Senior Cybersecurity SME - Risk Analysis & Forensics Remote

Akima; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the DOE OCIO mission by applying advanced technical expertise to assess controls, guide decision-making, and strengthen enterprise cybersecurity posture.

The role requires 8–10 years in cybersecurity, strong knowledge of RMF/SP 800-53, and proficiency in mathematics, statistics, and modeling. Remote work is supported with opportunities to influence national security objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or four (4) years of equivalent professional experience.
• 8–10 years of experience in cybersecurity, cyber operations, cyber risk analysis, modeling and simulation, or related technical fields.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more specialized cybersecurity domains (risk analysis, forensics, reverse engineering, cyber hunt, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in mathematics, statistical analysis, operational modeling, engineering methods, or scientific computing.
• Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53.
• Proven ability to solve highly complex problems, interpret technical data, and develop actionable security recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to cybersecurity strategy, policy, or program development.
• Strong written communication skills, especially in preparation of technical reports, assessment documentation, and strategic papers.
• Ability to complete a DOE background investigation and obtain government clearance for access to federal systems.
• Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assess security and privacy controls for effectiveness and alignment with DOE requirements.
• Provide expert analysis on deficiencies and remediation strategies.
• Prepare assessment reports with findings, risk evaluations, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Reassess remediated controls to validate effectiveness.
• Evaluate system-specific and inherited controls for continuous monitoring.
• Contribute insights into performance metrics and enterprise cybersecurity initiatives.
• Analyze complex interactions to support decision-making and resource allocation.
• Develop modeling and simulation-based decision-support solutions.
• Support design, testing, and implementation of modeling systems.
• Serve as an expert in Cyber Risk Analysis, Cyber Forensics, Reverse Engineering, and Cyber Hunt Operations.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

NIST RMF & NIST SP 800-53 knowledge

Strong written communication

Complex problem solving

DOE background investigation ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or four (4) years of equivalent professional experience

Job description

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the DOE OCIO mission by applying advanced technical expertise to assess controls, guide decision-making, and strengthen enterprise cybersecurity posture.

The role requires 8–10 years in cybersecurity, strong knowledge of RMF/SP 800-53, and proficiency in mathematics, statistics, and modeling. Remote work is supported with opportunities to influence national security objectives.