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# Senior CyberSecurity Engineer

- **Company:** Applied Research Solutions
- **Location:** Bedford, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Systems Analysis, Microsoft Network Monitor, Public Key Infrastructure, Software Vulnerability Management, Nessus, Devsecops
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://recruiting.ultipro.com/APP1013ARSS/JobBoard/d7bd66ed-d867-48a4-879e-5b0f95b51ad5/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=5e017364-bf2e-47e0-821d-6e284928f401

## About the Role

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have an Active Secret Clearance, Education: Bachelor's degree in a professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and at least 10- 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD

 * Understanding of cybersecurity in DoD cloud infrastructure
 * Understanding of Agile methods, including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps
 * Experience with systems analysis and eMASS
 * Strong ability to communicate technical topics effectively in both written and verbal forms.
 * STIG Compliance
 * Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation and documentation.
 * DoD cybersecurity policies and compliance.
 * System Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) processes.
 * DoD cloud infrastructure security.
 * Agile development methods including CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps.
 * Security risk, vulnerability, and contingency planning.
 * PKI management and access control.
 * Classified material handling and accountability.

## Description

* Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of ACAS components, including Nessus scanners, SecurityCenter/Tenable.sc, and Nessus Network Monitor (NNM)/Tenable.asm.
 * Assist in scheduling and executing vulnerability scans using Nessus scanners.
 * Analyze scan results to identify vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations.
 * Direct DISA STIG-based configuration hardening across multi-classification networks
 * Assist with compliance assessments against DoW standards and internal security policies.
 * Generate reports on vulnerability status, compliance posture, and remediation progress.
 * Collaborate with system administrators to facilitate vulnerability remediation efforts.
 * Assist with system administration tasks for ACAS servers and databases.
 * Manage cybersecurity incident reporting and conduct root-cause analysis
 * Develop corrective action plans and maintain POA&Ms
 * Stay up to date on the latest vulnerability trends and security threats
 * Other duties as assigned, The expected annual salary range: $180K - $190K. Salary is dependent upon the role, associated responsibilities, candidate's experience and qualifications to include education/training and key skills.
Additional Information:
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.