Information Security Analyst - VA A&A

At GDIT, your work has purpose. We're supporting the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) with the Unified Claims Acceleration Platform (UCAP)-a mission-critical solution that accelerates claims processing, reduces backlog, and directly improves the lives of Veterans and their families.

Your cybersecurity expertise protects the mission and the people it serves. Join our team as a Cyber Security Analyst supporting the Unified Claims Acceleration Platform (UCAP). This high-impact solution accelerates the delivery of benefits to Veterans and their families.

As part of the DigitalVBA modernization initiative, you'll help transform the Veterans Benefits Administration into a secure, AI-enabled, cloud-first organization. In this role, you will lead security efforts across systems that process sensitive data at scale, ensuring continuous compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) systems within the UCAP environment.

• Support the full Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities.

• Develop and maintain security documentation, including SSP, POA&M, SAR, and Security Control Traceability Matrices.

• Implement and monitor compliance with NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, and agency-specific policies.

• Support security audits, inspections, and incident response activities.

• Collaborate closely with DevSecOps, Cloud Engineering, and application teams to integrate security into infrastructure and development lifecycles.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in information assurance or cybersecurity roles.

• Deep knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, and related federal cybersecurity frameworks.

• Hands-on experience with RMF, vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys), and SIEM platforms.

• Familiarity with cloud security (preferably AWS) and DevSecOps pipelines.

• Must be able to obtain a Position of Trust and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting

Preferred:

• Experience with VA A&A processes
• CRISC or CGRC certification

Why GDIT:

• Mission-Driven Work: Directly support Veterans and public service outcomes.

• Technology-Forward: Work with modern cloud-native, AI-enabled environments.

• Career Growth: Access ongoing training, certifications, and advancement opportunities.

• Flexibility: Remote options, work-life balance, and a supportive culture.

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Salary, healthcare, retirement, paid time off, and more.

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