Senior/Mid Cyber Security Engineer - ISSO

Alpha Team Solutions is committed to maintaining an growing an organization with an established reputation for Cybersecurity Expertise which starts by hand picking the best of the best, the A-Team. If you are ready to be part of the A-Team, we provide a benefits package that includes 100% employer paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid sick & vacation leave and we also invest in our employees' futures by providing a matching 401K contribution with vesting starting from DAY 1.

Alpha Team Solutions, Inc. is seeking multiple experienced Cybersecurity Engineers to serve as an ISSO supporting an Army client located at Fort Bragg. This position requires a deep understanding of the Army's authorization process (RMF), strong knowledge of software development lifecycle and secure software authorization, and proven experience in cybersecurity engineering for cloud-based and distributed environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as a Security and Information Assurance (IA) lead, directly supporting the Government Client's cloud offerings (AWS and Azure) and managing security engineering efforts across the program.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on information assurance (IA) to support both current systems and new technologies under consideration.
• Lead the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process by ensuring systems meet Army RMF requirements and comply with all relevant standards (NIST RMF, 800-53, FEDRAMP, and agency-specific directives).
• Analyze and assess systems, networks, and architectures for security compliance across technical, procedural, and management controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate appropriate security controls, enabling secure and efficient software/system operations.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive suite of security artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), POA&Ms, and other necessary documents.
• Manage vulnerability analysis, review scan results, and implement mitigations for operating systems and applications.
• Act as the key advisor for secure software authorization, working with development teams to embed security in the software lifecycle and facilitate secure deployment.
• Ensure seamless progression through the RMF lifecycle, enabling the Government Client to achieve and maintain system and software authorizations.

Desired Experience

• Extensive knowledge of the Army's RMF process and DoD/IC cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience with software development authorization, secure coding practices, and integrating cybersecurity measures into the SDLC.
• Experience in managing distributed systems and cloud computing environments.
• Hands-on experience developing security artifacts and managing compliance in tools like eMASS.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management and mitigation strategies for both systems and applications.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related technical fields; Master’s Degree preferred.

Certifications: IAT Level II minimum; CISSP strongly preferred. Security+, CEH, Linux+, AWS, and Redhat certifications are desirable.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in IT systems security/information assurance in IC/DoD environments.
• Strong expertise in Army RMF, DCID 6/3, DIACAP, or related frameworks.
• Experience with secure cloud and distributed system operations.
• Background in software development, secure coding practices, or software/system authorization processes is highly desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with experience managing geographically dispersed teams and clients.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, with excellent time management and attention to detail.
• High integrity, urgency, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

Clearance Requirements

Applicants must hold an active SECRET clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

Alpha Team Solutions, Inc. is committed to supporting the cybersecurity and information assurance needs of our clients while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Apply now to contribute to cutting-edge efforts in securing systems and software and join a company that has established a reputation for attracting the top talent in cybersecurity.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $93,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus
• Yearly pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• DevOps: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cloud security: 1 year (Preferred)
• RMF: 10 years (Required)
• eMASS: 3 years (Required)
• Azure: 1 year (Preferred)
• AWS: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cybersecurity: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• DoD 8570 (Preferred)
• CISSP (Preferred)
• CEH (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Bragg, NC 28310: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person