Cybersecurity Validator (NQV) - Secret Clearance required - Security Clearance Required

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 :

ASE is looking for a Cybersecurity Validator (NQV) to work in support of Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) in Orlando, Florida.

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities :

• Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information.
• Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies on systems going through the acquisition process.
• May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard information and vital electronic infrastructure in complex networks and environments.
• May conduct cybersecurity testing of systems going through the acquisition process. 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.
• May assess risks to identified IT assets utilizing available threat and vulnerability information and provide risk recommendations as well as provide technical expertise / capability to identify security-related issues of both current.

and planned systems and networks and associated architecture on the NAVAIR enterprise and RDT&E classified and unclassified networks.

• May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
• Will need remain current on technological advances relevant to the requirements they support and provide documented recommendations when appropriate.
• Cybersecurity is a dynamic field under continual evolution The Contractor shall maintain a relevant knowledgebase, training, and personnel mix to continually adapt to and meet shifting cyber threat areas, using the latest analysis, mitigation, and remediation techniques / tools.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Active Secret clearance (or higher).
• Three (3) years of experience implementing, upgrading and / or monitoring security measures for the protection of computer networks and information.
• B.S. degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or directly related IT degree, with relevant coursework in computer security.
• Relevant experience in Navy / DoD environment will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active COMPTIA Security+ or similar industry certification.

Desired Qualifications :

• Recent experience in a validator role performing A&A, to include Test and Evaluation (T&E).
• Experience as a certified Navy Qualified Validator (NQV).

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 : Information Technology

Travel : Yes, 25% of the time

Organization : ASE - Akima Systems Engineering

Clearance : SECRET

Work Type : On-Site

Remote : No

ReqID : 2024-11852