Cybersecurity Lead

Akima, LLC•Herndon, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

As the Cybersecurity Lead for the Air National Guard Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) contract, you will serve as the primary liaison to U.S. Government (USG) Risk Management Framework (RMF) personnel, participating in critical cybersecurity meetings to ensure project alignment with federal mandates. Tundra Federal, an Akima company, delivers agile information technology solutions to implement and evolve IT infrastructures to achieve and advance functionality, efficiency, security, and compliance for government customers. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), Tundra Federal's mission and purpose extend beyond federal projects to support its 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders in Alaska, providing support, employment opportunities, and contributing to the survival of their culture. Employees at Tundra Federal are part of a challenging, yet supportive work environment committed to innovation and diversity, and have access to comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and excellent retirement options.

Requirements

An active DoD Secret clearance is required for consideration.
Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience; 4 additional years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a degree.
Must hold and maintain a professional certification in accordance with DoD 8140/DCWF (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Security+, SecurityX/CASP+, or equivalent).
Proven experience navigating the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and utilizing eMASS for artifact management.
Deep technical knowledge of DISA STIGs, NIST security controls, and ACAS/Nessus vulnerability scanning.
Demonstrated experience in security hardening, vulnerability remediation, and maintaining security integrity during complex system cutovers and integrations.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting Air Force campus network modernization programs.

Responsibilities

Ensuring that all system designs, baselines, and procedures embed DISA STIGs and NIST RMF controls to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) readiness.
Managing eMASS artifact generation, interpreting cybersecurity service provider expectations, and coordinating vulnerability scans (ACAS) alongside system acceptance test deliverables.
Overseeing the cybersecurity integration plan, enforcing secure sequencing across systems and mapping control inheritance.
Validating security hardening, overseeing vulnerability remediation, and conducting security regression during cutover throughout the installation and qualification phases.
Leading STIG applicability reviews, validating scan results, and resolving technical findings rapidly to maintain a robust security posture through final system acceptance.
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 with a high degree of latitude.
Handles the most complex issues.
Possesses expert knowledge of subject matter.
May act as a lead.