Akima

Coordinator, Assessment & Authorization Specialist (Mid)

Akima$120K — $165K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or four years of equivalent experience.
  • 5-7 years in security control assessments or cybersecurity evaluations.
  • Experience with federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53).
  • Ability to analyze documentation and communicate findings clearly.
  • Strong understanding of continuous monitoring and system inheritance.
  • Independent and collaborative work on complex tasks requiring judgment.
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of security and privacy controls.
  • Evaluate deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
  • Prepare detailed security and privacy assessment reports.
  • Assess controls per approved assessment plans.
  • Conduct initial remediation actions on deficient controls.
  • Assess both system-specific and inherited controls continuously.
  • Apply knowledge to complex assignments and contribute to performance metrics.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and 401(k) plan offered.
  • Access to a range of voluntary benefits.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time employees.
Full Job Description
The A&A Specialist III (Mid-Level) supports this mission by conducting comprehensive assessments of security and privacy controls, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions to ensure DOE systems meet all required cybersecurity and privacy standards.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of implemented security and privacy controls and control enhancements to determine effectiveness, including whether controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing desired outcomes.
  • Evaluate and document the severity of deficiencies identified during assessments and recommend appropriate corrective actions to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  • Prepare detailed security and privacy assessment reports outlining results, findings, and recommendations, and deliver these to Team Leaders for review and decision-making.
  • Assess controls in accordance with assessment procedures defined in approved assessment plans.
  • Conduct initial remediation actions on deficient controls and perform reassessments on remediated controls to validate effectiveness.
  • Assess both system-specific and inherited controls as part of the Department's continuous monitoring strategy.
  • Apply comprehensive knowledge to multiple complex assignments and contribute to deliverables and performance metrics as required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or four (4) years of equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience conducting security control assessments, cybersecurity evaluations, or similar technical security work.
  • Demonstrated experience assessing security and privacy controls aligned with federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53).
  • Ability to analyze technical documentation, identify security gaps, and communicate findings clearly in written reports.
  • Strong understanding of continuous monitoring processes and system inheritance concepts.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex assignments requiring sound judgment and comprehensive technical knowledge.
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered the position; however, they cannot begin work until the contract has been awarded and funding has been confirmed.

Job ID

2026-25517
Work Type

Remote
Pay Range

$120,000 - $165,000
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.

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