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The Cybersecurity SME serves as a senior technical expert and recognized leader in the cybersecurity community, performing Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) services and cybersecurity compliance assessment, management, and reporting for the client information systems and operational technology. The Cybersecurity SME confers with Government management, leads the outline and development of cybersecurity strategies and solutions, resolves complex problems requiring in-depth subject matter knowledge, and advises on the impact of new legislation, mandates, regulations, technologies, and industry best practices relevant to the client.\nKey Responsibilities:\nServe as the designated Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) for assigned client information systems, operational technology (OT), and hybrid cyber-physical platforms; lead the full NIST SP 800-37 RMF lifecycle from categorization through continuous monitoring and decommissioning.\nDevelop, maintain, and manage RMF authorization packages in eMASS, including SSPs, SCTMs, POA&Ms, Security Assessment Reports, Contingency Plans, Incident Response Plans, risk assessments, hardware/software lists, network topology and boundary diagrams, and data flow diagrams.\nPerform Security Readiness Reviews (SRRs); review and analyze ACAS/Nessus vulnerability scan results; assign, track, and validate remediation through patching cycles or POA&Ms, including false-positive management and DISA ticket coordination.\nMaintain continuous monitoring and ensure ongoing compliance with DoD, DHS, and USCG security requirements and DISA STIGs; support cATO initiatives, automated evidence collection, and dashboard integration.\nConduct Security Impact Assessments for proposed system changes; participate in change management boards, DHS SELC reviews, acquisition milestones (PMR, PDR, CDR), CONOPS working groups, and technical exchange meetings.\nIntegrate Zero Trust principles, RMF controls, and OT/ICS-specific security requirements into system designs; conduct security engineering analyses, trade studies, and architectural risk assessments.\nEvaluate emerging threats, adversary TTPs, OT/ICS vulnerabilities, and supply-chain risks; recommend safeguards and mitigation strategies that reduce cyber-attack surface and enhance resilience.\nTrack and report status on authoritative orders (OPORDs, TASKORDs, FRAGOs, ALCOASTs, TCTOs) from JFHQ-DoDIN, USCYBERCOM, and CGCYBER.\nProduce weekly, monthly, and quarterly cybersecurity readiness updates, metrics, executive-level briefings, and risk memorandums for Government leadership; respond to ad hoc cybersecurity data calls.\nProvide senior technical leadership and mentorship to the ISSE/SME team; formulate and submit continuous improvement recommendations to the COR regarding contracted operations.\nIf serving as dual-hatted Task Order PjM: act as primary point of contact for the COR; provide day-to-day operational and technical oversight, personnel scheduling, workload prioritization, quality control, and coordination of travel, training, and on/offboarding.\nRequired Qualifications:\nRequired Experience/Skills :\nMinimum 8 years of related, progressive cybersecurity experience in a technical field related to this labor category.\nActive professional certification (DoD 8140/8570 qualifying): CISSP-ISSAP or CISSP-ISSEP. Certification must be current prior to the start of performance; waivers will not be granted.\nActive final SECRET personnel security clearance (Tier 3 / SF-86 investigation) with the ability to maintain eligibility for the duration of the task order; execution of a Classified Information Non-Disclosure Agreement (SF-312) required.\nS. citizenship; favorably adjudicated background investigation and FBI fingerprint check; ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) as a condition of continued employment.\nRecognized expertise and technical leadership in the cybersecurity discipline, with exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to interface with all levels of Government management.\nDemonstrated experience implementing the RMF, including system categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring.\nCore knowledge of: risk management processes; national and international cybersecurity laws, regulations, policies, and ethics; cybersecurity principles; cyber threats and vulnerabilities; computer networking concepts, protocols, and network security methodologies; and the operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with USCG/DoD security tools: eMASS, ACAS/Nessus/Security Center, Elastic SIEM, HBSS, Tanium, Splunk, ServiceNow, and Burp Suite.\nExperience with OT/ICS/SCADA security, shipboard or aviation platform systems, and the DoD “Assess Only” process.\nFamiliarity with DHS 4300A, COMDTINST cybersecurity policy, DoDAF artifacts, ITIL/DESMF practices, and DevSecOps pipelines.\nPrior USCG, DHS, or DoD RMF support experience.\nWork Environment & Additional Requirements:\nHybrid schedule: routine telework is authorized, but personnel must report on-site (hoteling) for classified (SECRET) work, SIPRNet access, meetings and events requiring presence, training, and personnel on/offboarding\nWork schedules mirror Government staff requirements, performed within a 0600-1800 window including all core hours, Monday through Friday.\nOccasional CONUS travel may be requested (and potentially Alaska, Hawaii, or U.S. Territories), including other DoD facilities, client locations\n(Required or Preferred) Education :\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or other related technical discipline from an accredited institution. (No substitution of experience for the education requirement is permitted)\nSalary and Benefit Information:\nThe likely salary range for this position is $135,000- $195,000. 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, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.\nApplication Deadline: January 15, 2027\nJoining 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:\n15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave\nEleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)\nHealth and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)\nLife Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums\n401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service\nFSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans\nAnnual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit.\nWe regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.\nOur Company:\nAlpha Omega is an award-winning solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions for our customers. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 700 employees nationwide consisting of former operators, technologists, and strategists who bring decades of government and industry experience. They are united by one purpose: ensuring our nation’s continued global leadership.\nWe have a unified operating model providing technical capabilities and solutions for customers across two main business units:\n National Security - supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Department of State (DOS). \n National Resilience - supporting agencies such as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Treasury, Health & Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)\nThrough strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future.\nCulture and Values:\nGuided by our core values-Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)- we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work.\nAlpha Omega's culture is driven by our values and mission. We invest in top talent through mentorship, growth, and meaningful work. We value individuality, reward integrity, and foster a diverse, high-performing team united by purpose-at work, in service, and in the community.\n\nAlpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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