Principal ISSO, Info Sys Security Officer

Alpha Omega 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: Principal ISSO
Work Location: Arlington, VA (onsite preferred, remote work considered)
Clearance Required: DHS Public Trust EOD, US Citizen

Alpha Omega is searching for a Principal Information System Security Officer to support a government customer. The primary responsibilities for the position are to support all activities that ensure the level of security documented with the security authorization is maintained at an acceptable level of risk. The nature of the work requires that the candidate demonstrate initiative, organization, responsibility, customer service skills, and the ability to be flexible and adaptive to a fast-paced, fluid business environment. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively and decisively with all levels of the organization and be able to solve practical problems as well as exercise sound judgement with regards to sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively create, monitor and update the status of POA&Ms to ensure weaknesses are resolved in accordance to their scheduled completion dates.
• Create of Waivers or Risk Acceptance Memos to assist in the effective management of system risks.
• Conduct an annual assessment in accordance with guidance in the DHS Information Security Performance Plan.
• Review and update security authorization documents as needed, but at least annually;
• Conduct Contingency Plan tests at least annually and updating the plan;
• Perform system self-assessments as part of the customer's Ongoing Authorization program;
• Monitor and respond to Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM)/Patch Management.
• Provide audit support for assigned systems (Financial, A-123, FISMA, internal, DHS, etc.), throughout the audit (Pre, During, and Post Audit).
• Maintain knowledge of inventory in accreditation boundary.
• Devise a plan to certify and accredit their assigned Information system or information systems.
• Respond to emerging requirements or policies as set by legislation, regulation or policy.
• Participate in DevOps Sec (security integrated into Agile processes) requirements for assigned systems.
• Support the review and update security authorization documents as needed, but at least annually
• Help coordinate with Privacy, Records, and Information Governance Divisions related to compliance documentation and other requirements.
• Provide audit support for assigned systems (Financial, A-123, FISMA, internal, DHS, etc.), throughout the audit (Pre, During, and Post Audit).
• Proactively ensure security requirements are included in development cycle (Waterfall, Agile, SecDevOPs).
• Use DHS’ and mandated enterprise IA Compliance Tools.
• Ensure CM processes are followed to ensure that any changes do not introduce new security risks.
• Support the management system Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM) Compliance.
• Experience leading a team of ISSOs

Required Skills/Experience:

• No