Cyber Security Strategist

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.

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

Come grow with us!  

Job Title: Cyber Security Strategist
Location: Remote
Clearance Required: Public Trust

Alpha Omega is seeking a Cyber Security Strategist to be a part of a Federal strategy and policy program. This team works closely with senior federal leadership to distill national cyber security mission requirements, identify gaps in current services, and draft strategic documents outlining future activities, ensuring they closely align with national cyber memoranda, security plans, policies and publications. This position is not technical in nature, but rather requires an ability to work well with senior leaders, understand the current internal and external cybersecurity policy and plan landscape, and draft detailed strategic documents.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting research and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to uncover issues, identify trends, and provide insights that drive organizational strategy, operational and budgetary alignment with national policy.
• Designing and delivering customized, engaging, results-oriented documents to help achieve organizational transformation outcomes. Use design thinking principles to facilitate problem-solving for a range of government audiences, from senior leaders to front-line implementers.
• Developing risk mitigating strategies, identifying areas for systemic improvement, and building long-term strategies to ensure assets are secure, and internal and external compliance requirements are addressed.
• Providing content and artifact development, review and expertise drafting cybersecurity documentation, including organizational and change management plans, technical roadmaps, programmatic strategies and implementation plans, and compelling justification of same.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Zero Trust and Supply Chain Management background is strongly preferred.
• Background in security standards and frameworks such as: NIST CSF, FISMA, Privacy & FedRAMP.
• Has experience working with executives and senior management as well as cybersecurity engineers & architects.
• Experience in cyber security policy, organizational change management, roadmaps, and strategy and implementation plan development.
• Possess strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and translate external business requirements into internal ones.
• Ability to identify and solve the core business needs, turning vague or aspirational requirements into clear and concise strategic requirements.
• Ability to conduct reviews of current activities to identify gaps between current activities and other requirements.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Ability to build solid relationships and become a trusted advisor to clients.
• Maintains awareness of client environment, culture, challenges, and areas for improvement.
• Maintains external environmental awareness of legislation, regulations, and policies that may impact the client.
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a cross functional team.
• Ability to identify and solve problems independently in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to handle multiple, concurrent projects.
• Ability to convey information in a clear and compelling manner.
• Must be an experienced strategy writer. Strong writing skills a must.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Strong team leadership skills preferred.
• Project Management experience is a strong plus. PMP nice but not required.
• High-level cloud background a plus but not required.
• Ability to learn quickly.

Preferred Certifications:

• At least one related cybersecurity industry certification (i.e., C/CISO, CISM, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

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.

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