The Mission Concepts and Capabilities Division (MCC) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated, energetic Computer Systems Analyst 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 contribute to the development of Department of Defense information assurance (IA) systems.

 

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience in systems analysis OR high school diploma and 10+ years of directly relevant experience in computer systems DoD SECRET clearance Must be a US Citizen Ability to work independently or as part of a team Experience with object-oriented software specification languages, procedures, and practices and their application towards high assurance systems and products Experience documenting standard development and engineering processes, such as operational process guides, application deployment guides, user manuals, developer onboarding guides, and training documents Experience in the documentation of workflows and source code for high assurance applications and solutions Experience in one or more of the development languages; C, C++, Java, Python, Linux Scripting, PowerShell, Ruby, PHP, VBS, SQL, or Assembly Experience in the configuration and administration of networked UNIX, LINUX, Macintosh, and Windows workstations Extensive experience with Ansible, including proficiency creating and using Ansible Playbooks, Roles, and Modules to automate IT tasks, configure infrastructure, and manage applications

 

Desired Qualifications:

Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related discipline and three (3) or more years of relevant experience or PhD in computer science or related discipline Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) certification Experience in the analysis of unknown binary program behavior using static and dynamic techniques Experience in two or more of the following development languages: C, C++, Java, Python, Linux Scripting, PowerShell, Ruby, PHP, VBS, SQL or Assembly Experience in the use and application of security analysis and assessment tools and techniques or the application and use modeling and simulation tools towards high assurance systems and products Demonstrated experience with SCRUM methodology for agile software development, including planning and facilitating sprints, leading daily stand-up meetings, and conducting sprint reviews and retrospectives Experience with a range of test automation tools and frameworks, including Jenkins, Robot framework, and GitLab CI/CD. Proficient in designing and implementing automated software tests, managing test data, and integrating testing into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines Experience administering Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), including proficiency deploying and managing AAP instances, configuring authentication and authorization settings, and creating and managing inventories, job templates, and workflows Experience operating and maintaining enterprise research and development networks and high-assurance computer systems and network environments

 

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 Computer Systems Analyst position.