What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Engineer position at Alpha Omega?
Alpha Omega Integration LLC is an award-winning Federal IT (Information Technology) 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: Security Engineer
Clearance Required: Public Trust
Work Location: Kansas City, MO (preferred) or Remote
The Detection and Monitoring liaison to USDA mission areas supports helping the ISC and the USDA Mission areas regarding with vulnerability management including, but not limited to, vulnerability alerting, emergency directives, binding operation directives, reporting, tracking, meetings, and coordination.
The primary purpose is to support USDA ISC is working on transitioning an Excel spreadsheet system to an automated dashboard system to improve vulnerability management in a more efficient manner.
This position will be responsible to help with the following:
- Help with the migration scanning data from an Excel reporting system to help to a dashboard system scanning data (Tenable, Tanium, Splunk, etc.).
- Surge support working with the Mission Areas as a liaison to ensure the vulnerability dashboards meet Mission Area needs and ensure the collaboration between ISC and the Mission Area to resolve identified vulnerabilities as efficiently as possible.
- Provide vulnerability mitigation support for ISC and customers as it relates to vulnerability data received from the scanning software through reports.
- Evaluate vulnerability report results ensuring we receive the most accurate and valid data as it pertains to the environment.
- Actively escalate all critical issues to ISC federal staff in a timely manner, and coordinate problem identification and troubleshooting calls with all necessary parties.
Required Skills
- Background in cybersecurity
- Strong familiarity with Office 365, particularly in PowerPoint & Excel
- Background in vulnerability management, (understanding CVEs, etc.)
- Expert skills in Excel (highly experienced).
- Strong report writing skills.
- Experience with creating Splunk dashboards.
Preferred Skills
- Prefer prior scanning experience and report reading experience with Tenable.
- Cybersecurity certification such as Security , CySA
- Tanium report reading background is preferred.
- Basic skills in Python Scripting strongly preferred.
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.
