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Summerville, SC
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Job Description
AMO, an Akima company, is looking to add a Cyber Security Engineer IV (Lead) to the team. You will provide senior-level technical leadership for the design, integration, sustainment, and optimization of networked systems supporting NIWC RDT&E mission environments. This role is responsible for supporting all aspects of Systems Cyber Security, Engineering, Test & Evaluation, (T&E) and/or Security Control Assessor (SCA) under a Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and/or Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process.
The Lead Cyber Security Engineer should demonstrate a working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and/or include prior experience with the Defense Information Assurance & Certification Accreditation Process (DIACAP). Strong knowledge of security policies & guidance documents to assist with the preparation and maintenance of process artifacts, traceability documents purposed for compliance with Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements for systems running in virtualized environments and enterprise platforms, including VMware vSphere and Hyper-V, Windows and Linux operating systems, directory and network services, and supporting infrastructure components. Responsibilities include maintaining technical documentation, system diagrams, and configuration records in controlled repositories, and supporting system changes through established operational and change-management processes.
Responsibilities
This position provides technical direction to junior engineers and operations staff, coordinates closely with cybersecurity personnel on secure system implementation and compliance and supports technical planning and engineering decision-making. Through hands-on engineering expertise and proactive system analysis, the Lead Cybersecurity Engineer ensures RDT&E environments remain stable, secure, interoperable, and capable of supporting evolving research and test activities.
Qualifications
Job ID
2026-22386
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
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Work Where it Matters
Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.
As an AMO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
The Lead Cyber Security Engineer should demonstrate a working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and/or include prior experience with the Defense Information Assurance & Certification Accreditation Process (DIACAP). Strong knowledge of security policies & guidance documents to assist with the preparation and maintenance of process artifacts, traceability documents purposed for compliance with Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements for systems running in virtualized environments and enterprise platforms, including VMware vSphere and Hyper-V, Windows and Linux operating systems, directory and network services, and supporting infrastructure components. Responsibilities include maintaining technical documentation, system diagrams, and configuration records in controlled repositories, and supporting system changes through established operational and change-management processes.
Responsibilities
This position provides technical direction to junior engineers and operations staff, coordinates closely with cybersecurity personnel on secure system implementation and compliance and supports technical planning and engineering decision-making. Through hands-on engineering expertise and proactive system analysis, the Lead Cybersecurity Engineer ensures RDT&E environments remain stable, secure, interoperable, and capable of supporting evolving research and test activities.
- Serve as the on-site senior technical Lead for the US Navy IPT programmatic and technical leads.
- Continuously analyze the customer's needs and identify security, system and programmatic requirements, risks and proposed solutions.
- 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.
- Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing up to classified information.
- Develop system security policy and ensure compliance of change management and configuration control processes.
- 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.
- Performs work with a high degree of latitude.
- Handles the most complex issues.
- Possesses expert knowledge of subject matter.
- May act as a lead.
Qualifications
- Must be a US Citizen with active Top Secret (TS) clearance.
- Master's level degree in an Engineering discipline.
- 10 years of professional experience in systems engineering 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:
- Maintain all qualification(s) required by the Cybersecurity Workforce. Framework (CSWF) for Privileged Access Administrator (PAA).
- ACAS Operator and Supervisor Course (cyber.mil).
- Red Hat Certified Administrator/Engineer certs (preferred).
Job ID
2026-22386
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.
As an AMO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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