Cybersecurity Expert

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a Cybersecurity Expert to join our team on an upcoming Enterprise Security Architecture (ESA) Support Program for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This position will play a crucial role in advancing the cybersecurity posture of the VA by contributing to security architecture development, risk management, and integrating advanced cybersecurity practices.

• Lead the development and implementation of cybersecurity architectures, including Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) 3.0, and DevSecOps frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, assess, and refine cybersecurity measures, ensuring compliance with NIST, CISA, and OMB guidelines.
• Provide expertise in securing mobile technologies, medical devices, and cloud environments to protect sensitive VA systems and data.
• Perform risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation strategies to mitigate potential threats.
• Develop reference architectures and design patterns to guide cybersecurity implementations across the VA enterprise.
• Support the VA’s ESA program by aligning cybersecurity policies and strategies with federal mandates and executive orders.
• Contribute to the creation of secure workflows for IT systems by integrating security practices into the development lifecycle.
• Maintain awareness of emerging cybersecurity trends, ensuring continuous improvement of security protocols and practices.

• Active or ability to obtain a Department of Veterans Affairs Public Trust clearance.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, risk analysis, and security framework implementation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, TIC 3.0, ZTA, and RMF.
• Proven experience in designing secure IT systems for federal agencies, particularly within the healthcare or government sectors.
• Expertise in cybersecurity technologies, including SIEM, endpoint protection, mobile device security, and cloud security solutions.
• Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity policies and directives (e.g., NIST, OMB, CISA).
• Experience with medical device security and securing hybrid cloud environments is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead technical discussions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
• Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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