ACAS System Administrator (Active Top Secret Clearance)

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.

ACAS Architecture & Implementation

• Provide overall architecture guidance and assist with deploying and configuring the ACAS solution.
• Support operational testing and evaluation of ACAS components and future releases.
• Provide Tier III support for ACAS implementations.
• Troubleshoot ACAS issues and support sustainment and maintenance across all technical components.

Security Center & Nessus Administration

• Perform maintenance tasking on Tenable Security Center (Tenable.sc) and Nessus scanners.
• Manage all workstations scanned with Nessus Agents in Nessus Manager.
• Ensure scan data properly flows from Nessus Manager to Tenable.sc for complete evaluation.
• Assist in management of rogue system discovery and reporting.

Vulnerability Management & Reporting

• Serve as the Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) by comparing site scans against the authorized security posture.
• Ensure ACAS data collected during scans is published to:
  • Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM)
  • Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS-N) systems
• Maintain thorough knowledge of ACAS policies and procedures, including:
  • ACAS Best Practices Guide
  • ACAS Best Practices Policy Deviations
  • ACAS General Requirements Guide
  • ACAS Publishing Guide
• Maintain working knowledge of Navy-issued Cyber Directives (TASKORD, OPORD, EXORD, etc.) related to ACAS scanning and compliance.

Compliance & Workforce Requirements

• Maintain all qualification(s) required under the Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) framework for Privileged Access Administrator (PAA) roles.
• Ensure ACAS operations align with DoD and Navy cybersecurity standards.

• Active Top Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s level degree in any engineering discipline.
• 3 years professional experience in engineering.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Experience administering ACAS, Tenable.sc, and Nessus environments.
• Experience supporting vulnerability scanning in DoD environments.
• Experience interpreting STIGs and vulnerability findings.
• Experience supporting Navy or DoD cybersecurity directives.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Desired Certifications / Training:

• Red Hat System Administration Boot Camp (RHCSA – EX200).
• LPI Linux Essentials (010-160).
• CompTIA Linux+ (KX0-005).
• Red Hat System Administration I (RHEL 9 – RH124).