GovCIO Senior Cyber Security Specialist Montpelier, Vermont Apply Now

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Cyber Security Specialist (Remote). This position is 100% remote. Core Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). This individual will support cybersecurity efforts across multiple stakeholders and agencies in support of the VA Health Services Portfolio.

Responsibilities

1. Provide expert-level support to cybersecurity efforts across multiple stakeholders within the VA Health Services Portfolio.
2. Lead strategic security initiatives, consulting on complex projects, and overseeing teams to ensure comprehensive security compliance and risk management.
3. Correlate threat data from various sources to establish the identity and modus operandi of hackers.
4. Provide assessments and reports facilitating situational awareness of current cyber threats.
5. Develop cyber threat profiles and produce cyber threat assessments.
6. Provide computer forensic and intrusion support for high technology investigations.
7. Communicate and provide consultative support on system security certification & accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO).
8. Coordinate and lead security and privacy activities within project teams.
9. Review and identify system/application security controls in accordance with NIST SP-800 53 Rev 4 guidance and VA Handbook 6500.
10. Perform cyber security and information system risk analysis, vulnerability assessment, and regulatory compliance assessment.
11. Responsible for on-time deliverables of assigned security and privacy artifacts.
12. Identify and mitigate risks to the program.
13. Demonstrate experience in a remote work environment.
14. Proactively communicate and coordinate with various internal and external project stakeholders.
15. Support adoption of new technologies and products.
16. Work independently with minimal guidance and supervision.
17. Participate in support activities related to security architecture & engineering in the SDLC IT lifecycle.
18. Support a team of other cyber security professionals.
19. Support application development/maintenance and IT operations with DevSecOps and Agile practices.
20. Participate in new task orders to ensure Cyber concepts are considered within design and architecture phases.
21. Build and develop cyber security related artifacts.
22. Implement scans, cloud security solutions; analyze, evaluate, and plan enterprise solutions.
23. Resolve requests for assistance in troubleshooting issues.
24. Participate in planning of upgrades, replacement, configuration, and maintenance of security projects.
25. Work with system owners to address POA&M and continual system security evaluation processes.
26. Interface with internal and external agency security personnel to establish and maintain Interagency Security Agreements (ISAs).
27. Analyze process improvement areas and recommend changes to processes/procedures for efficiencies/cost-savings.
28. Support ATO, the VA System Steward, and the VA ISSO in support of ATCs, ATOs, eMASS, REEF, and other security tracking systems.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

1. Bachelor's with 12+ years (or commensurate experience).
2. Strong understanding and hands-on experience with FISMA, NIST-800-53 guidance, HIPAA, and HITECH Act.
3. Experience achieving an ATO for projects within the VA or other Federal Agencies.
4. Experience supporting Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation (C&A).
5. Ticketing systems experience such as Remedy, ServiceNow.
6. Ability to work both independently and lead collaborations with project team members.
7. Demonstrated experience in a remote work environment.
8. Security+ or other applicable certification.
9. Analytical and investigation skills.
10. Able to obtain Suitability/Public Trust Clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience

1. Experience as a VA ISSO or System Steward.
2. Experience with the VA’s Governance, Risk management and Compliance (GRC) Tool - eMASS.
3. CISSP certification.
4. Experience with achieving an ATO for SaaS and/or Cloud-based applications.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Salary Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.