Sr. Vulnerability Scanning, Security Engineer

Alpha Omega Integration LLC is an award-winning Federal IT Solutions provider. Since its inception in September 2016, we have grown from a start-up to a $100m/year business. Alpha Omega’s growth stems from our mission focus: to make the US Government the best in the world. We achieve that via advanced capabilities in the areas of Design & Product Management, DevSecOps & Cloud Engineering, Intelligent Automation, and Cybersecurity.  

Our consistent growth has fostered a series of accolades including Inc. 5000 and Washington Technology’s Fast 50 awards for five consecutive years, Virginia Business Best Places to Work ten years in a row, and Maryland Technology Council's 2022 Government Contract of the Year over $50 Million Dollars award, to name a few. 

We are seeking passionate federal IT professionals to join our team.  

Come support our nation’s government agencies and make a difference! 

Why Us?  

We have H.E.A.R.T.! Alpha Omega's Core Values – (H) harmony, (E) engagement, (A) accountability, (R) resourcefulness, and (T) tenacity- collectively are an acrostic reminder of the values that guide the work we do.  

We foster a culture that recognizes and rewards hard work. Our H.E.A.R.T. program invites colleagues and managers from across the organization to recognize each other for living out our core values. Spotlighted employees enjoy a detailed nomination about their core-values-aligned actions which are then shared with their manager.

Ready to embark on a rewarding, challenging, and fulfilling career in the Federal IT Solutions space? 

Come grow with us!  

Job Title: Sr. Vulnerability Scanning - Security Engineer
Clearance Required: Active Secret, US Citizen
Work Location: Kearneysville, WV or Portsmouth, VA & Remote (hybrid 1-2 days onsite, as required)

Alpha Omega is looking for a focused, driven self-starter to work in a highly dynamic, cross-functional, complex IT environment. The Security Engineer will be responsible for assisting the Vulnerability Scanning team and engineering functions within Cyber Operations Team.  The Security Engineer will report directly to the Cyber Operations Project Manager, while independently leading and or conducting enterprise and system-level Security Engineering tasks.

The successful candidate should have experience performing scanning-related tasks; expert verbal and written communication skills; ability to interpret NIST and DoD guidance; and experience with industry tools, such as STIG viewer and ACAS.

Responsibilities:

• Performs network vulnerability scanning using ACAS, and performs vulnerability analysis, vulnerability reporting in accordance with the provisions of DoD, DISA, and NIST policies, directives, and guidelines.
• Diagnoses and resolves ACAS vulnerability scanning credential failures, false positives, scanning issues and reporting issues.
• Provides detailed reports including data, analyses, and conclusions upon completion of tests, scans, and assessments, including mitigations and, if indicated, appropriate escalation of identified risks and vulnerabilities.
• Performs other Network Security/Information Assurance tasks as assigned.
• Leads/Participates in system/security policy and standards development, including writing guidelines, standards, procedures, and other technical documentation.
• Develop, review, and reconcile IA security policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, and other technical documentation.
• Perform research to ensure knowledge proficiency remains aligned to technologies and industry best practices.
• Engage constructively within the team to identify and resolve challenges or exploit opportunities.
• MUST possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. MUST be comfortable discussing (both verbally and in writing) status and risks/project impacts with all levels of management and project stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret NIST and DoD guidance

Required Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of related experience
• IAT Level II Security Certification, in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M
• Basic knowledge of common Operating Systems to include, Windows, Unix, Windows Server, Cisco Routers, Firewalls, Proxies, and Switches.
• Experience with industry tools, such as STIG viewer and ACAS

Preferred Qualifications:

• IAT Level III Security Certification, in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program; CISSP or CASP CE certification in good standing
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT
• Familiarity with IAVMs, DISA STIGs, POA&Ms, and related Federal/DoD policies and regulation
• Experience and familiarity with DevSecOps principles especially in terms of secure coding best practices
• Background in some or all of the following: Networking, Security Engineering, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management.

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment.  In accordance with the law and our organizational values, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status)”.  Final hiring decisions at Alpha Omega will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.   

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA, women, people over 40, and differently-abled folks are strongly encouraged to apply.

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