Key Role:
Track efforts and perform tasks for Aid and Attendance (A&A) within Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure assigned information systems, devices, and networks can obtain and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) and other decisions. Plan, coordinate, and lead teams to conduct assessments of information systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and security requirements in accordance with the A&A process. Perform secondary responsibilities such as testing CCIs, validating Security Plans, weekly status updates, and extensive work in Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) packages. Support Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs), the Security Control Assessor (SCA), and other cybersecurity leadership in the execution and enforcement of cybersecurity and RMF processes.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience with defense-in-depth and information security, assurance principles, and associated supporting technologies
Ability to work as an independent security practitioner and participate in a small team of security personnel reviewing the same system
Ability to organize, analyze, and write technical documents that can be understood by non-technical individuals
Ability to obtain a security clearance
HS diploma or GED
Additional Qualifications:
Experience with Prisma Cloud or Twistlock and containerization
Experience with VA Cyber Security
Experience with performing Information Assurance (IA) controls analysis, testing, and risk assessments
Experience with Nessus, Nmap, Burpsuite, Linux security, such as RHEL7, and AWS cloud security
Experience with using vulnerability scanning and assessment tools necessary to identify and document compliance
Knowledge of eMASS
Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and 800-37, CNSSI 1254, and other VA Risk Management policies
Ability to identify and evaluate major applications, infrastructure, enclaves, and Enterprise environments based on accreditation boundaries
Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
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