The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an energetic Senior Information Assurance (IA) Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsive to support the Navy in the development and application of cutting-edge high-performance computing (HPC) software and network architectures. This contingent position, expected to start late summer or early fall 2024, will support the Office of Naval Research and the Naval Research Laboratory on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, and via telecommuting when approved. The successful candidate will develop IA specifications and implement IA solutions in sponsor-developed systems and architectures. This work will entail system and subsystem development and standards development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline (or equivalent practical work experience)
• 12-15 years of recent and relevant experience in IA
• DoD TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Certified Information System Security Professional certification (CISSP)

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 15 years of recent and relevant experience in IA
• Fully-qualified Navy Certification Agent
• Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) certification

This position is contingent upon award of a contract (one base year four option years) expected in late summer or early fall 2024 supporting the Naval Research Laboratory. The work location is on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, and via telecommuting when approved.

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 2000 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 generates 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 Information Assurance SME position.