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Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. has an immediate need for an Early to Mid-Level IT Professional to serve as Systems Administrator for the Southeast Division in Santa Barbara, CA. The candidate designated as ARA’s Systems Administrator 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.

Position requires the applicant to have served as a Systems Administrator for a minimum of 2 years AND having served in a technical implementation role implementing and auditing physical and technical security controls to protect the information systems for a minimum of 2 years.

The applicant must be a United States citizen and have or qualify for a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Systems Administrator Required Skills:
  • U.S. Citizen with eligibility to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance based on a Tier 5 investigation
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience OR a High School Diploma with 8 years of relevant experience
  • Intermediate knowledge of Linux/Unix, Windows Server management, networking, a strong understanding of computer operating systems (Windows and Linux), software and computer hardware
  • Experience in implementing, maintaining, and auditing security controls on information systems in a secure government environment
  • 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 with implementing, auditing physical and technical security controls to protect the information systems and perform the continuous monitoring requirements of information systems in a secure government environment
  • Have the ability to configure laptop/desktops/servers, install applications, and troubleshoot as required
  • 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

Staff Systems Administrator Position Preferences:
  • Master's degree
  • Current Top Secret or higher-level security clearance 
  • Highest degree of personal and professional integrity and ethics
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, administrative, writing, and verbal skills in order to communicate with all levels of staff and customer
  • Self-directed, detail-oriented, problem solver with the ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly
  • Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and adhere to a high level of confidentiality
  • Possess the ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and be flexible
  • 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), NIST SP 800-53 and security assessment/hardening tools, i.e. STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, etc.
  • Knowledge of Servers, Networking, Routing, Firewalls, Switches, RMF, and the ATO process

 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 1,500 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.

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. 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 Southeast Division visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/raleigh/