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Job Title: Security Steward
Work Location: Remote (Atlanta, GA area)
Clearance Required: Public Trust

Alpha Omega is looking for a Security Steward to enhance our dynamic team, dedicated to supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Security Steward Services.

Key Responsiblities:

• Experience conducting RMF (Risk Management Framework) process throughout the entire lifecycle, including IATT, ATO-C, ATO, ASR, and DATO, as well as continuous monitoring
• Hands-on experience with maintaining programs of record using GRC tools, Archer experience preferred
• Experience performing IAVA (Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert) management
• Working and documenting Risk Management Framework processing with end results achieving an Authority to Operate (ATO)
• Network security, continuous monitoring, system auditing, and security policy development
• Compliance scanning tools (ACAS, Fortify); running scans, evaluating results, and determining remediation steps
• Writing POAMs, including detailed justifications for program-required non-compliant items
• Thorough understanding of and experience with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
• Vulnerability remediation activities, scanning and analysis, and STIG/ Manual Checklist auditing
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently within deadlines while ensuring that complex information is conveyed in a clear, accurate, and concise manner under normal and in crisis situations
• Skill in the use of various types of office automation to includes Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and Access)
• Superior verbal and written communication and customer service skills including presenting to senior government officials
• Ability to work collaboratively and proactively with customers and program office members in a multi-vendor environment

Preferred Skills:

• NIST, DISA, and HHS Security Standards and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes
• DISA CAL and ports, protocols, and services
• Application security best practices
• Cloud and on-premises security measures and best practices

Required Skills:

• 5-10 years of specialized Information Assurance experience

 Education: 

• Degree in cyber security, IT, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.

Required Certification:

• CompTIA Security+

Preferred Certification:

• IAT III certifications (CISSP, CISM, CASP)

Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $107,000- $135,000. 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.

Application Deadline: 8/31/2026

Joining 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:

• 15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Company:

Alpha 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.

We have a unified operating model providing technical capabilities and solutions for customers across two main business units:

• National Security – supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Department of State (DOS). 
• 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)

Through 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. 

Culture and Values:

Guided 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.

Alpha 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.

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.