Job Description
Join the Mission to Serve Those Who Served.
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join the Office of Information and Technology at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In this pivotal role, you will safeguard the integrity of our nation's most critical veteran data and ensure the resilience of our federal IT infrastructure.
As a key player in our Information Security team, you will lead initiatives to mitigate emerging threats, ensure compliance with federal regulations, and drive the modernization of our security posture. If you are a technical expert passionate about public service and national security, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Directly contribute to the security of veterans' information and federal systems.
- Competitive Compensation: Salary range of $120k - $150k based on experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Federal health benefits, retirement plan (TSP), generous leave, and work-life balance programs.
- Professional Growth: Access to cutting-edge training, certifications, and career advancement opportunities within the federal sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability scans to identify security gaps within federal systems and networks.
- Implement and enforce cybersecurity policies and frameworks, including NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP requirements.
- Monitor security alerts and manage incident response processes to mitigate cyber threats in real-time.
- Lead security architecture reviews for new IT projects and ensure compliance with federal standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Provide expert guidance and training to junior staff and stakeholders on security best practices and compliance.
- Manage compliance documentation and participate in external audits and internal assessments.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a federal government or highly regulated environment.
- Certification required: CISSP or CISM (Security+ or CEH preferred).
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance is mandatory.
- Deep knowledge of NIST frameworks, FISMA, and federal privacy laws (Privacy Act of 1974).
- Proficiency with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar).
- Strong experience with cloud security principles (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) in a government context.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical leadership.