Cybersecurity Governance Support (Active TS/SCI Required)

Akima; United States; On-site; USD 128,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Cybersecurity Governance Specialist to support USINDOPACOM through policy development, RMF A&A management, and incident response. You will coordinate artifacts, LRA duties, and access services for classified and unclassified systems, ensuring audit readiness and compliance.

The role emphasizes governance, compliance, and cybersecurity program management with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Must meet RMF A&A intermediate proficiency per DoD.
• 3+ years’ experience with RMF A&A for DoD systems.
• Experience with automated C&A and A&A toolsets (e.g. eMASS).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong customer service and technical writing skills.
• DoD 8140.03 knowledge and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Draft policy documents, track updates, submit drafts to Governance Team Lead.
• Review significant activity notifications and coordinate remediation for compliance.
• Perform Local Registration Authority duties per DoD procedures.
• Process Information Assurance requests via FootPrints, including account requests.
• Maintain service logs and document IA and LRA actions.
• Create, replace, format, and revoke SIPR tokens and PIN resets.
• Request credential identifiers for role-based accounts.
• Assist LRA audits and ensure audit-ready documentation.
• Coordinate with LRA System Administrators to verify duties.
• Maintain designation letters and LRA documentation in the repository.
• Perform Information System Security Manager duties per policies.
• Investigate IA events and cybersecurity incidents.
• Handle website/port unlocks and policy exception requests.
• Support additional governance, compliance, and ISSM functions.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

RMF A&A experience

DoD 8140.03 proficiency

eMASS experience

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Time management

Technical writing

Tools

eMASS

FootPrints

Job description

ASE is looking for a Cybersecurity Governance Specialist to work in Honolulu, HI. The Cybersecurity Governance Specialist is an essential role supporting the HQ USINDOPACOM mission through policy development, RMF Common Controls management, Significant Activity Reporting, and responsive customer support. This position supports cybersecurity policy research and drafting, Common Control artifact coordination, network access, SIPR token services, Cybersecurity Workforce program management, and Information System Security Management activities. Additional responsibilities include removable media waivers, website and account access requests, classified information spillage response, and cybersecurity incident response.

Responsibilities

• Draft policy documents, consolidate applicable guidance, track update timelines, and submit completed drafts to the Governance Team Lead.
• Review significant activity notifications and coordinate with USINDOPACOM users to remediate required actions and report compliance.
• Perform Local Registration Authority duties in accordance with the DoD Registration Practice Statement and USINDOPACOM standard operating procedures.
• Monitor and process Information Assurance requests submitted through FootPrints, including individual, role-based, and group account requests.
• Maintain service logs and document actions taken on Information Assurance and LRA requests.
• Create, replace, reformat, and revoke SIPR tokens, complete PIN resets, and maintain required token records.
• Request credential identifiers or tokens for role-based and group accounts.
• Support preparation for USINDOPACOM LRA audits and ensure designated workstations, records, and required documentation are audit-ready.
• Coordinate with LRA System Administrators and Information Assurance Officers to verify required duties and audit preparation activities are complete.
• Maintain current and accurate designation letters and other LRA documentation in the approved USINDOPACOM repository.
• Perform assigned Information System Security Manager duties in accordance with USINDOPACOM, Navy, and DoD policies and procedures.
• Investigate Information Assurance events, including network violations and other cybersecurity incidents.
• Process website and port unlock requests, classified hard-drive destruction actions, and Information Assurance policy exception requests.
• Support additional cybersecurity governance, compliance, and ISSM functions as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI
• IAW DoDM 8140.03, must meet Intermediate proficiency level.
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience with managing, developing, or preparing RMF the A&A of systems within the DoD.
• Task/Subtask Function Minimum Qualifications
• Must have experience with automated C&A and A&A toolsets (e.g. Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
• Customer service, time management skills technical writing.

Desired Qualifications

• Project management experience.

Job ID

2026-24430

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$128,000 - $143,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

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 ID:24430-en-us