Akira Technologies is seeking a Cyber Analyst team member who is responsible for the analysis of all technology devices which may include Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) as well as on-premises and cloud enterprise networks. This includes analysis of device communication, forensic analysis of Windows or Linux systems and servers, timeline analysis of activity on these endpoints, user permission and authentication audits, log analysis, and malware identification/triage.
This role supports a government client in the following locations five days a week: Jacksonville, FL. Active Top Secret clearance is also required for this role.
An ideal candidate for this position will be a proactive self-starter who has experience with system administration, Windows and Linux operating systems (OS) mechanics including filesystem structures, disk and memory forensics, cyber aware Operational Technology or Control Systems operators, commonly used mechanisms for maintaining security persistence, privilege escalation, and lateral data movement, operating system log analysis, and triaging suspicious file artifacts for unusual behavior. This role requires a familiarity with what routine OS activities and common software/user behavior looks like in the context of forensic artifacts or timelines.
Analysts should also be familiar with common categories and formats of host-based indicators of compromise (IOCs) and how/where they can be leveraged to identify known-bad files/activity on an endpoint. Candidate will utilize the Cyber Kill Chain and synthesize the entire attack life cycle along with creating detailed reports on how impacts may or have occurred.
Job Responsibilities
Support SOC team in operating and performing duties in a Security Operations Center (SOC) to provide a secure environment that facilitates monitoring, incident response, malware analysis, and threat hunting activities.Develop and utilize analytics on the security information and event management (SIEM) platform to monitor for security alerts and coordinate vulnerability assessments and artifact collection across servers and network devices.Asses Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) compliance and completion.Utilize asset mapping tools to verify connected inventory. Handle Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IVAM) notifications.Evaluate network structures and device configurations for security risks, offering recommendations based on best practices, and gather data to identify and respond to network intrusions.Analyze network traffic and system logs to identify malicious activities, vulnerabilities exploited, and methods used, and develop processes to enhance SOC response and efficiency.Conduct comprehensive technical analyses of computer evidence, research and integrate new security tools into the SOC, and synthesize findings into reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.Job Qualifications
Active Top Secret security clearance or higher.At least 3 years, (Journeyman) of experience in security operations, demonstrating analytical duties and preforming host or network security analysis.Proficient in analyzing cyber-attacks, with a deep understanding of attack classifications, stages, system/application vulnerabilities, and compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) policies and procedures.Applied knowledge of network topologies, protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP/S, DNS, SSH, SMTP, SMB), and experience with tools like Palo Alto, Elastic SIEM, Cribl, Splunk, VMware, Security Center.Capable of attack reconstruction based on network traffic, integrating Threat Intelligence, and familiar with MITRE ATT&CK framework, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple locations.Preferred Skill Sets
Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) or Industrial Control Systems (ICS)Strong analytical and troubleshooting skillsAble to provide expert content development in Splunk Enterprise Security using tstats and data modelsUnderstands how to utilize knowledge of latest threats and attack vectors to develop correlation rules for continuous monitoring on various security appliancesExperience in other tools and protocols as applicable such as Nessus, Endgame, CrowdStrike, Gray Noise, Shodan, Bacnet, MODBus, SCADA systems, and PCAPReview logs to determine if relevant data is present to accelerate against data models to work with existing use casesFamiliar with the operations and functions of Nessus or security center managementCan assist and provide technical input to research, discover, implement hardware and softwareUnderstands importance and fundamentals of logistics and evidence handling Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or relevant IT technology certificationSalary Range: $85,000 to $115,000
Akira’s pay range for this position considers various factors including skills, years of experience, training, licenses, certifications, alignment with market data, and internal equity in the organization. This pay range estimate is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary, which Akira believes to be done in good faith in compliance with local laws. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
General Description of Benefits
Akira offers its employees multiple options for medical plans (some with Health Savings Account), dental plans, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. To promote work/life balance, Akira offers paid time off, including vacation and sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave. We also offer short and long-term disability benefits to protect employee income in the event of sickness or injury, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and critical illness insurance. Akira also offers tuition, training, and certification reimbursement for professional development and career advancement.
Akira regularly reviews our total rewards package to ensure our offerings remain competitive and reflect the values and needs expressed by our employees.
About Akira Technologies
Akira strives to meet and exceed the mission and objectives of US federal agencies. As a leading small business cloud modernization and data analytics services provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated solutions and technologies that serve the needs of our customers and citizens. Akira serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, cyber, defense, civilian, and health markets. Every day, our employees deliver transformational outcomes, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Akira is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Read LessAkira Technologies is seeking a Senior SOC Cyber Defense Analyst to support a government client in Norfolk, VA. This senior-level role is responsible for leading cybersecurity monitoring, forensic analysis, and threat detection across Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and enterprise network environments—both on-premises and in the cloud.
The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a deep understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems, network security, and advanced threat analysis. This position plays a key role in improving SOC visibility, mentoring junior analysts, and supporting the client’s mission to maintain a secure and resilient cyber environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead cyber defense and forensic analysis across host and network systems, including malware triage, timeline reconstruction, and log correlation.Oversee SOC operations, providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior and journeyman analysts.Manage and tune SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Elastic SIEM, Cribl) to enhance detection capabilities and threat visibility.Conduct forensic investigations and attack reconstruction using the Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.Evaluate network and system configurations for vulnerabilities, providing recommendations aligned with DoD security standards.Assess and ensure compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and handle Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IVAM) notifications.Utilize asset mapping tools to verify connected inventory and detect unauthorized devices.Produce detailed technical and executive-level reports summarizing findings, impacts, and recommended mitigations.Collaborate with client leadership to optimize SOC processes, incident response workflows, and threat-hunting strategies.Job Qualifications
Active Secret Clearance (or higher).Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or SOC analysis.Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, MITRE ATT&CK, and Cyber Kill Chain.Demonstrated expertise in network traffic analysis, vulnerability management, and SIEM engineering.Hands-on experience with tools such as Splunk, Palo Alto, Elastic SIEM, VMware, Nessus, CrowdStrike, or Security Center.Proven ability to lead investigations, mentor team members, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, CEH, OSCP, or GRID are highly desired.Experience with Nessus, Endgame, CrowdStrike, SCADA systems, and more.Proficiency in Splunk Enterprise Security, using tstats and data models for continuous monitoring.Knowledge of handling security incidents and evidence according to best practicesPreferred Qualifications
Experience securing Operational Technology (OT) or Industrial Control Systems (ICS) environments.Advanced skill in Splunk Enterprise Security content development (tstats, data models, correlation rules).Familiarity with tools and protocols such as GrayNoise, Shodan, MODBus, SCADA systems, or PCAP analysis.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and forensic investigation capabilities.Understanding of evidence handling and cybersecurity best practices for government environments.
Salary Range: $120,000 to $145,000
Akira’s pay range for this position considers various factors including skills, years of experience, training, licenses, certifications, alignment with market data, and internal equity in the organization. This pay range estimate is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary, which Akira believes to be done in good faith in compliance with local laws. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
General Description of Benefits
Akira offers its employees multiple options for medical plans (some with Health Savings Account), dental plans, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. To promote work/life balance, Akira offers paid time off, including vacation and sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave. We also offer short and long-term disability benefits to protect employee income in the event of sickness or injury, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and critical illness insurance. Akira also offers tuition, training, and certification reimbursement for professional development and career advancement.
Akira regularly reviews our total rewards package to ensure our offerings remain competitive and reflect the values and needs expressed by our employees.
About Akira Technologies
Akira strives to meet and exceed the mission and objectives of US federal agencies. As a leading small business cloud modernization and data analytics services provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated solutions and technologies that serve the needs of our customers and citizens. Akira serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, cyber, defense, civilian, and health markets. Every day, our employees deliver transformational outcomes, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Akira is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Read LessAkira Technologies is seeking a highly skilled ServiceNow Software Engineer to join our team for a critical project supporting the United States Army. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining ServiceNow platform solutions to support Army IT service management and business process automation needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national defense while working with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
This role is a remote work with occasional onsite requirement; likewise, this supports a US government contract, hence Secret clearance or higher is required.
Job Responsibilities
Design, develop, and customize ServiceNow platform solutions, including IT service management (ITSM), IT operations management (ITOM), and business process automation (BPA) applications, to meet Army requirements and objectives.Configure and maintain ServiceNow platform components, including modules, forms, workflows, and integrations, to support Army IT service delivery and operational needsDevelop custom applications and modules on the ServiceNow platform using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and other relevant technologies, to address specific Army business requirements and use cases.Integrate ServiceNow platform with external systems and applications using web services, APIs, and middleware technologies, and develop orchestration workflows and automation scripts to streamline IT processes.Perform platform administration tasks, including user management, role-based access control (RBAC), performance tuning, and system maintenance, to ensure the reliability and availability of the ServiceNow platform.Support incident and problem management processes by configuring and customizing ServiceNow ITSM modules, implementing incident workflows, and facilitating root cause analysis and resolution.Document ServiceNow platform configurations, customizations, and development activities, and provide training and support to end users and stakeholders on ServiceNow best practices and usage.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.Minimum of 5 years of experience in ServiceNow platform engineering or development roles, with strong proficiency in designing, implementing, and maintaining ServiceNow solutions.Expertise in ServiceNow platform architecture, components, and capabilities, including ServiceNow ITSM, ITOM, and BPA modules, with proficiency in ServiceNow scripting and development (e.g., JavaScript, GlideAPI).Hands-on experience with ServiceNow platform administration, configuration, and customization, including UI policies, business rules, workflows, and data management.Experience with ServiceNow integration and orchestration techniques, including REST API, SOAP web services, MID Server, and ServiceNow IntegrationHub.Strong understanding of IT service management (ITSM) processes and frameworks (e.g., ITIL), with familiarity in IT operations management (ITOM) and business process automation (BPA) concepts.Current CompTIA Security+ certification required to meet DoD 8570/8140 IAT compliance requirements.Current ServiceNow certification required (such as Certified System Administrator (CSA) or other relevant ServiceNow platform certification); advanced or module-specific certifications preferred.Active Secret security clearance required.Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000
Akira’s pay range for this position considers various factors including skills, years of experience, training, licenses, certifications, alignment with market data, and internal equity in the organization. This pay range estimate is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary, which Akira believes to be done in good faith in compliance with local laws. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Description of Benefits
Akira offers its employees multiple options for medical plans (some with Health Savings Account), dental plans, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. To promote work/life balance, Akira offers paid time off, including vacation and sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave. We also offer short and long-term disability benefits to protect employee income in the event of sickness or injury, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and critical illness insurance. Akira also offers tuition, training, and certification reimbursement for professional development and career advancement.
Akira regularly reviews our total rewards package to ensure our offerings remain competitive and reflect the values and needs expressed by our employees.
About Akira Technologies
Akira strives to meet and exceed the mission and objectives of US federal agencies. As a leading small business cloud modernization and data analytics services provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated solutions and technologies that serve the needs of our customers and citizens. Akira serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, cyber, defense, civilian, and health markets. Every day, our employees deliver transformational outcomes, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Akira is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Read LessAkira Technologies is seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer (Journeyman) to support enterprise data and analytics initiatives within a secure, mission-focused environment. The BI Developer will design, develop, and maintain business intelligence products that transform Advana System data into actionable insights supporting operational decision-making across hybrid-classification environments. This role will leverage modern data platforms, visualization technologies, and cloud-native analytics tools to deliver high-quality dashboards, reports, and analytic products that enhance mission effectiveness and accelerate data-driven decision-making.
This is an onsite role supporting client locations in Washington, DC. Ideal candidates should be local to the Washington, DC Metro Area. Also, this requires candidates with TS/SCI eligibility.
Job Responsibilities
Develop, deploy, and maintain business intelligence solutions that translate enterprise datasets into operationally relevant insights and decision-support products.Design and build dashboards, visualizations, scorecards, and analytic applications using Tableau, Power BI, Databricks SQL, Apache Spark, and related technologies.Create and optimize SQL queries, data transformations, and analytic workflows to support performance, scalability, and data accessibility within modern data marketplace environments.Apply medallion architecture principles to transform bronze, silver, and gold-tier datasets into curated analytic products for mission stakeholders and data operations teams.Conduct data quality assessments and validation activities, including field completeness reviews, schema validation, transformation accuracy checks, and reference integrity analysis.Monitor analytic product performance and data health using pipeline drift indicators, CloudWatch events, Grafana metrics, and other monitoring tools.Troubleshoot dashboard, reporting, and data integration issues in coordination with Tier-2 and Tier-3 support teams; document root causes and corrective actions.Engage with mission customers to gather requirements, communicate product updates, and support feature enhancements and release activities.Develop reusable reporting templates, visualization standards, metric definitions, and analytic best practices to promote consistency across organizations.Produce written analyses, dashboard packages, executive-level reports, and metric catalogs that improve transparency and operational awareness.Support data governance, metadata management, and documentation efforts to ensure analytic products remain accurate, traceable, and sustainable.Collaborate with data engineers, architects, data scientists, and operational stakeholders to deliver integrated analytics capabilities aligned with mission objectives.Job Qualifications
Active TS/SCI security clearance.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Data Science, Business Intelligence, or a related technical field. Additional experience may be substituted for education where appropriate.3–10 years of experience developing business intelligence, data analytics, reporting, or data visualization solutions.Experience building dashboards and reports using Tableau and/or Microsoft Power BI.Proficiency with SQL and data transformation techniques for large-scale datasets.Experience working with Databricks, Apache Spark, or modern cloud-based analytics platforms.Understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and medallion architecture principles.Experience conducting data validation, data quality assessments, and troubleshooting data anomalies.Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skillsPreferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or federal government analytics environments.Familiarity with Advana, enterprise data lakes, or large-scale data marketplace ecosystems.Experience with AWS cloud services, including CloudWatch.Experience utilizing Grafana or similar monitoring and observability platforms.Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices.Experience developing training materials, user guides, and analytic governance artifacts.Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000
Akira’s pay range for this position considers various factors including skills, years of experience, training, licenses, certifications, alignment with market data, and internal equity in the organization. This pay range estimate is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary, which Akira believes to be done in good faith in compliance with local laws. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Description of Benefits
Akira offers its employees multiple options for medical plans (some with Health Savings Account), dental plans, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. To promote work/life balance, Akira offers paid time off, including vacation and sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave. We also offer short and long-term disability benefits to protect employee income in the event of sickness or injury, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and critical illness insurance. Akira also offers tuition, training, and certification reimbursement for professional development and career advancement.
Akira regularly reviews our total rewards package to ensure our offerings remain competitive and reflect the values and needs expressed by our employees.
About Akira Technologies
Akira strives to meet and exceed the mission and objectives of US federal agencies. As a leading small business cloud modernization and data analytics services provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated solutions and technologies that serve the needs of our customers and citizens. Akira serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, cyber, defense, civilian, and health markets. Every day, our employees deliver transformational outcomes, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Akira is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Read LessAkira Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Program Manager – Customer Success Operations Senior to lead enterprise-wide customer success, stakeholder engagement, and operational planning activities supporting the Department of Defense's Advana platform. This position will be responsible for developing and governing Customer Success Operations Plans, managing stakeholder relationships across multiple security domains, and driving strategic engagement initiatives that enhance customer adoption, mission effectiveness, and enterprise value.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience supporting large-scale federal programs, leading cross-functional teams, and engaging senior government stakeholders across classified and unclassified environments.
This is an onsite work reporting to client locations in Washington, DC. Candidates local to the DC Metro Area are ideal. Also, this requires security clearance of Top Secret or higher.
Job Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and govern the Advana Customer Success Operations Plan by capturing all Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements and aligning operational objectives across Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments operating on NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS.Draft and maintain Customer Success Operations Plans that define task execution strategies, operational objectives, performance measures, and domain-specific execution methodologies that support Advana customer needs.Establish and manage iterative review cycles for Customer Success Operations Plans in accordance with Government direction to ensure flexibility, traceability, and responsiveness to evolving mission requirements.Lead the development and execution of an enterprise Stakeholder Management Plan supporting Combatant Commands, Joint Staff organizations, Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders, Department of Defense organizations, interagency partners, and non-governmental mission stakeholders.Design and implement cradle-to-grave stakeholder engagement workflows, communication strategies, outreach activities, and operational touchpoints that strengthen customer relationships, mission alignment, and service delivery.Establish and continuously drive an industry-leading standard of excellence in customer success, stakeholder engagement, and user experience across the Advana ecosystem by leveraging advanced data, analytics, artificial intelligence, and business intelligence capabilities to maximize mission outcomes.Develop strategic engagement plans that include recurring outreach cycles, technical demonstrations, communications campaigns, mission-focused messaging, and awareness initiatives that expand adoption of Advana capabilities and services.Make strategic recommendations that accelerate the adoption of data-driven analytics, AI-enabled solutions, and informed decision-making across Department of Defense and Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) mission activities.Partner with Program Managers, Chief Architects, Engineers, platform teams, data teams, artificial intelligence specialists, cybersecurity personnel, and systems operations teams to synchronize stakeholder engagement activities and advocate for platform improvements that enhance customer satisfaction, mission effectiveness, and operational efficiency.Serve as the senior customer success lead for enterprise stakeholders, ensuring customer feedback, operational requirements, and mission priorities are translated into actionable recommendations that drive continuous improvement, innovation, and increased user adoption.Develop performance metrics, reporting frameworks, and analytical methodologies to measure stakeholder engagement, outreach effectiveness, customer satisfaction, service adoption, customer sentiment, and overall program impact.Monitor customer participation and sentiment through quantitative and qualitative measures and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.Produce executive-level dashboards, reports, briefings, presentations, communication artifacts, and decision-support materials that improve enterprise alignment, strengthen customer adoption, and demonstrate Advana program value.Communicate effectively with senior government leaders, military personnel, technical teams, and mission partners to support strategic objectives and operational success.Required Qualifications
Security clearance of Top Secret or higher.Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Information Systems, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.Minimum of 10 years of experience managing complex federal programs, customer success operations, stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, or related functions.Demonstrated experience supporting Department of Defense or other Federal Government programs.Experience developing operational plans, stakeholder engagement strategies, and customer relationship management frameworks.Experience working across classified and unclassified environments, including NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and/or JWICS.Strong analytical skills with experience developing metrics, dashboards, and performance reporting.Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior executives, military leaders, and technical stakeholders.Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating activities across multiple organizations.Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Advana, data analytics platforms, digital transformation initiatives, or enterprise data environments.Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools and stakeholder engagement platforms.Experience supporting Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, or Enterprise IT programs within the Department of Defense.Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or similar certification preferred.Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000
Akira’s pay range for this position considers various factors including skills, years of experience, training, licenses, certifications, alignment with market data, and internal equity in the organization. This pay range estimate is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary, which Akira believes to be done in good faith in compliance with local laws. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Description of Benefits
Akira offers its employees multiple options for medical plans (some with Health Savings Account), dental plans, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. To promote work/life balance, Akira offers paid time off, including vacation and sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave. We also offer short and long-term disability benefits to protect employee income in the event of sickness or injury, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and critical illness insurance. Akira also offers tuition, training, and certification reimbursement for professional development and career advancement.
Akira regularly reviews our total rewards package to ensure our offerings remain competitive and reflect the values and needs expressed by our employees.
About Akira Technologies
Akira strives to meet and exceed the mission and objectives of US federal agencies. As a leading small business cloud modernization and data analytics services provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated solutions and technologies that serve the needs of our customers and citizens. Akira serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, cyber, defense, civilian, and health markets. Every day, our employees deliver transformational outcomes, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Akira is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Read LessAkira Technologies is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to execute day-to-day cybersecurity operations supporting mission systems across Department of Defense unclassified and classified environments. This role ensures systems maintain continuous compliance and authorization readiness by implementing, validating, and sustaining technical security controls in alignment with Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements and approved security baselines.
The Senior ISSO plays a critical role in safeguarding mission-critical systems by conducting technical security assessments, managing continuous monitoring activities, supporting incident response, and ensuring audit-ready documentation across enterprise security platforms.
This is an onsite role supporting client location in Washington, DC area; ideal candidates should be local or willing to relocate. This role requires an active security clearance of Secret or higher.
Job Responsibilities
Execute day-to-day cybersecurity operations supporting DoD mission systems in both unclassified and classified environments.Implement, validate, and maintain technical security controls in alignment with RMF requirements and approved security baselines.Conduct vulnerability scanning, configuration validation, and compliance assessments using tools such as Tenable, Splunk, SCAP scanners, Active Directory, VMware, and endpoint security platforms.Process security-related change requests by assessing technical impact, documenting control changes, and coordinating implementation with system administrators and DevSecOps teams.Maintain continuous monitoring evidence including scan results, configuration artifacts, control test outputs, and incident documentation within eMASS and SharePoint repositories.Investigate cybersecurity incidents, anomalous activity, and policy violations; support containment, remediation, and reporting in coordination with incident response teams and senior security leadership.Track vulnerability remediation efforts, verify corrective actions, and ensure system security documentation accurately reflects current security posture.Support security control testing, assessment preparation, and audit engagements by providing accurate, traceable technical evidence.Contribute to system authorization readiness and sustainment through disciplined execution of RMF processes and continuous monitoring requirements.Coordinate with technical teams to ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.Maintain strong documentation practices supporting audits, inspections, and authorization decisions.Job Qualifications
Active Secret clearance or higher.IAM Level I Certification required (one of the following):CompTIA Security+ CEISC² CAPISC² SSCPGIAC GSLCMinimum 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or information security roles supporting DoD or federal systems.Hands-on experience with RMF processes and continuous monitoring requirements.Experience conducting vulnerability management, security assessments, and compliance validation.Familiarity with enterprise cybersecurity and system administration tools including Tenable, Splunk, SCAP tools, Active Directory, VMware, and endpoint security platforms.Strong understanding of security control frameworks, technical baselines, and authorization documentation requirements.Ability to analyze technical security issues and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting DoD, Combatant Commands, Defense Agencies, or Intelligence Community environments.Experience working with eMASS for authorization package management and continuous monitoring documentation.Familiarity with DevSecOps environments and Agile delivery models.Experience supporting security audits, inspections, and formal assessment events.Knowledge of incident response processes, triage workflows, and cybersecurity reporting requirements.Experience collaborating with system administrators, engineers, and cloud infrastructure teams in hybrid environments.Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000
Akira’s pay range for this position considers various factors including skills, years of experience, training, licenses, certifications, alignment with market data, and internal equity in the organization. This pay range estimate is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary, which Akira believes to be done in good faith in compliance with local laws. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Description of Benefits
Akira offers its employees multiple options for medical plans (some with Health Savings Account), dental plans, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. To promote work/life balance, Akira offers paid time off, including vacation and sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave. We also offer short and long-term disability benefits to protect employee income in the event of sickness or injury, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and critical illness insurance. Akira also offers tuition, training, and certification reimbursement for professional development and career advancement.
Akira regularly reviews our total rewards package to ensure our offerings remain competitive and reflect the values and needs expressed by our employees.
About Akira Technologies
Akira strives to meet and exceed the mission and objectives of US federal agencies. As a leading small business cloud modernization and data analytics services provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated solutions and technologies that serve the needs of our customers and citizens. Akira serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, cyber, defense, civilian, and health markets. Every day, our employees deliver transformational outcomes, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Akira is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Read LessAkira Technologies is seeking an experienced Cloud Database Administrator (Cloud DBA) to support the design, implementation, migration, administration, automation, and optimization of enterprise database environments within Microsoft Azure cloud platforms. The Cloud DBA will be responsible for managing cloud-based database services, implementing infrastructure as code (IaC), automating deployments, ensuring database security and availability, and supporting large-scale cloud modernization initiatives.
This role requires strong expertise in Azure database technologies, cloud architecture, database migration, automation, performance tuning, security compliance, and high-availability solutions. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers, architects, developers, and cybersecurity teams to maintain secure, scalable, and highly available database environments supporting mission-critical operations.
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, configure, and administer Microsoft Azure database services including Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI), and Azure Database for PostgreSQL.Lead database migration efforts from on-premises environments to Microsoft Azure cloud platforms.Perform Oracle-to-SQL Server database conversion activities and support modernization initiatives.Implement and maintain database high-availability, backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.Monitor database performance and conduct performance tuning, optimization, and capacity planning activities.Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and Ansible.Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments using CI/CD best practices and tools including GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Ansible.Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Ansible to streamline operational and administrative tasks.Configure and manage Azure networking and security controls supporting cloud database environments.Implement and enforce database security best practices, including identity management, encryption, access controls, vulnerability management, and compliance requirements.Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, remediation activities, and compliance reviews.Support cloud architecture initiatives and collaborate with engineering teams on cloud infrastructure design and implementation.Troubleshoot complex database, cloud infrastructure, networking, and performance-related issues.Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, operational procedures, architecture diagrams, and configuration standards.Support continuous process improvement initiatives through automation, monitoring, scripting, and operational enhancements.Participate in on-call and operational support activities as required to support 24x7 mission operations.Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship required.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.7+ years of experience configuring, deploying, and administering Microsoft Azure services.5+ years of experience migrating on-premises databases to Microsoft Azure cloud environments.5+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud networking, and cloud security.7+ years of experience supporting database high availability, backup, restore, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.5+ years of experience with database performance tuning and optimization.4+ years of experience automating infrastructure provisioning and application deployments using CI/CD methodologies.Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible.Experience administering Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and PostgreSQL environments.Experience developing automation and scripting solutions using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Ansible.Experience implementing database security controls and conducting vulnerability assessments.Experience supporting cloud architecture, cloud technologies, cloud services, and enterprise-scale Azure environments.Strong knowledge of relational database management systems and database administration best practices.Experience with process improvement, automation, monitoring, and scripting/programming languages.Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.7+ years of experience as a Data Architect, Database Architect, or Cloud Database Administrator.Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate certification.Additional Azure certifications related to cloud architecture, administration, or security.Advanced knowledge of networking concepts, object-oriented technologies, data warehousing, and relational database engines.Experience supporting federal government or Department of Defense environments.Experience with enterprise monitoring, observability, and cloud governance frameworks.Salary Range: $115,000 to $140,000
Akira’s pay range for this position considers various factors including skills, years of experience, training, licenses, certifications, alignment with market data, and internal equity in the organization. This pay range estimate is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary, which Akira believes to be done in good faith in compliance with local laws. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
General Description of Benefits
Akira offers its employees multiple options for medical plans (some with Health Savings Account), dental plans, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. To promote work/life balance, Akira offers paid time off, including vacation and sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave. We also offer short and long-term disability benefits to protect employee income in the event of sickness or injury, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and critical illness insurance. Akira also offers tuition, training, and certification reimbursement for professional development and career advancement.
Akira regularly reviews our total rewards package to ensure our offerings remain competitive and reflect the values and needs expressed by our employees.
About Akira Technologies
Akira strives to meet and exceed the mission and objectives of US federal agencies. As a leading small business cloud modernization and data analytics services provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated solutions and technologies that serve the needs of our customers and citizens. Akira serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, cyber, defense, civilian, and health markets. Every day, our employees deliver transformational outcomes, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Akira is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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