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Overview

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

Plans and implements security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data from loss and service interruptions. Analyzes and documents security risks, breaches, and other cyber security incidents and the damage they cause. Develops and implements a network disaster recovery plan and oversees the monitoring of the computer networks for security issues. Collaborates with the security team to perform tests and find network weaknesses. Researches and keeps current on the latest IT intelligence technologies, trends, and security standards. Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter. May act as a lead. Typically requires BA and 5-7 years.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Performing Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities for DoD and Intelligence Systems in accordance with Risk Management Framework and guidelines.

• Coordinate with Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Integrated Product Team (IPT) project Subject Matter Experts (SME) and NAVSEA Program Offices to facilitate system authorizations.

• Developing and accessing system security plans including, security concepts of operation, risk management matrix, security control traceability matrix, security test procedures, and plan of action and milestones.

• Conducting and/or analyzing vulnerability assessments to validate system compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls and DISA Security Technical Information Guidelines (STIGS).

• Analyzes and configures systems and components to ensure STIG compliance.

• Verifying and validating vulnerability resolutions and/or mitigations.

• Effectively communicate work plans, milestones (POAM), and obstacles to clients.

• Resolve non-routine problems with area of assigned responsibility and timely direct complex problems, questions, or complaints to Program Manager.

Qualifications

Job Responsibilities:

• Candidate must possess an IAT II qualifying certification.

• Secret clearance: US Citizenship is required.

• Knowledge of RMF, vulnerability management, remediation.

• 2-5 years of experience.

• Experience with developing or supporting development of RMF packages.

• Experience with ATO sustainment activities, to include security testing, vulnerability remediation, patching, etc.

• Experience with Windows and Linux systems administration.

• Experience with traditional A&A tools: ACAS Nessus, Xacta, eMASS, SCAP Scanner, STIG Viewer.

• Navy ship systems expertise is desired for one of the projects.

• Demonstrated knowledge of national Cybersecurity policies, DoD or Intelligence Community A&A processes and procedures and industry best practices on complex systems.

• Expertise in vulnerability assessment, control allocation and risk mitigation.

• Ability to communicate, explain, or defend ideas or information clearly. Listen to others and recognize potential miscommunications, offer clarity.

• Strong organizational skills.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Engineering/Design

Travel: None

Organization: ASE - Akima Systems Engineering

Clearance: SECRET

Work Type: Hybrid

Remote: No

ReqID: 2024-9050