Platform Security Lead

Job Summary

Overseeing the security posture of the VA.gov Platform Management environment, the full-time Platform Security Lead will manage security operations, ensure compliance with VA security requirements, and coordinate risk management and vulnerability remediation efforts remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Lead security operations to align with VA cybersecurity policies and compliance requirements
• Act as the primary contact for platform-related security incidents, vulnerabilities, and audits
• Coordinate vulnerability identification, remediation tracking, and security issue resolution across teams

Required qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• 10+ years of relevant IT/security experience
• Experience with vulnerability management and incident response in complex IT environments
• Familiarity with federal security compliance frameworks, including NIST and FISMA
• Experience collaborating across technical and operational teams in production support environments