Security Controls Assessor

Alpha Omega Integration; Virginia, Arlington (MN, TX); Remote; USD 94,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Security Controls Assessor, where you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding information technology systems. This position allows you to leverage your expertise in cybersecurity and risk management to conduct comprehensive assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team to develop and maintain security controls, implement effective monitoring practices, and contribute to the overall security strategy. With a strong commitment to innovation and a culture that values accountability and engagement, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Benefit Plans

Paid Federal Holidays

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT experience with at least 1 year in Cybersecurity.
• Experience with NIST SP 800 series and DHS directives.
• Proficient in Security Authorization processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of security controls for IT systems.
• Coordinate development and testing of Contingency Plans.
• Report IT security incidents and ensure compliance.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Analysis

Security Controls Assessment

Vulnerability Management

Configuration Management

Policy and Audit Services

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT

Master's Degree in IT

Cybersecurity Certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Tools

XACTA

Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM)

Job description

Description

Job Title: Security Controls Assessor
Clearance Required: DHS Public Trust
Work Location: Remote; Washington, DC metro area preferred

Alpha Omega is seeking a qualified Security Controls Assessor. This role conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST SP 800-37).

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the automated monitoring of information system assets through Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) tools and sensors


• Maintaining an asset inventory of hardware and software within the program/development offices or field site facility


• Ensuring that security requirements for the assigned major application or general support system are being or shall be met


• Ensuring that requests for Security Authorization (SA, also commonly referred to as Assessment & Authorization or Certification and Accreditation) of assigned major application or general support systems are completed in accordance with the published procedures


• Coordinating the development of a Contingency Plan and ensuring that the plan is tested and maintained


• Ensuring risk analyses are completed to determine cost-effective and essential safeguards in alignment with government and industry best practice (e.g. NIST 800-30, 37, 39)


• Ensuring preparation of security plans for sensitive systems and networks


• Reporting IT security incidents (including computer viruses) in accordance with established procedures


• Reporting security incidents not involving IT resources to the appropriate security office; and representing the security team as part of change management for assigned information systems

Required Qualifications:

• Education:

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  • 7 years of IT experience (inclusive of 1 year of Cybersecurity experience) if you hold a BS or Master's Degree in an IT field. OR
  
  
  • 9 years of IT experience (inclusive of 3 years of Cybersecurity experience) if you hold a BS in a non-IT field. OR
  
  
  • 11 years of IT experience (inclusive of 5 years of Cybersecurity experience) if you do not have a degree.
  
  
  
  

• Experience/Skills:

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  • Familiarity with one or more of DHS Directive 4300A, FIPS Pubs 199 & 200, and NIST Special Pubs 800-30, 800-37, 800-39, 800-53, 800-60
  
  
  • Experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
  
  
  • Experience with Vulnerability, Configuration, and Asset Management tools in support of Continuous Monitoring
  
  
  • Experience with POA&M management
  
  
  • Experience performing Security Authorization
  
  
  • Experience performing Risk Analysis and Assessment
  
  
  • Experience with XACTA or similar tool
  
  
  • Should be able to support a minimum of four of the areas listed:
  
  
  • Security Control Assessment
  
  
  • Security Code Analysis
  
  
  • Product Evaluation
  
  
  • Document Review and Security Technical Writing
  
  
  • Risk Assessment and Risk Management
  
  
  • Policy and Audit Services
  
  
  • 5 or more years directly supporting security of IT systems
  
  
  
  

Certification(s) (at least one (1) of the following):

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)


• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)


• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)


• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)


• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $94,360- $145,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Application Deadline: May 25,2025

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company's policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:

• 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

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Culture and Values:

Guided by our core values-Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)- we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work.

Through our H.E.A.R.T. Awards Program, colleagues and managers can recognize each other for actions that exemplify these values. Recognized employees receive a detailed nomination highlighting their contributions, which is shared with their manager. Each quarter, select nominees have the opportunity to receive a monetary bonus as an extra thank-you for their impact.

Our Company:

Alpha Omega is an award-winning Federal IT solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions across the National Security, Federal Financial, Healthcare, and Space & Science domains. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 800 employees nationwide with $230m in revenue. With the January 2025 acquisitions of SeKON and Macro Solutions, we have expanded our capabilities to further support our customers in digital modernization, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

We are committed to supporting our agency partners as they transform their operations, delivering on our purpose to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of future generations:

• National Security - Supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State.


• Federal Financial - We bring deep expertise in enterprise financial systems, supporting agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).


• Healthcare - Our Health IT capabilities, enhance health outcomes for the warfighter via the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and support public health initiatives at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).


• Space & Science - We leverage technology to advance agricultural sustainability, secure our nation's food supply, and prepare for natural disasters, working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future.

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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