Staff Systems Analyst at Applied Research Associates, Inc in Santa Barbara, California

Job Description:

Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. Southeast Division has an immediate need for an experienced IT Professional to serve as Systems Analyst for the Southeast Division in Santa Barbara, CA. The candidate designated as ARA’s Information System Security Officer (ISSO) will support multiple Programs administering the Information Assurance (IA) duties as the ISSO on multiple Information Systems. The ISSO will coordinate with the Information System Security Manager for these Information Systems to ensure the Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements are implemented, functional, and kept up to date according to System Security Plans, the DAAPM/NISPOM and applicable NIST Publications. 

What you’ll do as a Staff Systems Analyst (ISSO)

• Build, configure and maintain systems that adhere to government regulations


• Maintains and monitors compliant information systems for use on government contracts


• Executes the security testing and evaluation to ensure the correct implementation of security requirements


• Executes security scanning and the analysis of the scan results


• Supports the Assessment and mitigation of system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle


• Supports secure maintenance and continuous monitoring


• Performs weekly system audits, media reviews, hardware/software configuration management


• Provides technical support to users


• Performs other duties as assigned

Staff Systems Analyst Requirements

• U. S. Citizenship and current SECRET Security Clearance or higher


• High School Diploma or equivalent along with 8+ years of relevant experience


• Assist in ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)


• Assist the ISSM in conducting security briefings and trainings as needed


• Assist the ISSM with preparation for Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Security Vulnerability Assessments (SVA), Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI) and Other Government Agency (OGA) inspections


• Have a strong understanding of computer operating systems (Windows and Linux), software and computer hardware


• Have the ability to configure laptop/desktops/servers, install applications, setup network infrastructure and troubleshoot as required


• Possess working knowledge of and experience with Cisco routers, firewalls and switches


• Possess a DoD 8570 IAM-I level professional certification (i.e. Security +) or have the ability to obtain the certification within six (6) months of hire


• Ability to lift and move computer equipment including workstations, servers, printers, scanners, monitors, etc.


• Ability to lift 30 pounds

Staff Systems Analyst Preferences

• Eligible for a Top Secret Security Clearance based on a Tier 5 investigation


• Bachelor's Degree along with 3+ years of experience


• Highest degree of personal and professional integrity and ethics


• Strong organizational and administrative skills


• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook


• Strong interpersonal skills working with all levels of staff and customers


• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment


• Strong written and verbal communications skills


• Maintain and adhere to a high level of confidentiality


• Possess the ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and be flexible


• Possess the ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly


• Experience with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Department of Defense Directives 5200.01, volumes 1-4, and Intelligence Community Directive 705


• Proficient in IA Security specifications such as Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53


• Experience with security assessment/hardening tools, i.e. STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, etc.


• Trained and proficient in Assured File Transfer (AFT) procedures


• Security+ Certification


• Cisco Certification

About Us:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company known for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We were founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979 as the disco era was, thankfully, closing out and the personal computer era was beginning. We employ over 1,400 professionals and continue to grow. ARA offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. Around ARA you are equally likely to hear a conversation about Kubernetes clusters as you are a debate on merits of a reverse polish notation (RPN) calculator!

While this is all of the Year One and Beyond stuff, Day One is highly impressive too. These are things like our competitive salary (DOE), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401(k) with matching program, benefits package which includes medical, dental vision, flex spending, telehealth services, company-paid life & disability insurance including short-term disability, domestic partner coverage, dependent care flex spending, daycare discounts, pet insurance, relocation opportunities, floating holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development as well as flexible schedules with remote/work from home options. ARA also prides ourselves on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets, so we give our employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. The company realizes employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels.

ARA is passionate about inclusion and diversity in our workplace. In 2018 40% of our new employees voluntarily self-identified as protected veterans. (Source-AAP EOY 2018 Veterans Data Collection Report). 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. Additionally, the Southeast Division looks not only for the right skills, but also for a cultural fit. We seek colleagues who will contribute to the unique culture that makes ARA such a great place to work. Some of the social impact aspects we have implemented at our division include monthly get-togethers, team outings to local baseball games in the summer, board game lunches, holiday party, corn hole tournaments, chili cook-offs and so on. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please apply at careers.ara.com.

Experience

Required

• 8 year(s): Relevant Work Experience


• 3 year(s): Experience working as a User Tech Support/Lead technical support role with increasing job responsibilities and posse working knowledge of and experience with Cisco routers, firewalls and switches


• 3 - 5 years: Experience as NISPOM ISSO/ISSM or equivalent

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Information Technology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Security Clear Secret

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)

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