Alaska Northstar Resources (ANR) is currently seeking a Security Specialist to join our industry-leading, cloud computing team. This is a fully remote role, and the duties and responsibilities are below, but not limited to:

• Provides technical and operational support to ensure Cloud One's or a Cloud One pathfinder's systems are secure, reliable, and resilient. 
• Discover and address security issues, build security automation and quickly react to new threats. 
• Performs a variety of routine project tasks applied to specialized cyber security problems. 
• Provides cyber security support for planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, integration of information systems.
• Develop System Security Plan using Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT). 
• Performs STIG review, remediation and results. 
• Tasks involve integration of electronic processes or methodologies to resolve total system problems, or technology problems as they relate to cyber security requirements. 
• Leads mitigation of vulnerabilities derived from security scans. 
• Capable of developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that systems support the organization's business requirements and meet the needs of end users. 
• Defines systems requirements based on user/client needs, cost, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms. 
• Defines technical standards and functionality tests. 
• May develop specifications, prototypes, or initial user guides. 
• Familiar with a variety of the technical field's concepts, practices, and procedures. 
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. 
• May be required to lead and direct the work of others. 
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. 
• Works with project managers, developers, and end users to ensure application designs meet business requirements. 
• Designs, plans, and coordinates application systems and programming work. 
• Experience with providing cyber security support for planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, integration of information systems. 
• Experienced assisting in assessment and authorization activities for DoD information systems. 
• Experience utilizing eMASS to document security control test results. 
• Knowledgeable with creating and updating RMF related artifacts specific to NIST security control families. 
• Experience with RMF, eMASS, ACAS and Air Force A&A process. 

Minimum Candidate Requirements

Candidate must be US Citizen

Candidate must have eligibility to obtain maintain position of Public Trust/NACI.

Candidate must have bachelor's degree

Candidate must have an active/current IAM Level II (CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO) certification.

Candidate must have at least 10 years of related experience with the following:

• Meeting technical requirements relevant to the cyber security roles, responsibilities, and technical system functionality and processes.  
• Setting up and managing Impact Level (IL) 2, IL4, and IL5 environments (DoD Cloud and security standards).  
• Knowledge of secure enclave architecture and deployment.   
• Understanding of KPIs and metrics for infrastructure (e.g., CPU usage, network throughput) and security (e.g., access logs, intrusion detection). 
• Ability to implement security monitoring techniques, including anomaly detection and threat analysis. 
• Familiarity with DevOps pipelines and practices (CI/CD) to enhance the continuous delivery of code and system improvements. 
• Strong communication skills for engaging with stakeholders, including senior leadership, technical teams, and governance bodies. 
• Ability to document and communicate technical and governance outcomes clearly and concisely. 
• Team collaboration skills to work across departments and with Capability Delivery Teams (CDTs). 
• Strong experience with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to include usage of eMASS.

Desired skills, abilities and knowledge (not required)

• Experience managing tickets, facilitating meetings, and leading team efforts for smooth onboarding, migration, and governance processes. 
• Experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), including planning, execution, and retrospective processes. 
• Skills in configuring Jira workflows, boards, and issue tracking for Agile SDLC processes. 
• Proficiency in integrating tools (e.g., Jira, Bitbucket) with DevOps workflows to support collaborative development. 
• Skills in facilitating the onboarding and migration of CDTs, including requirement gathering, complexity scoring, and task management.   
• Proficiency in conducting TIMs and managing migration task lifecycles.   

About ANR

Alaska Northstar Resources (ANR) maintains an outstanding work environment that includes competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and challenging work assignments with opportunities for advancement/career growth. To be considered for employment opportunities you must complete an online application.

Our Mission

We deliver meaningful value to our shareholders, people, partners and customers.

Our Values

We are open, honest, and trustworthy

We respect all beliefs and perspectives

We work together as one team

We are committed to excellence in all that we do

We are responsible and accountable for our actions

Our Vision

Our people thrive, prosper and are self-sustaining. We inspire and hold each other up through meaningful connections to our land, ocean, traditions and heritage.

EEO Statement

ANR is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Shareholder Hire

ANR accords a hiring preference to qualified shareholders of its parent corporation, Shee Atiká Incorporated, an Alaska Native corporation, in accordance with and in implementation of applicable law, including without limitation 43 U.S.C. §1626(g).

Accessibility

ANR is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation ANR can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to sgs-hr@sheeatikagov.com

Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis.

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The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.