Akima

Cyber Compliance Administrator (RMF A&A) (Active Top Secret Clearance Required)

Akima$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be a US Citizen with active Top Secret (TS) clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT or Cybersecurity discipline.
  • 10 years of professional experience in systems engineering or cybersecurity.
  • Over five years of practical experience in Cybersecurity, Engineering, T&E, or A&A.
  • Experience using Information Assurance tools like eMASS and ACAS.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

  • Plans and implements security measures to protect systems and data.
  • Analyzes and documents security risks and incidents.
  • Develops and implements a network disaster recovery plan.
  • Collaborates with the security team to identify network weaknesses.
  • Researches latest IT security technologies and trends.
  • Implements STIGs and security controls for DoN accreditation.
  • Maintains and updates RMF documentation throughout the system lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Work exposure to defense sector projects with a significant impact on national security.
  • Opportunity to operate within a collaborative government environment.
  • Engagement with advanced cyber compliance frameworks and tools.
  • Chance to lead and innovate in a critical cybersecurity role.
Full Job Description
Description

AMO, an Akima company, is looking to add a RMF A&A Cyber Compliance Administrator with a Top-Secret clearance to the team in Summerville, SC.  This full-time position will support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) network as an RMF A&A Cyber Compliance Administrator responsible for achieving and maintaining Department of the Navy (DoN) system accreditations.  To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

 

This role performs Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, STIG compliance oversight, security control validation, and certification and accreditation (C&A) lifecycle activities for enterprise information systems. The Cyber Compliance Administrator works closely with system engineers, ISSOs, and government stakeholders to ensure systems meet all applicable DoD and DoN cybersecurity standards.

Responsibilities
  • Plans and implements security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data from loss and service interruptions.
  • Analyzes and documents security risks, breaches, and other cyber security incidents and the damage they cause.
  • Develops and implements a network disaster recovery plan and oversees the monitoring of the computer networks for security issues.
  • Collaborates with the security team to perform tests and find network weaknesses.
  • Researches and keeps current on the latest IT intelligence technologies, trends, and security standards. May act as a lead.
RMF & Accreditation Management
  • Implement and monitor all STIGs and security controls required to achieve and maintain DoN accreditation.

  • Document Assessment & Authorization (A&A) requirements in accordance with:

    • NIST SP 800-37.

    • DoN Risk Management Framework (RMF) Process Guide v2.0.

  • Identify and apply IA controls linked to STIGs in support of NIST 800-37 compliance.

  • Develop, maintain, and update RMF documentation artifacts throughout the system lifecycle.

Security Architecture & Systems Engineering
  • Evaluate IT security architectures to support development, certification, and accreditation activities.

  • Support:

    • Design Definition.

    • Development of Systems Specifications.

    • Systems Analysis.

    • Systems Architecture.

    • Systems/Equipment Integration.

  • Ensure security requirements are incorporated into system design and implementation.

Test & Evaluation
  • Develop and implement Test & Evaluation (T&E) criteria for enterprise information systems.

  • Validate control implementation and support security assessment activities.

  • Support mitigation planning and POA&M management where required.

Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure systems align with applicable DoD and DoN cybersecurity directives and guidance.

  • Provide compliance recommendations and risk assessments to leadership.

  • Maintain thorough documentation supporting audit readiness and authorization decisions.

Qualifications
  • Must be a US Citizen with active Top Secret (TS) clearance.
  • Bachelor's level degree in an IT or Cybersecurity discipline.
  • 10 years of professional experience in systems engineering or cybersecurity including:
    • Greater than five (5) years practical experience in a Cybersecurity, Engineering, T&E or A&A (formerly C&A) related field.
    • Demonstrated experience using Information Assurance tools (e.g. DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
    • Strong written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to work independently with senior level clients.
  • Certifications: 
    • Current DoD 8570 IAT level II certification(s).
Job ID2026-24469 Work TypeOn-Site

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