational technology and assessing the vulnerability and risk to assets
Applying in-depth knowledge of cyber threats to develop recommendations to remediate system vulnerabilities
Providing a balanced look at the mission survivability of key DoD facilities and providing recommendations with supporting rationale to leadership
Performing assessments from an adversarial viewpoint to identify weaknesses, test and evaluate protection strategies, and demonstrate exploitation of identified vulnerabilities
Examining telecommunications and cyber space operations during assessments
Supporting up to 10 assessments per year that range from one to six weeks in duration
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree with 2-4 years directly relevant experience in defensive cyber security such as security operations center, network operations and cyber blue/red teaming or incident response OR 8-10 years of experience in lieu of a degree
Current / Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access
Active certifications required – IAT II as described in DoDD 8570.01 and CSSP Auditor (Security+, CySA+, Pentest+)
Demonstrated experience with Linux environments (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu)
Understanding of information technology threats, and cybersecurity practices
Hands-on experience with security monitoring, threat hunting, packet analysis, malware analysis, signature development, and/or shell scripting
Hands-on experience with network monitoring and packet inspection tools
Programming experience (Perl, Python, C, etc.)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information technology, cyber security, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related discipline 5+ years' relevant experience can serve as a substitute for degree requirements
Knowledge, skills, and ability to operate the advanced cyber analytical toolkit and perform required assessments
Working knowledge of Department of War's IT system and network certification and accreditation processes to include system security authorization agreements
Experience conducting Information Operations Computer Network Defense/Exploitation assessments
Experience with firewalls and network TAP technologies
Experience installing, configuring, and administering software applications
Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting problems with software and hardware
Experience configuring, managing, and maintaining networking equipment
Knowledge of Department of Warfare's information assurance policies and procedures
Experience in Vulnerability Alert processes
Working knowledge of Computer Network vulnerability/compliance analysis software
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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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