LTS · 14 hours ago
Cyber Security Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expLTS is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Analyst for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Portfolio. This role will support cyber security efforts across multiple projects within a portfolio setting and proactively monitor upcoming cyber priorities across the VA Health portfolio.
Business IntelligenceConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Communicate and provide consultative support on the VA on matters related to system security certification & accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO)
Coordinate and lead security and privacy activities within project teams and develop security and privacy related artifacts
Review and identified system/applications security controls in accordance with NIST SP-800 53 Rev 4 guidance and VA Handbook 6500
Responsible for on time deliverables of assigned and related security and privacy artifacts
Must be able to identify and mitigate risks to the program
Demonstrated experience in a remote work environment
Ability to proactively communicate and coordinate with various internal and external project stakeholders, depending on needs
Identifying and communicate symptoms for process improvement
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and supervision
Well versed in the VA Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP) project management methodology
Participate in support activities related to the integration of security architecture & engineering efforts in the SDLC IT lifecycle
Support a team of other cyber security professionals
Support Application development/maintenance and IT operations with Agile practices
Build and develop cyber security related artifacts
Resolve requests for assistance in troubleshooting issues
Participate in new and existing IT modernization, expansion, and improvement of security architecture and engineering projects support enterprise operations
Support ATO, and the VA ISSO in support of ATCs, ATOs, REEF, ServiceNow, GRC Tool and other security tracking systems
Typical tasks for this role include but are not limited to: Authority-to-Operate (ATO) & Authority to Connect (ATC) remediation efforts, System scans and audit preparation, ServiceNOW updates, and reporting, SOP Creation and Updating, Artifact Research, PIA (Privacy Impact Analysis) and PTA (Privacy Threshold Analysis) Documentation, Program and administrative support (meeting notes, reports, org/role documentation, etc.), Ad hoc remediation response support, Communications support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Operations Research, or related fields, plus 5 years of experience; 5 additional years of experience can be substituted for the degree requirement
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Strong understanding and hands-on experience working with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), NIST-800-53 guidance, HIPAA, and HITECH Act
Must have experience achieving an ATO for projects within the VA or other Federal Agencies
Experience supporting Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation (C&A) and associated IA processes, procedures, and activities with capability and expertise to implement applicable NIST and CNSS IA directives, instructions, guidelines
Ticketing systems experience such as ServiceNow
Experience in collaborating with other enterprise technologists both internal and external to resolve complex technical issues
Ability to work both independently with minimal guidance and to supervise and lead collaborations with project team members, program customers, and program and external stakeholders on behalf of the VA Technical Lead. This position requires significant hands-on work execution by the candidate
Demonstrated experience in a remote work environment
Ability to proactively communicate and coordinate with various internal and external project stakeholders, depending on needs
Security+ or other applicable certification
Experience applying security engineering concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments, working with several different mission applications
Analytical and investigation skills
Experience with the VA Risk and Governance Tool
Preferred
Experience as a VA ISSO, ISO or System Steward
Experience using Service Now (SNOW) Continuous Authorization and Monitoring (CAM) Tool
Experience with Cloud Engineering and Agile/Scrum
Experience in HBSS, ACAS, and NESSUS scanning, analysis, mitigation, and implementation
Experience with cloud migration and security architecture
Experience with event-driven architecture
Knowledge of HL7
Knowledge or experience with VistA
Evaluation and creation of POA&Ms
CISSP certification
Experience with Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a definite plus
Experience with achieving an ATO for Software as a Service (SaaS) and/or Cloud based applications is a definite plus
Well versed in the VA Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP) project management methodology and other VA security related reporting methodologies
Experience with the VA's Governance, Risk management and Compliance (GRC) Tool, CAM, ServiceNow
Security certification below preferred
Preferred: CISSP (ISC2) or CISM (ISACA)
Acceptable: CEH (EC-Council), GSEC (SANS GIAC), or Security+ (CompTIA)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits that will provide them with options intended to meet their needs and the needs of their family
Company
LTS
LTS is an information technology (IT) provider for mission critical systems.
1001-5000 employees
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