Senior Cybersecurity Analyst / Information Security Manager - Top Secret Clearance

Akima; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Akima is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst / Information Security Manager in Rockville, Maryland. The role involves implementing security measures, supervising personnel, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of IT security experience, 2+ years in a supervisory role, and a Top Secret clearance.

The role offers a pay range of $150,000 - $190,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years in IT security, risk management, and policy development.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience in a cybersecurity or IT security role.
• Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement security measures for information systems.
• Supervise cybersecurity personnel and oversee operations.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies.

Skills

IT security

Risk management

Policy development

Incident Response

Vulnerability management

Zero Trust Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field

Tools

NIST frameworks

Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst / Information Security Manager with expertise in IT security, risk management, and policy development. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of experience implementing security measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and data, along with at least two (2) years of supervisory experience in a cybersecurity or IT security role.

Contingent upon contract award

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information systems and data.
• Supervise cybersecurity personnel and oversee daily security operations.
• Develop, monitor, and conduct testing of cybersecurity plans and controls using government-approved tools and methodologies.
• Document test results, risk assessments, and residual risk reports, and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and best practices, including National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications.
• Demonstrate expertise in Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A), including NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, CNSSI standards, and other federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Develop and maintain EHSS Security Policies, including the EHSS Privacy Plan, EHSS Configuration Management Plan, and other security-related documentation.
• Create and maintain baseline documentation and oversee policy development and reviews for EHSS security programs.
• Implement and support Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) management.
• Apply expertise in Zero Trust Architecture, cloud security requirements, security assessments, and Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM)/Continuous Monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in IT security, risk management, and policy development.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a cybersecurity or IT security role.
• Proficiency in NIST frameworks, risk assessments, security controls, and federal cybersecurity policies.
• Must be knowledgeable in Incident Response practices, vulnerability management, Plan of Action and Milestone management, Zero Trust Architecture, cloud requirements and assessments Continuous Diagnostics Mitigations/Continuous Monitoring, Etc.
• Strong understanding of Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) processes and federal security compliance requirements.
• Top Secret clearance.

Required Certifications

• GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP), ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional, CISSP, or equivalent.

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$150,000 - $190,000

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.