Information Systems Security Officer, Senior at Akima, LLC in Orlando, Florida

Job Description:

​​​​​​​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:

Information Security Systems Officer (ISSO), Journeyman will work as part of our team in support of US Navy's center NAWCTSD in Orlando, Florida.

Job Responsibilities:

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  Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information.

  
  


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  Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies.

  
  


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  May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard information and vital electronic infrastructure.

  
  


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  May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

  
  


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  May perform Cybersecurity services such as Assess and Authorize (A&A) Computer Network Defense (CND) services in order to protect the CIA of the NAVAIR Cyber environment.

  
  


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  Will need to remain current on technological advances relevant to the requirements they support and provide documented recommendations when appropriate.

  
  


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  Cybersecurity is a dynamic field under continual evolution.

  
  


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  Maintain a relevant knowledge base, training, and personnel mix to continually adapt to and meet shifting cyber threat areas, using the latest analysis, mitigation, and remediation techniques/tools.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications: 

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  Ten (10) years of experience implementing, upgrading and monitoring security measures for the protection of computer networks and information.

  
  


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  Experience assessing system vulnerabilities, performing threat analysis and implementing safeguards.

  
  


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  Experience handling and reporting security incidents and breaches.

  
  


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  B.S. degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or Computer Engineering, with relevant coursework in computer security.

  
  


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  SC2 CISSP or similar IAM Level III industry certification required.

  
  


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  Active Secret clearance.

  
  

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.  If you are an individual with a disability, 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 contract information).