Security Steward

Role Description

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.

• 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 include 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

• 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.

Application Deadline

8/31/2026