Alpha Omega · 19 hours ago
Cybersecurity Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expAlpha Omega Integration is an award-winning Federal IT solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions across various domains. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to develop policies and procedures for cybersecurity, conduct risk assessments, and promote security awareness within the organization.
AnalyticsCloud ComputingInformation ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Cybersecurity Engineer develops policies and procedures to ensure in the Cybersecurity IT environment information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data
The engineer conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs and promotes awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations’ visions and goals
The engineer conducts systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews and develops systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures for review
Contributes to development and implementation of programs that ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures
He or she participates in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies, and facilitates the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes
He or she participates in assessment of security events to determine impact and suggesting corrective actions; and/or ensures the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services
Documenting, updating, and maintaining the current security assessment team processes
Creating and maintaining charts, graphs, spreadsheets, databases, and other documentation related to the continual improvement of process procedures as well as team and departmental goals that are monitored for continual improvement
Support the ongoing use of a data collection tool that is flexible in its ability to have the data be manipulated for reporting, and modified to track additional tasks, issues and totals
Provides technical writing support for various development of policies and procedures in support of risk assessments
Develops cybersecurity templates for use by cybersecurity personnel throughout the agency to support security authorization, configuration management, remediation management, and other cybersecurity assessment related activities
Gather, consolidate, and integrate numerous technical and administrative input from technical personnel including engineers, technicians, and cybersecurity personnel
Supports security reviews of information system documentation to determine security posture of the system as well as the security impacts to interconnected systems or enterprise
Identifies common and inheritable security control applicability across a variety of platforms and applications
Assesses and determines risk levels through in-depth vulnerability analysis, elimination of false positives, application of compensating controls, and recommended mitigation strategies
Verifies scans against hardware/software and server lists to identify and remediate gaps
Provides detailed documentation including data, analyses, and conclusions upon completion of interviews, tests, and assessments, including mitigations and, if indicated, appropriate escalation of identified risks and vulnerabilities
Assists in developing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for items that are out of compliance; identifies risks and remediation recommendations in collaboration with the system ISSO; validates POA&M remediation actions for closure recommendation
Manages project expectations to ensure requirements are understood and agreed upon by stakeholders
Performs research to ensure knowledge proficiency remains aligned to emerging technologies and industry best practices
Identifies and recommends process improvements relating to the A&A process and/or established guidelines and procedures
Engages constructively within the team to identify and resolve challenges and exploit opportunities
Qualification
Required
Active Secret Clearance
Bachelor's degree or higher in an Information Technology or Cybersecurity field; educational requirements may be substituted with IA/IT industry certification with work experience
5+ years of experience in Information Assurance, and/or Cybersecurity and/or IT Security
Experience working alongside an ISSO, ISSM, ISSE, Security Controls Assessor, or similar role preferred
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with a keen attention to detail. Candidate must be comfortable discussing status and risks/project impacts with all levels of management and project stakeholders
Innovative and forward-thinking mindset
Ability to work independently without a lot of oversight
Strong Time Management skills
Experience with RMF workflow tools, such as XACTA or eMASS
Experience or familiarity with FedRAMP inheritable controls and cloud-based security principles
Experience with industry tools such as Nessus, WebInspect, AppDetective, Fortify, Burp Suite, AppScan, Qualys, Rapid7, dbProtect, AppDetective, and other
Preferred
Combination of Security+, CISSP, CISM, CAP, CASP, FITSP, CEH, GPEN, Microsoft, Cisco, and other similar certifications
Benefits
PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit
Company
Alpha Omega
Alpha Omega delivers mission-focused solutions to ensure our nation’s continued global leadership.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gautam Ijoor
President/CEO & Founder
Tom Edson
Chief Financial Officer
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