Aisso

Job Title: AISSO
Clearance Required: Active Secret
Work Location: Hybrid – Elizabeth City, NC (first 30 days onsite & then 2 days/week)

Alpha Omega is seeking a focused, driven self-starter to work in a highly dynamic, cross-functional, complex IT environment. The Alternate Information System Security Officer (AISSO) will represent the ISSO as the IA liaison to assigned Information Systems (IS), Cloud Systems, Platform Information Technology (PIT), and Platform Information Technology Systems (PITS); the candidate will interface with the ISSO, system stakeholders, and upstream and downstream assessment stakeholders to perform security duties.

The AISSO is responsible for helping assigned systems achieve and maintain their Authority to Operate (ATO) or Platform Information Technology Approval (PITA). All supported system missions include supporting national security and search and rescue missions. These systems operate across various technology platforms and environments, including DevOps, Cloud, and traditional data centers. The AISSO reports directly to Team Leads and the Project Manager (PM), while independently engaging in enterprise and system-level cybersecurity-related engineering tasks.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct focused compliance assessments for information systems according to guidance from NIST, OMB, DoD, DHS, FISMA, and internal policies.
• Identify common and inheritable security control applicability across a variety of platforms and applications.
• Analyze DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) implementation compliance and associate checklists to NIST SP 800-53 security controls.
• Conduct comprehensive manual security control testing, document examination, and staff interviews for security controls not covered by STIGs or inheritance.
• Analyze scan results from scanning tools (Nessus, SIEM, ACAS, and so forth) to identify additional information system vulnerabilities; verify scans against approved hardware/software and server lists to identify where gaps exist.
• Plan, develop, finalize, and review key deliverables at each stage of the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) project using applicable DoD and DHS tools and guidance.
• Prepare and track POA&Ms in eMASS for items that are out of compliance; identify risks and remediation recommendations.
• Manage project expectations to ensure requirements are understood and agreed upon by stakeholders.
• Assess proposed changes to information systems; identify risks of the proposed change and whether the proposed change affects the system ATO or FIPS categorization level.
• 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.
• Identify and recommend process improvements relating to the A&A process and/or established guidelines.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure information system A&A efforts are completed within stated deadlines.
• 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.
• Possess familiarity with FedRAMP inheritable controls and cloud-based security principles.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience/Skills:
• Five (5) years of related experience
• Experience implementing or assessing DISA STIGs
• Experience with RMF workflow
• Experience with industry tools, such as STIG viewer, ACAS, and eMASS
• Fundamental MS Office skills including Word, Excel, etc.

• Certification(s):
  • IAM II or IAT III Security Certification, in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT (preferred)

• Experience/Skills:

• Familiarity with overlays, including CFO, Privacy, Facility, and NSS
• Experience and familiarity with DevSecOps principles especially in terms of secure coding best practices
• Experience and familiarity with framework of principles supporting Zero Trust Architecture
• Experience with Cloud-based (FEDRAMP) system authorization

• Certification(s)
  • IAT III Security Certification, in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program; CISSP or CASP CE certification in good standing

Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $86,035 - $115,000. 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, geographic location, 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: 5/21/2025

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:

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

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.

Our Company:

Alpha Omega is an award-winning Federal IT Solutions provider. Since our inception in 2016, we have grown our revenues to $140 million and our employee population to almost 500 people located across the U.S.

At the heart of Alpha Omega’s mission lies a comprehensive approach to addressing the most critical domains shaping our world today. Through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge technology, the company is committed to delivering mission-enabling solutions that transcend boundaries and propel progress in key areas. We deliver mission-focused solutions in our domain areas of national security, foreign affairs and climate science leveraging our expertise in cybersecurity, data and AI, and digital modernization.

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 seven years in a row, and USA Today and Washington Post Top Workplaces. 

Alpha Omega places significant emphasis on bolstering national security efforts in collaboration with key government agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Through our National Security domain, we provide innovative solutions and strategic partnerships, the company is committed to safeguarding America’s safety and prosperity. From implementing advanced cybersecurity protocols to strengthening critical infrastructure resilience, Alpha Omega’s contributions are instrumental in defending the nation against evolving threats. Furthermore, our dedication extends to protecting the interests of our service members within the Coast Guard, recognizing their integral role in the broader national security framework. This comprehensive approach underscores Alpha Omega’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the United States.

Climate science is integral to our national security strategy, as it provides crucial insights into environmental threats that can destabilize regions, exacerbate conflicts, and compromise vital resources essential for the safety and stability of our nation. Moreover, Alpha Omega recognizes the urgency of addressing climate change and its far-reaching implications. Through initiatives like the integration of advanced climate modeling within National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and supporting agricultural production and conservation efforts within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the company actively contributes to the fight against climate crisis. By leveraging technology to drive sustainability and resilience, Alpha Omega underscores its commitment to preserving our planet for future generations.

In addition to its domestic endeavors, our Foreign Affairs domain is deeply engaged in navigating complex foreign affairs and promoting U.S. diplomacy on the global stage. Through collaboration with the U.S. Department of State and other international partners, the company advances national interests while fostering cooperation and mutual understanding. By leveraging technological innovation, Alpha Omega strengthens America’s position as a global leader and promotes stability in an increasingly interconnected world.

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