Sr. Systems Engineer

Information Technology Senior Consultant

At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 20 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.

Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation's toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations.

At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let's ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

ANS is seeking a TS/SCI w/ Polygraph cleared Information Technology Senior Consultant to join our team in Fort Meade, MD.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Min 6 years of Information Assurance experience
• Knowledge of data governance process and entitlement process understanding...familiar with sensitive data types and associated protections
• Knowledge of Crypto
• The ability to communicate and understand STIGs
• Knowledge of Cloud Security (e.g. AWS or Azure Cloud)
• Experience with requirements gathering and analysis, and client and stakeholder engagement through working groups and technical exchange meetings
• Knowledge of system or security architecture
• Ability to work both individually and in a team environment in an Enterprise-level organization
• TS/SCI w/ Poly
• HS diploma or GED
• Experience with systems engineering
• Knowledge of the RMF process and NIST 800-53 security controls
• Knowledge of a national agency's corporate systems and their implementation of security controls
• Ability to select 800-53 security controls and apply them to a system
• Ability to assess residual risk based on threat and security control implementation
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.
• Experience with the Governance, Risk and Compliance OR Integrated Risk Management
• Experience with developing and maintaining Reports/Dashboards supporting a customer

ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include:

• Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
• Pet Discount Program
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Maternity/ Paternity Leave
• Supplemental Military Leave Pay
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution
• Generous Professional Development Program
• 100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Whole Life Insurance
• Lucrative Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Allowance for ANS Swag
• Potential for Paid Overtime
• Flexible Work Schedules

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

As required by local law, Applied Network Solutions, Inc. provides reasonable salary ranges of compensation for work performed in applicable states. Ranges are not a guarantee of compensation and depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to contractual requirements, work location, years of experience, skill set, and education. Overtime is not guaranteed for this position. The anticipated pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 USD.