Cyber Security Analyst

Sprezzatura is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to support the Veterans Health Administration Enrollment System (VES). The role supports the system’s Authority to Operate, maintains security authorization documentation, coordinates continuous monitoring, and ensures compliance with federal and VA cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the VES System Steward within VA's ServiceNow Continuous Authorization and Monitoring (CAM) platform
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate ATO authorization packages, including security controls, implementation statements, and supporting evidence
• Support security authorization and continuous monitoring activities in accordance with FISMA, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, and VA policies
• Maintain and update security documentation, including the System Security Plan (SSP), Configuration Management Plan (CMP), Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA), Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), and other required artifacts
• Coordinate vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, security control assessments, and remediation activities
• Develop, maintain, and track Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), including remediation schedules and closure evidence
• Coordinate with System Owners, ISSOs, Privacy Officers, technical teams, and VA cybersecurity stakeholders to address security and compliance requirements
• Maintain system authorization boundary documentation, including minor applications, system interconnections, and security impact analyses
• Monitor security risks, authorization milestones, and compliance activities, providing regular status reports to program leadership
• Support security audits, assessments, and ongoing authorization activities to maintain the VES security posture

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Required)
• Bachelor Degree and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree
• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs, preferably within the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Strong knowledge of FISMA, NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, and federal security authorization processes
• Experience with ServiceNow CAM, eMASS, or similar Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools
• Experience developing ATO packages, managing POA&Ms, and coordinating continuous monitoring activities
• Familiarity with vulnerability management, security assessments, and federal privacy requirements
• Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills
• Experience serving as a System Steward, ISSO, Cybersecurity Engineer, or RMF Specialist for at least 3 years
• Familiarity with VA cybersecurity policies, procedures, and authorization requirements
• preferably within the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CGRC, CISA, or CompTIA Security+