The Mission Concepts and Capabilities Division (MCC) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated, energetic Systems Administrator to support the government in the development and application of high-assurance computer security systems hardware and software. This contingent position, expected to start late spring or early summer 2025, will support provide support on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, and via telecommuting when approved.   The successful candidate will engage in the administration and development of high-assurance network systems.

 

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related discipline with 5+ years of related experience OR high school diploma with 10+ years of directly relevant experience in systems administration Must be a US Citizen DoD TOP SECRET clearance Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience in the administration and development of high assurance network systems Experience with cryptographic protocols for the secure routing of messages Experience in the integration, testing, and analysis of high assurance operational network systems, such as intrusion detection systems (IDSs), firewalls, Layer 2/3 network switches, enterprise-level virus/malware detection systems, network security scanners, and Virtualization, Experience with two or more of the following development languages: C, C++, Java, Python, Linux Scripting, PowerShell, Ruby, PHP, CSS, VBS, SQL or Assembly Experience in creating and maintaining the standards of systems operating procedures

 

Desired Qualifications:

Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related discipline with three (3) or more years of related experience in systems administration or PhD in computer science, electrical engineering or related discipline Experience in the analysis of unknown binary program behavior using static and dynamic techniques Experience in understanding government high-assurance computer systems and network environments Experience in research and development of secure high-assurance systems Experience is managing system security notifications, such as IAVAs, IAVBs, IAVMs, etc. and developing a course of action for system remediation to ensure NRL general computational systems maintain a high assurance posture Successful completion of Microsoft Azure Administrator course, Course AZ-104T00-A: Microsoft Azure Administrator or its successors. Current IAT-II certification, such as Security+ CE or CCNA-Security. Knowledge of Mandiant Security Validation (MSV) platform fundamentals, deployment, integration, and security jobs

 

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 Systems Administrator position.