Security Consultant
Listed on 2026-01-27
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security
Overview
As a Security Consultant on our team, you'll use your experience to work with VA to discover and mitigate their cybersecurity risks, understand and apply policies to address requests for information on cyber best practices, conduct modified risk assessments and provide information system security expertise to ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for research information systems and research study protocols.
You will support VA’s continuous monitoring efforts and support communications and reporting efforts. You will develop security reports, SOPs, and other security policy artifacts. Join us as we protect our nation's cyber infrastructure. This position is open to remote delivery anywhere within the U.S., to include the District of Columbia.
- Experienced in applying information security and assurance principles.
- Experience in security policy-driven approach for various modalities (devices, technologies, platforms) of data storage and transmission
- Experience with reviewing and replying to Requests for Information from research partners utilizing current VA Handbooks, Directives, and NIST guidance within a standardized timeframe
- Experience performing risk analysis, vulnerability assessments, and performing annual security reviews in accordance with FISMA reporting
- Ability to provide expert Microsoft Office skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Power Point
- Ability to assist in completing tasks to continue the Department Continuous Improvement Plan, schedule and Goals
- Ability to interpret data, analyze results, and provide ongoing reports, including trend identification and analysis
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or technical equivalent and 5 years of relevant experience or a total of 13 years in lieu of education
- Experience with security considerations specific to research environments
- Knowledge of Big Fix and SCCM software inventories
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and organization skills
- Ability to provide excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly in a very fast-paced environment
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