Assist in preparing and updating foundational ATO documentation under senior staff guidance (e.g., SSP sections, IRP updates, PTA/PIA drafts, CMP updates).
Support tracking and maintenance of ATO packages in ServiceNow CAM, including uploading artifacts and organizing evidence.
Support Continuous Monitoring tasks using ServiceNow CAM, updating dashboards with supervision.
Help coordinate routine security vulnerability scanning requests and compile scan outputs for review.
Participate as a note‑taker or supporting analyst during tabletop and functional IRP/ISCP/DRP exercises.
Assist with gathering data for POA&M updates and maintain documentation libraries.
Conduct initial reviews of security findings and escalate issues to senior analysts.
Help with administrative tasks related to audit preparation, evidence gathering, and compliance reporting.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams by collecting information needed for engineering, privacy, or security reviews.
Learn and apply fundamental cybersecurity frameworks, VA security processes, and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Systems, or similar; OR equivalent experience or certifications.
0–2 years of cybersecurity experience (internship, entry-level role, or coursework projects acceptable).
Familiarity with RMF, NIST SP 800-53 security controls, creating and updating artifacts and FISMA security documents, control implementation details, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
Basic understanding of vulnerability scanning tools, ATO processes, or GRC workflows.
Foundational understanding of security concepts such as risk, compliance, configuration management, and incident response.
Willingness to learn VA GRC tools such as eMASS and ServiceNow CAM.
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Suitability/Public Trust Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have resided in the United States for a minimum of three (3) years.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate Discounts
Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
Referral Bonus Program
Internal Mobility Program
Pet Insurance
Flexible Work Environment

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurityvulnerability scanningATO documentationsecurity controlsFISMA security documentsPlan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)risk management framework (RMF)incident responseconfiguration managementcompliance reporting

Soft Skills

attention to detaildocumentation skillseffective communicationcollaborationnote-taking