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System Cybersecurity - Senior

Applied Research Solutions

Bedford, MA · HybridJob$170–200K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$170–200K/yr
Location
Bedford, MAHybrid
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DoD 8570.01 MMGT512 CertificationIAM III CertificationCISSP, CISM, Or GSLCTop Secret clearance

Job overview

Applied Research Solutions seeks a Senior System Cybersecurity Engineer to support HNA (Aerial and Tactical Networks) at Hanscom AFB in a hybrid role. The engineer will support system and application authorization and accreditation, assess security risks and vulnerabilities, and perform ISSE, ISSM, and ISSO duties for assigned systems. The role requires substantial cybersecurity and DoD experience, a compliant certification, and an active Top Secret clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Risk Management Framework

Qualifications

US CitizenshipBA/BS+15 or MA/MS+12 or 20 YrsDoD ExperienceDoD 8570.01 MMGT512 CertificationIAM III CertificationCISSP, CISM, or GSLCActive Top Secret Clearance

Full job description

Description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior System Cybersecurity Engineer to work at Hanscom AFB. This role will support HNA (Aerial and Tactical Networks) and be a hybrid role.

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:

  • Supporting the system/application authorization and accreditation (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks, and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and Air Force policies (i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF).

  • Recommending policies and procedures to ensure the reliability of and accessibility to information systems and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.

  • Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.

  • Promoting awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations’ visions and goals.

  • Conducting systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.

  • Recommending systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.

  • Recommending and implementing programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.

  • Participating in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies. • Facilitating the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes.

  • Assessing security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions.

  • Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.

  • Perform the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) duties in an Information Assurance Workforce System Architecture and Engineering (IASAE) position as outlined in AFI 33-200, AFI 33-210 and AFMAN 33-285 for assigned systems.

  • Perform the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 for assigned systems/applications.

  • Perform the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) duties as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 for assigned systems/applications.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:

  • Must be a US citizen

  • BA/BS Degree, and 15 years of Cyber-Security experience and 5 years DoD experience or; MA/MS Degree and 12-year experience, 5 years in DoD or; 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications of which 8 years are in DoD

  • DoD 8570.01 MMGT512 compliant certification.

  • Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

  • Baseline Certifications: IAM III (CISSP, CISM, GSLC)

  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance

The expected annual salary range: $170k - $200k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,789 open Cybersecurity Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$170–200K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$118–198K/yr43 salary ranges
  • US median$122–198K/yr1,417 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $185K, is 19% above the Massachusetts median midpoint ($156K) — in the middle half of Cybersecurity Engineer salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 49 open Cybersecurity Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 1,789 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 20 years of experience — more than three in four Cybersecurity Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,650 postings).
Education
561 of the 1,789 open Cybersecurity Engineer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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