Junior Cybersecurity Engineer - REMOTE

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to assist in the development and security hardening of a DevSecOps cloud environment. The role involves supporting cybersecurity governance, compliance efforts, and the full lifecycle of Assessment and Authorization activities while maintaining continuous Authority to Operate compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement information security policies and procedures
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability testing
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Manage security audits and assessments
• Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends and technologies
• Maintain working relationships with the ISO, AO, SCA, and other IS cybersecurity engineers
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience supporting DoD, federal, or regulated environments – eMASS experience is a requirement
• Hands-on experience with Azure security tools, including Microsoft Defender suite, Sentinel, Purview, and Azure Policy
• Strong knowledge of FedRAMP requirements and implementations
• Deep understanding of DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 controls, and security assessment/evidence requirements
• Experience implementing CMMC 2.0 or NIST SP 800-171 controls, including documentation, continuous monitoring, and audit readiness
• Proficiency in vulnerability management tools, remediation processes, and risk-based prioritization
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms, adversary TTP analysis, and building threat-informed security detections