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System Security Engineer 2 - (Security, RMF, NIST 800-53)

Akina, Inc.
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/18/2026
System Security Engineer 2 - (Security, RMF, NIST 800-53)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 18-6-IAS2
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Description:

Details emphasize system security engineering support, COMSEC/INFOSEC/IA activities, requirements analysis, stakeholder engagement, and security architecture knowledge.

Position Required Skills:
  • Experience with requirements gathering and analysis and client and stakeholder engagement through working groups and technical exchange meetings.
  • Knowledge of system or security architecture.
  • Ability to work both individually and in a team environment in an enterprise-level organization.

Position Desired Skills:
  • Experience with systems engineering.
  • Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and NIST 800-53 security controls.
  • Knowledge of a national agency's corporate systems and their implementation of security controls.
  • Knowledge of 800-53 security controls and how to apply them to a system.
  • Ability to assess residual risk based on threat and security control implementation.
  • Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field.

IAS2 Qualifications:

HS diploma or GED plus 6 years of relevant experience.

Salary Range: $189k-$231k (Annually)

The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $189,000 - $231,000

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