IT Operations Analyst jobs in Grand Junction, CO

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. Beyond peer-to-peer recognition, awarded employees also receive a $250 bonus in their paychecks. Each quarter, the H.E.A.R.T. award commitment will identify one exceptional employee to receive the $10,000 H.E.A.R.T. bonus.  

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

Come grow with us!  

Job Title: IT Operations Manager

Work Location: Fairmont WV, Boulder, CO, or DC Metro
Clearance Required: Public Trust, US Citizenship Required

Job Summary: 

The IT Operations Manager plans, manages tasks, and directs staff to operate and maintain the FISMA High system computers and networks in order to perform their functions as well as enterprise cyber security services. The ITOPs Manager ensures compliance with the IT Security policies and positions the staff to maintain control implementation and documentation in accordance with NIST 800-53 r5 high-impact security controls.

Responsibilities includes:

• Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researching information security standards; conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studying architecture/platform; identifying integration issues; preparing cost estimates.
• Plans security systems by evaluating network and security technologies; developing requirements for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, firewalls, and related security and network devices; designs public key infrastructures (PKIs), including use of certification authorities (CAs) and digital signatures as well as hardware and software; adhering to industry standards.
• Maintains security security plan by monitoring and ensuring compliance to standards, policies, and procedures; developing and conducting training programs.
• Maintain security standards of the information systems by monitoring the IT environment; identifying security and operational gaps; evaluating and implementing enhancements.
• Prepares system security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

Required Skills/Experience

The IT Operations Manager should possess and maintain one or more of the following technical certifications or equivalent industry certifications:

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• ISC2 Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) - highly desirable
• ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• ISACA Certified Information System Manager (CISM)
• ISACA Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
• GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)
• EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
• Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr)
• Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security
• Axelos ITIL Master
• Axelos ITIL Strategic Leader (SL)

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.