Cybersecurity Specialist

Akima Global Technology (AGT) is a technology solutions, program management and support company that collaborates with technology partners and the federal government to deliver IT, management, staffing, recruiting, contracting and logistics services. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to innovation, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment. Summary: Akima Global Technology is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team to provide support and be responsible for identifying cybersecurity deficiencies in information systems by performing technical assessments of assigned systems and applications to determine the severity of weaknesses; support the Security Authorization (SA) and Continuous Monitoring (CM), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. Results of the assessments will be documented in the MGMT compliance tool, (e.g., IACS, CSAM, etc.), utilizing a standard report format with the results and findings from the assessment, along with recommended mitigations. Results will also be entered into the compliance tool. Responsibilities: - Help develop testing artifacts for each system to include, as appropriate, the technical assessment plan, the Rules of Engagement (ROE), the Security Requirements Traceability Matrix (SRTM), the Security Assessment Report, and any other necessary documentation. - Update and maintain all testing templates and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as needed to include the utilization of the compliance tool. - Create Assessment Guides to assist ISSOs, ISSMs, System Owners and other stakeholders to prepare for upcoming assessments. - Conduct and/or review vulnerability scans, review device configurations, and review system architecture. - Provide advisement and recommendations to the Government for assessment and security best practices including tools that are used for assessment activities. - Arrange for physical access to the system, if applicable, with the specific System Owner and the specific facility manager(s). - Execute an assessment through the review of system security documentation, vulnerability scan results, audit logs, configuration guides, and any other additional materials provided by the system and system stakeholders. - Document the results of the technical assessments in the draft Security Assessment Report (SAR) with the criteria of the tests, testing methods, findings of the assessment and recommended mitigations.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: - CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CSSP certification. - Active Secret clearance. - Bachelor's degree (preferabley in Computer Science or related field). - 8 years of experience. The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessar y. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position please contact, Recruiting Services at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. The dedicated email and telephonic options above are reserved only for individuals with disabilities needing accessibility assistance to apply to an open position using our website. Please do not use the dedicated email or phone number above to inquire on the status of your job application. In order for our company to stay compliant with government regulations, please apply on line. Please DO NOT email resumes or call in lieu of applying online unless you have a physical and/or mental disability and need assistance with the online application.