Applied Research Solutions

Develop and maintain Azure Government cloud infrastructure automation and platform engineering. | Requires 3+ years Azure automation experience, proficiency in Python and PowerShell, and ability to work in secure government cloud environments. | Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a highly skilled Azure Automation Engineer to support the Arkloud IRAD initiative. This role focuses on developing, automating, and sustaining Azure Government cloud infrastructure through IaC, CI/CD pipelines, identity automation, and platform-level engineering. 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: • Author and maintain production Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) modules in: Bicep/ARM, Terraform, Pulumi, or Crossplane. • Engineer and manage end‑to‑end CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps, including multi‑stage deployments, artifact promotion, secret injection, private runners, and approval gates. • Perform Azure platform engineering across compute, networking, storage, identity, PaaS data services, observability (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Grafana), and ARM control-plane operations. • Develop production‑grade automation using Python and Bash/PowerShell; write tools and API clients using Azure REST, JSON/YAML manipulation, error‑handling, and maintain testable code in source control. • Support DoD workforce compliance, including Security+ attainment within 90 days and eligibility for required clearance level. • Deliver solutions in Azure Government environments (IL4/IL5), GCC High, or air‑gapped sovereign clouds. • Build and maintain golden images using Packer/Ansible/Salt/DSC, publish via Azure Compute Gallery, maintain STIG/SCAP hardening, and automate patch cadence. • Manage AKS clusters and workloads: private clusters, node pool automation, CNI/network policy, Helm delivery, GitOps (ArgoCD/Flux), and cross‑layer debugging. • Automate identity lifecycles via Entra ID Graph API/CLI, including app registrations, service principals, RBAC-as-code, managed identity, workload identity federation, and Key Vault/CSI integration. • Implement network automation for NSG, UDR, private endpoints, Private DNS, hub‑spoke, forced‑tunnel, and IPAM discipline. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements: • Must be a US citizen. • Must have or be willing to attain a Secret Clearance • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field • CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent qualifying credential) required within 90 days of start. • 3+ years of experience in Azure automation, Infrastructure‑as‑Code, or platform engineering. • Proficiency in Python and Bash/PowerShell; Go is preferred. • Azure depth across compute, networking, storage, identity, PaaS, and monitoring. • Extensive experience building and owning CI/CD pipelines. • Strong debugging ability across Azure control plane, IaC state, and Kubernetes boundaries. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in a technical discipline. • Hands‑on Azure Government, GCC High, IL4/IL5 experience. • Experience with STIG/SCAP image hardening pipelines. • AKS, GitOps (ArgoCD/Flux), Helm delivery, and container platform automation experience. • Entra ID identity automation and federated identity experience. • Network topology automation (hub‑spoke, forced tunnel, private endpoints, IPAM). 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 on the basis of 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.

Provide strategic leadership for division-level business operations, finance, and program control within the Defense and Intelligence Operating Group. | Bachelor's degree or 10 years equivalent experience, 8 years federal government contracting, 5 years managerial experience, proficiency in Excel, Costpoint, TM1, Cognos, and strong accounting and financial analysis background. | ARS is seeking a Senior Program Control Manager to provide strategic leadership for division-level business operations, finance, and program control within the Defense and Intelligence Operating Group. 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: * Use your demonstrated Business Operations, including Finance, Program Control and Business Management expertise, to support and lead the Program Management Office at a division level within the Defense and Intelligence Operating Group * Report on and manage Division results with direct interaction with the Division Vice President/General Manager as well as the Operating Group Operations Vice Presidents and President * Develop program related financial data and metrics and lead program budgeting and forecasting * Provide oversight on financial tracking and the efficiency and effectiveness of financial programs as well as follow up on audit resolution and corrective actions * Apply your understanding of the strategic picture and drill down into the analysis of financial data on a monthly basis and for contribution to the long-term strategic plan. * Use government accounting background to coordinate and participate in month end closing * Experience in managing a remote team in multiple locations * Serve as a business partner and adviser to leadership on all program financial matters. * Other duties as assigned Requirements: * Must be a US citizen * Advanced Excel skill set, proficiency with MS Office * Advanced working knowledge of Costpoint, TM1 and Cognos * Strong accounting background to include month-end closing * Experience in Program Finance & Analysis * Working knowledge of rates and service centers * Proven experience in analyzing financial data as well as financial reporting and forecasting * Experience with pricing contracts and new business bids * Experience with developing financial models including EACs and ad-hoc analysis * Proven partnering with multiple organizations to include strong background in supporting Program Management and cross-functional teams * Ability to travel as needed for business needs Education/Experience: * Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or 10 years’ with equivalent experience * Minimum of 8+ years Program Control/Program Financial experience in a federal government contracting environment * At least 5 years of managerial experience 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 on the basis of 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.