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# System Cybersecurity - Senior

- **Company:** Applied Research Solutions
- **Location:** Bedford, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000 - $200,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Information Security Management, Systems Architecture, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://recruiting.ultipro.com/APP1013ARSS/JobBoard/d7bd66ed-d867-48a4-879e-5b0f95b51ad5/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=e87af66d-b30c-4b48-8530-c9dcf93c4d7f

## About the Role

* Must be a US citizen
 * BA/BS Degree, and 15 years of Cyber-Security experience and 5 years DoD experience or; MA/MS Degree and 12-year experience, 5 years in DoD or; 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications of which 8 years are in DoD
 * DoD 8570.01 MMGT512 compliant certification.
 * Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
 * Baseline Certifications: IAM III (CISSP, CISM, GSLC)
 * Active Top Secret Security Clearance

The expected annual salary range: $170k - $200k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

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.

## Description

* Supporting the system/application authorization and accreditation (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks, and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF).
 * Recommending policies and procedures to ensure the reliability of and accessibility to information systems and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
 * Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
 * Promoting awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations' visions and goals.
 * Conducting systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.
 * Recommending systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
 * Recommending and implementing programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.
 * Participating in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies. * Facilitating the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes.
 * Assessing security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions.
 * Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.
 * Perform the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) duties in an Information Assurance Workforce System Architecture and Engineering (IASAE) position as outlined in AFI 33-200, AFI 33-210 and AFMAN 33-285 for assigned systems.
 * Perform the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 for assigned systems/applications.
 * Perform the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 for assigned systems/applications.
 * Other duties as assigned.