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Akima

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

DevSecOps Engineer 1

Full-TimeDeadline 8/18/27
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Huntsville, AL, USA
In Person
DevOps & InfrastructureDevOps Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Hands-on experience administering Active Directory and enterprise mobile device management solutions.
  • Practical understanding of AWS services, including EC2, networking, and pipelines, and local physical network topologies used in classroom or closed-network settings.
  • A deep understanding of federal compliance frameworks, particularly NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53.
  • Direct experience using vulnerability assessment tools such as ACAS and applying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides to secure operating systems, network infrastructure, and mobile endpoints.
  • An operational track record of engineering solutions, applying patches, enforcing endpoint policies, and fixing findings across cloud and physical infrastructure.
  • At least a bachelor's degree.
  • An active CompTIA Security+ certification.
  • Must be a United States citizen and capable of obtaining and maintaining a Secret security clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Architect, deploy, and manage AWS resources, including provisioning EC2 instances, setting up subnets, and building automated deployment pipelines.
  • Physically and logically support local classroom setups, maintain on-premises hardware, and ensure localized training systems are operational and secure.
  • Manage the Active Directory environment, including general user and computer management, and establish integrations between identity systems and AWS.
  • Oversee the mobile device management platform, ensuring ERDs, tablets, and remote endpoints are enrolled, monitored, and secured with configuration policies.
  • Harden EC2 instances, broader cloud architecture, local classroom workstations, and managed mobile devices against potential threats.
  • Routinely run ACAS and DISA STIG scans, analyze results, and patch, fix, and remediate vulnerabilities across cloud, physical servers, and mobile platforms.
  • Draft, manage, and update system documentation mapped to NIST SP 800-171 and NIST SP 800-53 to meet regulatory and audit obligations.

About the company

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Akima subsidiaries won MDA SHIELD positions on March 16, 2026.
  • Akima Data Management won FDA DevSecOps support worth $4.6 million in April 2026.
  • Akima’s 2025 Washington Technology rank improved to 31, signaling stronger scale.

What critics are saying

  • Akima faces dependence on federal spending and procurement timing across U.S. agencies.
  • Arevalo v. Akima, LLC reached the Fourth Circuit in July 2026.
  • Pinnacle Solutions' GSA schedule ends August 8, 2026, threatening recompete disruption.

What makes Akima unique

  • NANA-owned Alaska Native Corporation status helps Akima win set-aside federal work.
  • Akima spans facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, and construction.
  • Pinnacle Solutions adds Air Force training and sustainment depth after April 2023 acquisition.

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Benefits

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Company News

PR Newswire
Oct 8th, 2026
Akima appoints Michael Teegardin as VP of marketing and communications

Akima, a federal government solutions provider with over 11,000 employees, has appointed Michael Teegardin as Vice President of Marketing & Communications. Teegardin will lead the company's brand, marketing, and communications strategy across the enterprise. Teegardin brings more than 20 years of experience advising senior leadership in the defence, aerospace, and federal services sectors. He most recently served as Chief Communications Officer at ASRC Federal, where he established the enterprise marketing function and led the company's rebranding. Previously, Teegardin held communications positions at BAE Systems and Weber Shandwick. A US Army veteran, he served as an intelligence analyst during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He holds a Master of Science in Communication from Purdue University. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation.

PR Newswire
Feb 19th, 2026
Akima appoints Lauren Cates as VP of business development for Emerging Markets Group

Akima, a federal government solutions provider, has appointed Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. Cates will lead growth strategy and expand the company's presence in delivering mission-critical technologies to government and military customers. Cates brings over 15 years of federal contracting experience. She previously led Indigo IT's growth team, securing major contracts in cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise IT services, and spent more than a decade with Bowhead Family of Companies managing billion-dollar pipelines. Akima, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation NANA, employs over 11,000 people and delivers solutions across IT, logistics, aerospace and construction. The company ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2026
Akima appoints Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer to drive operational excellence

Akima, a federal government contractor, has appointed Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer. Lopez will report to president and CEO Bill Monet and oversee operational excellence and customer delivery. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in government and commercial sectors. Most recently, he served as president and chief growth officer at Belcan, a Cognizant company, where he led the integration of a $20 billion enterprise. Previously, he headed ManTech's Advanced Research Technology Business Unit. A former US Navy officer and pilot, Lopez commanded an elite strike/fighter squadron. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, employing 11,000 people and delivering solutions in IT, aerospace, construction and other areas. The company ranked 31st on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

WashingtonExec
Apr 12th, 2023
Akima Buys Pinnacle Solutions | WashingtonExec

Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense