The Applied Electronics Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) in Cypress, CA is seeking a full-time ISSM / LAN Administrator. They will be joining our growing office with lots of opportunities for growth. A successful candidate will be familiar with the 32 CFR Part 117, DAAPM, NIST RMF, DoDM 5205.07, and/or JSIG IS requirements.  They will have strong written and oral communication skills to maintain a relationship with our ISSP and other mission partners. ARA is searching for a candidate who takes the initiative and creates decisive paths to complete tasks. This person will need to work well in a team environment with a commitment to ensure security awareness and techniques are communicated effectively across the infrastructure.

As Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), the right candidate must be able to:

• Develop RMF accreditation packages and assist in maintaining Authorization to Operate (ATO) certifications for networked systems and applications used by the organization
• Develop information system documentation and the provision of a designated set of common controls for the authorization package, including the executive summary, system security plan, privacy plan, security control assessment, privacy control assessment, risk assessments, equipment specifications, and any relevant plans of action and milestones
• Investigate security incidents to include data spills, data integrity incidents and malicious code incidents
• Experience with compliance certifications of various operating systems
• Operate in Windows and Linux/Unix based systems
• Administrate Windows and Linux/Unix based servers

As LAN Manager, the right candidate must be able to:

• Evaluate, recommend, install, and support local area network (LAN) hardware and software.
• Evaluate user hardware and software network needs.
• Evaluate LAN hardware and software requirements and capabilities and make recommendations.
• Establish documentation standards for network cabling schemes.
• Coordinate technical installation of hardware requirements.
• Install application software programs on the LAN.
• Provide software and hardware familiarization overview with users.
• Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment and troubleshoots problems with department users and department LAN Administrators.

Required Qualifications for the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) / LAN Administrator are:

• SECRET Security Clearance (TOP SECRET is preferred)
• COMPTIA Security + Certification
• Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science or related field) or equivalent
• Two to four years Cyber Security experience

Desired Qualifications:

• DoD Directive 8570.1 IAM Level II or higher certification. (If not CISSP, must be willing to become CISSP certified)

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 1200 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 spawns 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 ISSM / LAN Manager position, Job Code: ISSMA005867.

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field.

Experience

Required

2-4 years: working with and developing information system documentation

2-4 years: working with LAN

2-4 years: Cyber Security experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Secret Clearance

Comp TIA Security+

Preferred

Top Secret Clearance

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)