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AKIMA
Actively Hiring
Provides logistics, IT, engineering, construction, & protective services

Senior Cybersecurity Manager

  • $140k – $180k
  • |
    Herndon
  • |10 years of exp
  • |Full Time
Posted: 3 months ago
Job Location
Herndon
Remote Work Policy

In office - WFH flexibility

Visa Sponsorship

Not Available

RelocationAllowed
Skills
Training
Infrastructure
Automation
Tracking
Staffing
Dashboards
Performance Optimization
Network
Incident Response
cloud
Vulnerability Management
Accountability
Continuity Planning
Performance Metrics
Continuous Monitoring
Recovery
Resolution
Triage
Investigation
Operational Resilience
Audit Readiness
Escalation
Vulnerability Remediation
Response
Playbooks
Containment
Cross-Functional Alignment
Incident Response Plans
Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Monitoring Technologies
Hybrid Environments
Detection
Reporting Mechanisms
Post-Incident Analysis
On-Premises
Threat Intelligence Integration
Eradication
Vulnerability Management Systems
Compliance Activities
Monitoring Tools Integration
After-Action Reports
Standardized Processes
Application Teams
Incident Trends
Threat Detection Capabilities
POA&M Lifecycle Management
Enterprise Cybersecurity Operations
Cybersecurity Endpoint Protection Platforms
Cybersecurity Ticketing Lifecycle
Findings Closure
DHS FISMA Compliance
Scorecard Reporting
DHS Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM) Directives
CISA KEV Catalog
Cybersecurity Posture Visibility
Vulnerability Data Integration
Cross-Trained Teams
SLA Performance

About the job

Akima Global Technology (AGT) is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Manager to lead enterprise cybersecurity operations, incident response, and compliance activities across mission-critical information technology environments. This role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems supporting TSA’s mission. The role integrates cybersecurity across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, aligning with DHS, TSA, FISMA, and NIST requirements while enabling continuous service improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee enterprise cybersecurity operations, ensuring continuous monitoring, detection, and response across all IT environments.
  • Direct incident response activities include triage, investigation, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis.
  • Over cybersecurity endpoint protection platforms, vulnerability management systems, and monitoring technologies.
  • Coordinate cross-functional response efforts with network, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure integrated service delivery.
  • Manage the cybersecurity ticketing lifecycle, ensuring timely escalation, tracking, and resolution of incidents and service requests.
  • Develop and maintain incident response plans, playbooks, and after-action reports to improve future response effectiveness.
  • Oversee POA&M lifecycle management, including identification, tracking, remediation, and closure of vulnerabilities and findings.
  • Support DHS FISMA compliance activities, including monthly scorecard reporting, vulnerability management, and audit readiness.
  • Ensure compliance with DHS Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM) directives and CISA KEV catalog requirements.
  • Provide cybersecurity support across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, ensuring secure configurations and operational resilience.
  • Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide visibility into cybersecurity posture, incident trends, and performance metrics.
  • Ensure all cybersecurity activities are documented, auditable, and aligned with TSA and DHS policies.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cybersecurity operations, automation, and threat detection capabilities.
  • Integrate threat intelligence, vulnerability data, and monitoring tools to enhance proactive threat detection and response capabilities
  • Develop and execute workforce strategy, including staffing, training, and cross-functional alignment to ensure resilient, scalable operations
  • Ensure operational resilience through cross-trained teams, standardized processes, and continuity planning to maintain mission performance during workforce fluctuations or high-tempo operations
  • Own SLA performance across service areas, driving accountability, performance optimization, and continuous service improvement

Qualifications

  • Ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability and any required clearances.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles supporting enterprise environments.
  • Demonstrated experience leading incident response and cybersecurity operations in federal or regulated environments.
  • Proven experience leading and executing cybersecurity actions.
  • Strong knowledge of FISMA, NIST 800-53, DHS policies, and federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
  • Experience managing POA&M processes, vulnerability remediation, and ISVM compliance activities.
  • Experience supporting cloud security in AWS and/or Azure environments.
  • Experience integrating cybersecurity operations across network, infrastructure, and application domains.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience supporting TSA programs or DHS operational components.
  • Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related engineering field.
  • CISSP, CISM, CASP+, CEH, or equivalent IAM Level III certification.
  • Experience with Zero Trust Architecture implementation and enforcement.
  • Familiarity with CISA KEV catalog and advanced vulnerability management practices.
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments
  • Experience supporting audits, inspections, and compliance reporting for federal agencies.
  • Familiarity with hybrid IT/OT environments and critical infrastructure security.

Job ID

2026-23334

Work Type

Hybrid

Pay Range

$140,000 - $180,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Global Technology (AGT), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT 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 AGT, 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, AGT 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, AGT delivers new technologies and partners with leading edge commercial enterprises to deliver unique and innovative IT solutions.

As an AGT 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.

Job ID:23334-en-us

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AKIMA

Actively Hiring
Provides logistics, IT, engineering, construction, & protective services5000+ Employees
Company Location
Herndon
Company Size
5000+
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