Alpha Omega Integration, LLC., a Virginia Business Best Places to work for 2012-2019, along with recognition such as the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50, Inc. 5000 #143, Washington Technology Fast 50 #11, and the Vanguard Top Service Company Award is actively seeking passionate leaders to join our team, support our nation’s government agencies, and make a difference!

Why Us?

We foster a culture that values hard work and integrity. We are constantly awarding those who are self-starters, trustworthy, and have a good work ethic. If you like working with the latest in IT solutions and are looking to join an organization that is consistently voted one of the best in which to work, then check out your next career opportunity below!

We are actively seeking team members who enjoy meeting challenges with a smile. We offer a fast-paced, growing environment that takes care of the overall development of our employees. AOI has an exciting opportunity for you to be part of a team where you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.

IT Security Professional
Location: Pascagoula, MS or Remote-USA

Clearance Required: US Citizenship & Ability to Pass a Public Trust Background Investigation

Position Description/Scope of Work:

Candidate will provide outstanding FISMA Compliance Support for the SEFSC and ensure appropriate steps are taken to implement security requirements within the SEFSC FISMA systems throughout their life cycle using NIST-based security model (Risk Management Framework (RMF). Candidate will also provide advisory and consulting support to the SEFSC Key Stakeholders (System Owners, and ISSO) on security recommendations and /or improvements.

The candidate will assist the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in assessing program security effectiveness of hardware and network systems. You will actively improve security mitigation efforts by managing security team meetings (invitations, agendas, and minutes) and creating weekly security reports outlining the statuses/tracking of local SEFSC mitigation efforts. The candidate will also create a monthly progress report to summarize security mitigation accomplishments and any recommendations.

The candidate is expected to develop artifacts to support security mitigation efforts, provide technical policies and procedural documentation. You will help with security documentation, prioritization methods, tools, and recommendations for future investments to fill identified performance gaps on a quarterly basis.

The candidate must possess effective interpersonal and professional communication skills as he/she operates in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in assessing program security effectiveness of hardware and network systems
• Coordination between ISSO and Infrastructure Supervisor to ensure all important security issues are addressed
• Lead on managing patching and security efforts across the SEFSC
• Assist with technical writing for IT policies and procedures
• Provide advice on all matters of IT security to safeguard sensitive information and apply security controls to program applications
• Perform a variety of system, network, and security administration activities to support regional employees, stakeholders and mission
• Execute data backups, restore, and disaster recovery management of user and database files using backup software
• Assist with managing Active Directory, Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Group Policy to ensure efficient operations and secure baseline configuration of regional users and computers and servers
• Utilize enterprise and local security application tools such as NESSUS, ECMO, WSUS, McAfee, CISCAT, etc.
• Ensure IT systems have appropriate baseline security controls in place and functioning properly in accordance with NIST 800-53A publication
• Maintain mechanisms to manage and track corrective actions activities through development of artifacts and security documentation and ensure timely closure of Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Respond to IT security request for information, data calls, & metrics
• Ability to Identify, Report, and Resolve security violations
• Support working groups on specific projects

Required Skills:

• Understanding of FISMA requirements
• Understanding of the NIST Risk Management Framework
• Familiarity with the NIST security control catalog
• Experience supporting Federal Government High to Moderate Systems
• Understanding of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Experience with FedRAMP authorizations
• Experience with Enterprise Architecture
• Must be organized, timely, and customer-service oriented
• Proficient in time management
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to deal with ambiguity and change
• Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 4
• Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field: 2

Required Certification(s):

At least one (1) of the below certifications:

• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Authorized Professionals (CAP)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
• CISSP Concentration in Engineering (ISSEP)

Required Education:

No specific field of study or degree required for this position

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Alpha Omega will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Alpha Omega does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, IWDs, Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status).”

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)