Why ASEC Might Be The Right Work Environment For You
Looking for a new job is often just about the job: we want to know what the job’s pay will be, what the job’s responsibilities are, and where the job will be located. These are the high-level details available on any job post. Those are important details, of course, but anyone who’s ever worked in […]
Interview With Stephanie St. Peter, Director of Talent Acquisition
We are continuing our regular interview series spotlighting the efforts of the various departments here at ASEC with our Director of Talent Acquisition Stephanie St. Peter. Much of ASEC’s growth and development can be attributed to its diverse, experienced teams delivering incredible work in support of unique DoD programs. What makes that work possible in […]
How ASEC Empowers Its Employees To Succeed
At ASEC, we believe in creating a work environment that celebrates seeking out and taking on challenges. In a recent interview with ASEC Programs Manager and Systems Engineer Dan Bishop, one anecdote speaks to how we create an environment in which our employees can succeed. Dan spoke about a junior Systems Specialist’s search for additional […]
Interview With ASEC Systems Engineer & Program Manager: Dan Bishop
At ASEC, we are incredibly proud of the work we do in support of the nation’s Warfighter. That work is possible thanks to the efforts of our dedicated, talented staff. To highlight their efforts and pull the curtain back on what it’s like to work at ASEC, we are starting a regular interview series to […]
Cleared Jobs with ASEC: What You Need to Know About Government Security Clearances
As a job seeker, you might be familiar with security clearance language listed in job postings. This could include statements such as, “Secret clearance required” or “Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance.” Here is what you need to know about Government Security Clearances. Navigating the world of security clearances can be very confusing […]
What Is An ESOP? An Inside Look At What It Means To Be An Employee Owner
Have you ever wondered what it means when companies call themselves employee-owned? Or maybe you’ve heard of an ESOP, but you’re not really sure how it works? If you’re ready to take more control over your career and work for a company that values your contributions, then it’s time we took a deep dive into […]
Your New Career in Cybersecurity
If you’re looking to grow your cybersecurity career, you’re in the right place, at the right time. Cybersecurity is currently one of the most important and most popular career paths in the United States. At last check, there were more than 700,000 job postings for positions within the field. Those positions include jobs like cybersecurity […]
Why Information Security Is Mission Critical, And How To Get Involved
If you’re wondering just how important information security is becoming, we have an alarming statistic for you: recently, Cisco reported that more than 85% of organizations have had a user interact with a phishing site. As digital technologies become a more central part of our personal and professional lives, it’s unfortunate that threats like phishing, […]
Cybersecurity Training and How to Work in the Field
If you’re looking to get into cybersecurity training, it’s important to know what it entails, what kind of job opportunities there are, and how to get your foot in the door. Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing field. With our increasing reliance on technology, the need for cybersecurity training is rising. With 3.5 million job openings […]
Cybersecurity and Jobs for People Who Can Keep a Secret
Can you keep a secret? How about two? Or 256? If you already know about the power of 256-bit encryption, then you know why industrial security and cybersecurity are so important. (Spoiler alert: A 256-bit encryption is virtually impossible to break. The current estimate for the time it would take to break a 256-bit encryption with […]