Senior Cybersecurity Expert

The Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Cybersecurity Expert working onsite in Arlington or Falls Church, VA. The potential candidate will provide cybersecurity expertise to assess cyber risk, including the supply chain, as it pertains to the safety, security and control of nuclear weapons and nuclear weapon systems for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Matters. This requires someone who has a strong and substantial background and proven history in supporting senior-level DoD officials and advising on strategy, policy, implementation, and execution of U.S. Government-level programs in a cross-functional, Interagency setting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and include cybersecurity principles for nuclear weapon and nuclear weapon system policies, standards, and procedures for safety, security, and control
• Provide cybersecurity-related information for inclusion in annual reports on nuclear surety and certification to the President and Congress
• Assist Military Department nuclear weapon systems certification processes to address cybersecurity requirements
• Participate in the development of nuclear weapons technical inspections policy to include cybersecurity principles
• Provide support for nuclear weapon safety activities including the review, preparation, and coordination of Weapon System Safety Rules and special safety studies and application of sound cybersecurity principles
• Attend and record minutes for scheduled meetings
• Process documents, data, and reports as needed to support client requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidates will have the following backgrounds, experience, and qualifications:
  
  • Bachelor's Degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience
  • Expertise in DoD roles and missions, and organizational structure
  • Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments
  • Organization and time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Excellent research skills
  • Applicant must hold an active Top-Secret security clearance and be eligible to access Sensitive Compartmentalized Information to apply for this position
  • Applicant must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in relevant field and at least 9 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity
• Demonstrated senior- or executive-level experience within relevant organizations such as the Office of the DoD Chief Information Officer

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1200 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Senior Cybersecurity Expertposition.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)