Senior IA Policy & Compliance Ops Lead

Akima; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking an Information Assurance Policy and Compliance-Ops Lead. This role demands leading cybersecurity operations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and overseeing incident response.

The ideal candidate should hold a valid DOE Q clearance with over 8 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity. Strong analytical skills and leadership in a fast-paced environment are essential. The position is on-site, offering an exciting opportunity within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent required.
• Minimum 4 years as a Tier-2+ Cybersecurity Operations Lead.
• 3 years in information security operations, incident analysis, and vulnerability management.
• 8+ years leading IT and cybersecurity teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Tier-2 and higher cybersecurity operations with 24/7 monitoring.
• Analyze security alerts and mitigate risks.
• Manage firewalls and security logs for compliance.
• Oversee penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
• Serve as Cybersecurity Operations Lead for Tier-1 and Tier-2 analysts.

Skills

Cybersecurity Operations

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Team Leadership

Firewalls

SIEM Solutions

Education

BA/BS in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science

Tools

Cisco ASA

Palo Alto

Splunk

ArcSight

ELK Stack

Job description

Akima in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking an Information Assurance Policy and Compliance-Ops Lead. This role demands leading cybersecurity operations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and overseeing incident response.

The ideal candidate should hold a valid DOE Q clearance with over 8 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity. Strong analytical skills and leadership in a fast-paced environment are essential. The position is on-site, offering an exciting opportunity within a dedicated team.