Systems Cybersecurity Journeyman

ARS is seeking candidates to fill a Systems Cybersecurity Journeyman role located on Hanscom AFB in Bedford, Massachusetts. This role will provide support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).
Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM's main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime, and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

The Security Manager will provide support to perform administrative security functions under the direction of the activity security manager without regard for job series or title or for rank, rate, or grade if they have the clearance required for the access needed to perform their assigned duties and tasks.

The Security Manager will assist the AF Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) in oversight of national security objectives supporting AF interests. 

The Security Manager will provide day-to-day support for collateral and/or, as specifically directed, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities. This will be accomplished through active and integrated security operations, processes, mechanisms and performed under the direction of Government security administrator. 

The Security Manager will provide multi-disciplinary security support, including aspects of information security, personnel security, operations security, industrial security, communications security, acquisition security, general security, physical security, and anti-terrorism/force protection duties, while also being responsive and flexible to dynamic security situations.

The Security Manager will perform analytical, planning, advisory, operational, or evaluative work that has as its principal purpose the development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, training, and methods for identifying and protecting information, personnel, property, facilities, operations, or material from unauthorized disclosure, misuse, theft, assault, vandalism, espionage, sabotage, or loss. 

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers. 

Responsibilities include:

• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) on ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) systems and related processes.
• Promoting awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations’ visions and goals.
• Assist in the design, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of ACAS tools and applications for the KR enterprise.
• Standardize ACAS reporting and provide oversight to internal and external leadership, 20+ sites (CONUS and OCONUS), and ACAS cyber team members.
• Review and approve reports and metrics related to ACAS scans and vulnerability management efforts before released to KR leadership.
• Analyze security vulnerabilities identified by ACAS scans and provide oversite and recommendations for remediation.
• Collaborate with ACAS teams to ensure proper integration and utilization of ACAS tools within KR.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends related to ACAS and cybersecurity.
• Support training efforts for staff members on the use of ACAS tools and interpretation of scan results for KR.
• Develop scripting to work with the ACAS applications to reduce manual assessment of compliance reporting.
• Update and maintain the KR ACAS (Nessus scanners and Security Centers) system at Hanscom AFB, including planning, delivery, installation, security hardening, configuration, integration, and testing.
• Provide SME level support to define, an