SAVA is hiring a Cybersecurity Management Specialist to support a critical Information Technology role at the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

The ideal candidate will exhibit exceptional customer service, deep subject matter expertise, a strong work ethic, and a steadfast commitment to the mission.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in the development, implementation, maintenance, and interpretation of cybersecurity plans, policies, and procedures across a range of areas, including but not limited to: configuration management, contingency and disaster recovery, incident response, account and access management, and media control.
• Provide incident response support in accordance with established protocols and best practices.
• Perform cybersecurity assessments and inspections.
• Conduct risk management activities at the enclave level.
• Perform scanning, analysis and remediation with the Enterprise provided tool and provide reports.
• Create, update, and implement cybersecurity policies and procedures aligned with DoD regulatory compliance requirements and information security management frameworks, including NIST SP 800-37 and the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Review and support Authorization and Assessment (A&A) packages by evaluating security controls in alignment with DoD regulations and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Provide expert guidance to System Owners on key areas, including:
  • Overall A&A package maturity.
  • Security categorization.
  • Selection and implementation of security controls.
  • System Security Plans (SSP).
  • Compliance assessments.
  • Evaluation of security scan results.
  • Preparation for Interim Authorization to Test (IATT) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) submissions to Authorizing Officials (AO).
  • Updating cybersecurity artifacts and network/system diagrams as required.

• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Active DOD 8570.01-M certification meeting the requirements for IAM Level III.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems or similar field and 7+ years of relevant experience, or 10+ years of relevant experience with no degree or a degree in non-directly related technical field.
• Relevant experience must be in Information Security or Network/System administration.
• Subject Matter Expert in developing and interpreting cybersecurity plans, policies, and procedures.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in expert support of Authorization and Assessment (A&A) packages.

Work Where it Matters

SAVA, an Akima company, is not just another global services 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 SAVA, 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, SAVA 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, SAVA delivers global solutions that enhance business processes, lower costs, and take on today’s missions with greater opportunity, agility, and strength.

As a SAVA 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.