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Information Assurance Policy and Compliance – Ops Lead Jobs in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA at Akima
Title: Information Assurance Policy and Compliance – Ops Lead
Company: Akima
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Type: Full Time
Category: IT/Tech, Security
Information Assurance Policy and Compliance – Ops Lead
Akima MissionOptimization(AMO) is looking for a Information Assurance Policy and Compliance
– Ops lead to work in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tojoin our teamof outstanding professionals,apply today!
Responsibilities
Lead Tier-2 and higher cybersecurity operations, ensuring 24/7 security monitoring and rapid response to threats.
Analyze security alerts, intrusion attempts, and advanced persistent threats (APTs) to mitigate risks.
Coordinate incident response efforts, investigating security events and implementing corrective actions.
Manage and maintain firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, or equivalent), intrusion detection/preventionsystems (IDS/IPS), and security logs to ensure compliance and security integrity.
Utilize SIEM tools to correlate security logs, identify anomalies, and proactively address vulnerabilities.
Conduct log analysis, security forensics, and root cause investigations for cyber incidents.
Ensure compliance with DoD, DOE, and Law Enforcement cybersecurity regulations, including RMF, NIST 800-53, and FISMA.
Develop, implement, and enforce IA policies, security guidelines, and best practices to safeguard IT systems.
Oversee patch management, system hardening, and vulnerability scanning to maintain compliance.
Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and security control evaluations to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
Generate compliance reports, incident summaries, and vulnerability assessment findings for Federal stakeholders.
Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and administration of network security appliances.
Perform penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and remediation efforts to identify and address security weaknesses.
Maintainup-to-dateknowledge of cyber threats, attack vectors, and security technologies to enhance defensive strategies.
Implement intrusionpreventionmeasures, malware detection strategies, and endpoint security solutions.
Serve as the Cybersecurity Operations Lead, managing Tier-1 and Tier-2 security analysts in their daily tasks.
Train and mentor cybersecurity personnel, fostering a culture ofcontinuous learningand security awareness.
Assign and oversee team workloads, ensuring the execution of security operations and incident resolution.
Collaborate with Federal stakeholders, IT teams, and contractors to align cybersecurity operations with mission objectives.
Perform risk analysis and cybersecurity threat modeling to enhance system security postures.
Develop strategic plans for cybersecurity improvements, system hardening, and security automation.
Identify and implement emerging security technologies to strengthen the organization’s cyber defense.
Conduct security tabletop exercises and penetration testing drills to improve response capabilities.
Prepare and deliver technical reports, security incident summaries, and risk mitigation strategies to Federalleadership.
Act as a liaison between cybersecurity teams, developers, and executive stakeholders, ensuring alignment on security initiatives.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of security procedures, IA policies, and operational workflows.
Qualifications
An active DOE Q clearance or equivalent is required for consideration.
Minimum 4 years of experience as a Tier-2+ Cybersecurity Operations Lead in a DoD, DOE, or Law Enforcement environment.
Minimum 3 years of experience in information security operations, incident analysis, vulnerability management, intrusion de…
