About us:

Gen3 Technology Consulting is an SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) providing a diverse set of technology services and solutions to federal and commercial clients.

Founded in 2017, Gen3 leverages over 25 years of information technology management and leadership experience to help our clients define, plan, manage, and achieve their strategic vision while protecting their critical IT assets. We attract and retain the highest caliber of talent by supporting an inclusive work environment, cultivating growth and leadership both professionally and personally, and encouraging work-life balance. We strive to make it our priority to be compassionate, family-friendly, respectful, and flexible.    About the role:

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Information System Security Engineer / Solutions Architect who will also serve as the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for key cybersecurity systems supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

This role is ideal for someone with deep technical engineering skills, cloud and DevSecOps experience , and the ability to fulfill ISSO duties to obtain and maintain system’s authority to operate (ATO). This individual will also lead teams to assess, develop and implement technical solutions to remediate vulnerabilities and other complex cybersecurity challenges. Candidates will have a solutions-oriented mindset to help the VA problem solve complex cybersecurity and IT challenges. The candidates should also be well-versed with facilitating working sessions and have the ability to distill complex concepts into non-technical/common language. The role will focus on analyzing and recommending system security architectures, vulnerability mitigation, policy-driven compliance implementation, and full-lifecycle support for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs systems. Key Responsibilities:

Cybersecurity Engineering & Architecture (Primary): Assess complex technical findings and determine necessary resources needed to solve problem-sets across multiple cybersecurity and technical domains Able to partner with technical teams to develop and implement technical solutions Design, build, and deploy secure cloud-native architectures and infrastructure components for VA information systems Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with integrated security scanning, policy enforcement, and remediation tools Implement secure infrastructure as code/policy as code using tools such as Terraform/CloudFormation, including writing and implementing PaC scripts Align security architectures with Federal Zero Trust strategy, VA directives, and OMB policies Enable automation of system telemetry and analytics pipelines for cyber situational awareness ISSO/ISSE Responsibilities: Perform tasks traditionally aligned to an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for designated VA systems Provide engineering and technical analysis on behalf of Agency Authorizing Officials (AOs) for System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessments, Security Controls Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), and POA&Ms Support system authorization and compliance activities including continuous monitoring and system audits Conduct regular and ad-hoc analysis of security control assessments, document findings, and manage remediation plans to develop and implement remediation strategies Minimum Qualifications: 8+ years of security engineering, DevSecOps, or cloud architecture experience At least 2+ years acting as an ISSO or performing ISSO-related responsibilities for federal systems Expertise in securing platforms hosted in AWS GovCloud and Azure Government Strong experience with NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust architecture implementation Hands-on skills in IaC tools like Terraform and CI/CD tools such as GitLab/Jenkins, with ability to adopt new technologies if procured by the agency Experience with network isolation tools such as Palo Alto Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and Juniper Mist Network Access Control (NAC) solutions or comparable Demonstrated experience securing modern applications, APIs, and automated infrastructure Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to explain complex, technical information in easily understood terms; ability to brief Senior VA leadership regularly U.S.

Citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or technical equivalent with 5 years of technical experience or a total of 13 years in lieu of education Preferred Qualifications:

Prior VA experience supporting VA OIS or major cybersecurity initiatives Experience authoring and maintaining ATO documentation in VA or HHS environments Experience with IoT/IoMT security solutions is a plus Knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards What's In It for You (full-time Gen3 employees): Competitive compensation.

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits. Generous PTO and 11 days of paid Federal Holidays. $3k annual tuition reimbursement. 401(k) with a matching plan. Pet insurance. Life and AD&D insurance. Short-term and Long-term disability insurance. Employment Eligibility:

Eligible to work for any employer in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Most of our positions require a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder for consideration. Certain positions require at least three (3) of the past five (5) years of residence in the United States. Other Requirements:

A minimum of three (3) out of the past five (5) years of residency in the United States is mandatory.

Candidates must possess either an active green card or citizenship. Prospective employees offered a position must have work authorization that does not necessitate employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, both presently and in the future. Those selected for this role may undergo a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility criteria for accessing classified information or be eligible for security clearances. Location:

Gen3 is currently focusing its hiring efforts in these states: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, DC, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Veteran and HubZone-friendly employer. E-Verify Employer. EOE Statement:

Gen3 is an equal opportunity employer.

We adhere to all federal regulations and ensure that our hiring practices are based solely on merit. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Accommodation:

Please contact the recruiting team at recruiting@gen3technology.com if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the application or interviewing process.

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