Journeyman Technical Specialist - Akima, LLC
Suffolk, VA
About the Job
Overview:Responsibilities:
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Journeyman Technical Specialist to scan and document a suite of DoD applications and work directly with software developers to create project documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in cybersecurity, network architectures, and system administration. This role requires a proactive individual who can assist in identifying and mitigating security incidents while effectively communicating technical information to team members. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
- Assists in the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity measures to protect organizational data and infrastructure.
- Participates in incident response procedures, helping to identify, analyze, and mitigate security incidents.
- Utilize a basic understanding of computer networks and network architectures to support and troubleshoot network-related issues.
- Performs system administration tasks across common operating systems such as Windows and Linux.
- Conducts dynamic scans using tools like Fortify Static Code Analyzer and Web-Inspect, interpreting results to improve security posture.
- Implements and manages authentication and access control mechanisms to ensure secure access to systems and data.
- Effectively communicates cybersecurity-related information to team members and leadership, both in writing and verbally.
- Applies strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address and resolve cybersecurity issues as they arise.
- Identities and recommends areas of improvement for Cyber Security enhancements as well as enhancements to the execution of all application tasks.
- Secret Clearance.
- Associate’s degree with 4+ year experience in related field.
- Requires Security Plus/Network+ certification and Operating System Certification.
- Familiarity with the fundamental concepts of Cybersecurity, including authentication and access controls.
- Familiarity with common operating systems like Windows, Linus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey cybersecurity related information to team members.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to identify and address cybersecurity issues.
- Experience with dynamic scans such as Fortify Static Code Analyzer and Web-Inspect.
- Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher with minimum 2 years of experience in training or technical experience.
- TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility
- Additional relevant certifications or coursework in cybersecurity or related field.
- Previous experience in a technical specialist or similar role.
- Knowledge of advanced cybersecurity tools and techniques.
Source : Akima, LLC