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# Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) - Risk Management Framework (RMF)

- **Company:** Applied Research Associates, Inc.
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Linux, Information Security Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Information Technology, Splunk, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_appliedresearchassociates-9a1ba993

## About the Role

**Description** Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for a bright, motivated, and energetic individual who embraces our core values of Passion, Freedom, Service, and Growth!
As an Information System Security Engineer, you will participate in a dynamic team to develop, test, and validate Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF) security controls across cloud environments.
You will also be offered learning opportunities that will help you grow your technical and professional skills and allow you to pursue the work you are passionate about. **What you'll do as an Information System Security Engineer:** + Work alongside system administrators, software developers, and customers to identify and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities + Deploy and manage security tools via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and Clam AV to monitor system health, assess security compliance, and investigate findings + Apply Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), security best practices, and configuration management processes to harden systems and maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements **Information System Security Engineer Requirements:** + **US citizenship** (Selected applicants will undergo a security
investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment) + BS or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field + Active AWS Certification + 5-7 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree, or 3-5 years of relevant work experience with a master's degree + Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills + Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in Raleigh, NC **Information System Security Engineer Preferences:** + 2+ years of hands-on experience implementing IaC and CaC + 3+ years of hands-on experience administering Windows and Linux systems + AWS Solutions Architect or Security Specialty Certification + CompTIA Security + Certification + Active DoD Secret Clearance (At the time of hire) + Experience supporting or implementing the DoD RMF + Experience with ACAS and other vulnerability scanners + Experience using security monitoring and
endpoint protection tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and Clam AV + Experience applying DISA STIGs and Security Requirement Guides (SRGs) + Experience identifying, prioritizing, and remediating operating system, application, and infrastructure vulnerabilities + Familiarity with continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and security compliance processes **Who is ARA?** Do you want to work for a purpose?

## Description

We are also very proud of our Women's Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.
To find out more about what the Software Enterprise Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/ **Qualifications** **Education** **Required** + Bachelors or better in Cybersecurity **Licenses & Certifications** **Required** + AWS Certified Security **Preferred** + Comp TIA Security **Experience** **Required** + 5-7 years: Relevant Work Experience Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.