Salary
💰 $48,678 - $60,000 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
Cyber Security
About the role
- Support the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls across project systems.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of documentation to support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation with technical teams.
- Monitor system compliance with NIST, FISMA, and VA security policies.
- Analyze security event data and report incidents or anomalies to senior staff.
- Assist with Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) tracking and resolution.
- Support risk management processes and security audits.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure system design and implementation.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal cybersecurity trends and tools.
- Support the Consolidated Corporate Support Services (CCSS) 2.0 contract for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Requirements
- 2 years of related professional experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline is required or related field.
- Familiarity with VA security tools and compliance frameworks (e.g., eMASS, Nessus, RMF).
- Experience supporting FISMA-moderate or higher environments.
- Security certifications such as Security+, CAP, or CISSP (associate-level acceptable).
- Strong attention to detail and understanding of information assurance principles.