Applied Research Solutions

Full-stack Engineer

• Assist in designing, developing, and implementing software applications and features
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established standards
• Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and improve code quality
• Debug, test, and resolve software defects and performance issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, devops engineers, and system administrators
• Support software deployment, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting activities
• Learn and apply secure coding practices and software development methodologies (e.g., Agile/Scrum)
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to knowledge-sharing efforts
• Other duties as assigned

Software Engineer – Entry Level

Platform Engineer

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure DevSecOps platform infrastructure
• Build automated, secure, and scalable cloud-native infrastructure
• Define build, deployment, and monitoring standards
• Provide Tier 4 platform support and technical leadership
• Serve as a bridge between development teams, security teams, and cloud operations
• Automate deployment and maintenance of solutions across multiple Azure cloud instances
• Develop DevSecOps tools and techniques
• Ensure infrastructure deployments comply with security requirements
• Manage containerization strategies using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Services
• Work with development teams to develop monitoring and reporting capabilities
• Provide Tier 4 support for the platform, resolving complex technical issues

Senior Platform Engineer

• Develop, maintain, and enhance scalable, efficient, and secure code for web applications and backend services in Azure cloud environments
• Build reliable systems that support high load and mission-critical workloads with focus on performance and stability
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in distributed and multi-threaded environments, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions
• Implement microservices using containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and work with service communication patterns (REST APIs, message queues, event-driven systems)
• Write clean, well-documented, maintainable code following established coding standards and best practices
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to ensure code quality
• Develop and execute comprehensive testing including unit tests, integration tests, smoke testing, and regression testing
• Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements and document test results thoroughly
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, architecture, senior engineers, and project management to implement new features and enhancements
• Resolve software problems by analyzing issues, debugging code, and implementing appropriate fixes
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute ideas for system design improvements
• Optimize existing applications for improved speed, scalability, and efficiency
• Work with senior engineers to understand technical requirements and translate them into working solutions
• Other duties as assigned

Software Engineer, Mid-level

Security Engineer

• Assist in the development and security hardening of a DevSecOps cloud environment
• Oversee the full lifecycle of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities
• Maintain continuous Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all security artifacts within eMASS
• Develop, implement, and enforce cybersecurity policies
• Monitor control inheritance and system boundary changes
• Conduct risk assessments and guide the engineering team

Information System Security Manager – ISSM

• Design, implement, and harden cloud workloads to meet DoD RMF (NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5) and CMMC 2.0 (NIST SP 800-171) security requirements
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, enabling automated security testing, compliance checks, and secure deployment processes
• Configure and manage Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Purview, and other Azure-native security services to improve detection, response, and data governance capabilities
• Develop and enforce secure configuration baselines, STIGs, and system hardening guidelines across Azure resources and DevSecOps toolchains
• Establish and maintain vulnerability management processes, including scanning, prioritization, remediation tracking, and reporting
• Leverage threat intelligence sources to identify emerging threats, build detection logic, and improve security controls
• Support RMF lifecycle activities, including control implementation, SSP development, evidence generation, and POA&M management
• Prepare for and support CMMC 2.0 assessment readiness, ensuring documentation, controls, and monitoring align with assessment criteria
• Manage and optimize multi-tenant Azure environments using Azure Lighthouse for access control, monitoring, and delegated administration
• Collaborate with development, operations, and compliance teams to deliver secure-by-design solutions and resolve security findings

Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer

Security Analyst

• Assist in the monitoring and security hardening of a DevSecOps cloud environment
• Identify, validate, and mitigate vulnerabilities across Azure-based infrastructure and containerized workloads
• Leverage enterprise-grade security tools to perform vulnerability scanning, log correlation, threat hunting, and compliance reporting
• Contribute to secure DevSecOps pipelines by integrating automated security checks
• Maintain hardened baselines consistent with DoD and industry cybersecurity best practices
• Analyze threat intelligence, validate remediation actions, and collaborate with engineering teams
• Develop documentation, dashboards, and continuous improvement recommendations

Cloud Vulnerability Analyst

• Deploy and manage a DevSecOps platform as a service to a U.S. Government customer along with certain customizations based on agreed to customer requirements.
• Manage a backlog of work item tasks outlined by the Microsoft Architect.
• Provide clear documentation for code checked into a Git repository and instructions on how to deploy the platform into a Kubernetes cluster.
• Develop and maintain Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Bicep or Terraform.
• Support DevOps pipelines and CI/CD automation.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and contribute to ATO documentation.
• Generate software bill of materials and check the artifacts into a common artifact repository such as Jfrog Artifactory and remediate findings discovered by X-Ray.
• Other duties as assigned

Software Engineer

• Deploy and manage a DevSecOps platform as a service to a U.S. Government customer along with certain customizations based on agreed to customer requirements
• Manage a backlog of work item tasks outlined by the Microsoft Architect
• Provide clear documentation for code checked into a Git repository and instructions on how to deploy the platform into a Kubernetes cluster
• Develop and maintain Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Bicep or Terraform
• Support DevOps pipelines and CI/CD automation
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and contribute to ATO documentation
• Generate software bill of materials and check the artifacts into a common artifact repository such as Jfrog Artifactory and remediate findings discovered by X-Ray
• Other duties as assigned

Senior Software Engineer

Analyst

• Provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs
• Assist government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle
• Perform routine cost estimating methods such as analogy, engineering or scientific methodology, and extrapolation
• Analyze all elements affecting costs for a project of limited scope
• Provide pricing support for discussions/communications with offerors