Job Title: Senior Security Specialist - ISSO Clearance Required: ; Public TrustWork Location: Onsite at the Department of Treasury; 1500 Penn Ave, Washington, DC.Alpha Omega is seeking a qualified Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team to support one of our government customers. The primary responsibilities for the position are to support all activities that ensure the level of security documented with the security authorization is maintained at an acceptable level of risk. The nature of the work requires that the candidate demonstrates initiative, organization, responsibility, customer service skills, and the ability to be flexible and adaptive to a fast-paced, fluid business environment. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively and decisively with all levels of the organization, collaborate within and across teams and be able to solve practical problems as well as exercise sound judgement with regards to sensitive and confidential information.
Key Responsibilities:The ideal candidate will have real hands-on ISSO experience. They should understand the full RMF process from start to finish, be comfortable working with different IA controls, and have experience using scanning tools and supporting ATO packages. Candidates should know FS-191, operational directives, and compliance requirements, along with a solid grasp of NIST RMF (SP 800-37) and NIST SP 800-53 controls (Rev 4 & Rev 5), CNSSI 1253.
- Provide subject matter expertise to ensure compliance with Treasury, DHS, and NIST cybersecurity policies and frameworks.
- Support the implementation and sustainment of security controls in alignment with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Responsibility for and to assist system owners in maintaining system Authorization to Operate (ATO) status.
- Enhance Treasury's ability to measure, report, and manage cybersecurity posture and control effectiveness at a maturity level consistent with OIG FISMA Metrics Level 4 ("Managed and Measurable").
- Strengthen collaboration and information sharing across internal Treasury offices and external partners to support cybersecurity risk reduction and resilience.
- Create and maintain documents like SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and other continuous monitoring reports/artifacts.
Required Qualifications:Experience/Skills:- 5+ years of experience as ISSO.
- Highly responsive to customer needs.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience supporting systems hosted in Cloud environments.
- Experience supporting systems in Agile and DevOps environments
Certifications (Must have one certification):- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Salary and Benefit Information:The likely salary range for this position is $86,000 - $120,000. 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: January 10, 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:
- 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.
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.
Through our H.E.A.R.T. Awards Program, colleagues and managers can recognize each other for actions that exemplify these values. Recognized employees receive a detailed nomination highlighting their contributions, which is shared with their manager. Each quarter, select nominees have the opportunity to receive a monetary bonus as an extra thank-you for their impact.
Our Company:Alpha Omega is an award-winning Federal IT solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions across the National Security, Federal Financial, Healthcare, and Space & Science domains. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 800 employees nationwide with $230m in revenue. With the January 2025 acquisitions of SeKON and Macro Solutions, we have expanded our capabilities to further support our customers in digital modernization, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
We are committed to supporting our agency partners as they transform their operations, delivering on our purpose to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of future generations:
- National Security - Supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State.
- Federal Financial - We bring deep expertise in enterprise financial systems, supporting agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
- Healthcare - Our Health IT capabilities, enhance health outcomes for the warfighter via the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and support public health initiatives at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
- Space & Science - We leverage technology to advance agricultural sustainability, secure our nation's food supply, and prepare for natural disasters, working with the 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.
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.
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