Cybersecurity and Network Security Engineer

Job Title: Cybersecurity and Network Security Engineer
Clearance Required: Public Trust Clearance
Work Location: Hybrid in Rockville, MD

Alpha Omega is seeking a qualified Cybersecurity and Network Security Engineer with in-depth experience in perimeter security solutions supporting National Institutes of Health (NIH) specifically the Office of Research Services/Office of Research Facilities (ORS/ORF). The ICS/OT/IoT Cybersecurity and Network Security Engineer will support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in assessing, improving, and maintaining the cybersecurity posture of ICS (Industrial Control Systems), OT (Operational Technology), and IoT (Internet of Things) environments. The engineer will lead security audits, perform risk and vulnerability assessments, and develop remediation roadmaps tailored to the NIH's unique operational landscape. This position requires a balance of strategic planning and hands-on technical execution to ensure protection against internal and external cyber threats, both intentional and accidental.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct inventory and security risk assessments of hardware and software assets, identifying vulnerabilities and areas of obsolescence.
• Review and validate network architecture designs, ensuring adherence to industry best practices such as the "zones and conduits" model and proper use of Industrial DMZs.
• Evaluate and configure security appliances (e.g., firewalls, IDS, IPS) to ensure optimal security posture.
• Design and deploy network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, and virtualization solutions.
• Analyze system logs, security events, and packet captures to detect threats, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Perform cyber vulnerability assessments within manufacturing and critical infrastructure environments, including identifying unauthorized access, remote connection risks, and unsecure endpoints.
• Review government cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and plans to ensure compliance and applicability.
• Develop detailed security documentation including network diagrams, implementation plans, mitigation strategies, SAT procedures, and logical architecture plans.
• Travel to NIH sites as required to support on-site assessments and implementations.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or related), Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

Experience/Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience designing, assessing, and implementing ICS/OT network architectures.
• Proficiency in OT communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, CIP, Modbus, OPC).
• Knowledge of industrial network topologies (e.g., ring, star).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks for ICS/OT such as ISA-99/IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, CIS, Purdue Model.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deploy Ethernet/IP communication systems.
• Experience with Nozomi Cyber-Physical System (CPS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA).
• GIAC certifications such as GICSP, GRID, or CIP.
• ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity certification.
• Networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, JNCIP-ENT).
• Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CEH, CISA, CISM, CCSP).
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK for ICS and NERC CIP compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of general cybersecurity frameworks (ISO/IEC 27001/27002, ISO 15408, NIST CSF, NIST SP800-53).
• Practical understanding of DCS, PLCs, SCADA, and related ICS systems.
• Experience in performing vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat hunting within ICS/OT environments.
• Prior experience as a Control Systems or SCADA Engineer in manufacturing or power generation.
• Certified Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus.

Certification(s):

• CompTIA CCNA and CISSP certifications.

Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $92,000 - $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: 7/19/2025

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.