Kiakahi

Kiakahi, LLC, a company in the Defense and Space Manufacturing industry, is currently hiring. With a team size of 11-50 employees, Kiakahi is offering three open positions. Kiakahi is actively seeking qualified candidates for the following roles: * **Information Security Specialist III (Patch Management):** This on-site position in Fort Hood, Texas (Killeen) requires an individual to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of government information assets. Key responsibilities include providing oversight for the Computer Network Defense-Service Provider (CNDSP), working with system owners on IAVMs/ICVMs and POA&Ms, applying security risk assessment methodology, conducting Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) activities, and managing Defense in Depth for the network. The role requires experience with PowerShell and an active DoD security clearance. The posted salary range is $60,000 - $65,000 USD. * **Technical Integrator/Ships Technical Integration Coordinator:** This on-site position in San Diego, CA, requires experience with combat systems management and naval warfare operations. This role requires five years of combat systems management experience as a Naval Officer or Chief Petty Officer or equivalent and experience with C5I systems. The successful candidate will be involved with scenario development/training, and managing combatsystems configuration, operation, maintenance, and repair, and also experience with Joint Semi Automated Forces(JSAF) and Tactical Voice/Data Communications. This role requires an active DoD security clearance. The posted salary range is $80,000 - $90,000 USD. * **Senior IT Specialist:** This on-site position is contingent and will be responsible for system administration, software and cybersecurity engineering. This role will need to be capable of using and troubleshooting the Naval Ship Tracking, Reporting and Analysis Tool (NSTRAT) System. This role also requires experience with database entry, management, and monitoring. This role requires an IT-I level certification and an active DoD security clearance. The posted salary range is $107,500 - $117,500 USD. The job listings highlight the following technology stacks used at Kiakahi: Information Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Policies, Incident Response, Network Defense, Forensic Analysis, Security Risk Assessment, PowerShell, Computer Network Defense, Vulnerability Scanning, Intrusion Detection, Public Key Infrastructure, Certification and Accreditation, Threat Analysis, Security Architecture, Compliance, Combat Systems Management, Naval Warfare Operations, Training Development, Configuration Management, C5I Systems Operation, Tactical Data Communications, Battle Force Team Trainer, Microsoft Office, System Administration, Software Engineering, Database Management, Database Query Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, Troubleshooting, AZURE, IT Security Controls. The available positions are all on-site roles. The Information Security Specialist III role is located in Fort Hood, Texas (Killeen) and the Technical Integrator/Ships Technical Integration Coordinator position is in San Diego, CA. The Senior IT Specialist role will also be on-site, with a location not specified in the job description. Here are some frequently asked questions about working at Kiakahi: 1. **What benefits does Kiakahi offer?** Kiakahi offers medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k), PTO, paid paternal leave, tuition reimbursement, and paid federal holidays. 2. **What are the physical requirements for the positions?** All positions require the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, type, and read from a computer screen. Positions may involve bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete duties. The positions may also require lifting weight up to thirty (30) pounds, and a valid driver’s license. 3. **What level of experience is required for the Information Security Specialist III (Patch Management) position?** The job posting states that 5-7 years of experience performing Information Assurance functions is preferred. 4. **What are the security clearance requirements?** Both the Information Security Specialist III and Technical Integrator/Ships Technical Integration Coordinator positions require an active DoD security clearance. The Senior IT Specialist position may require a DoD security clearance. 5. **What type of certifications are required for the Senior IT Specialist position?** The Senior IT Specialist position requires an IT-I level certification IAW DoD 8570.01-M.