Cybersecurity Specialist #1768467

About NDi:

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist with expertise in Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) to support VA cybersecurity initiatives under T4NG2. This role focuses on securing enterprise systems, ensuring compliance, and implementing modern cybersecurity frameworks.

This position plays a critical role in protecting sensitive Veteran data and supporting federal cybersecurity mandates. The ideal candidate will support continuous monitoring, ATO acceleration (cATO), and integration of security controls into DevSecOps pipelines to protect sensitive Veteran data while enabling secure system modernization.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• This position is primarily remote; however, must be able to come on-site in Washington, DC, as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related

• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience

• Certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, or Zero Trust are preferred

• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)

• Experience with SIEM and monitoring tools (Splunk, Datadog, ELK)

• Experience with vulnerability management, risk assessment, and threat modeling

• Familiarity with cloud security in AWS (GovCloud preferred)

• Understanding of DevSecOps and security integration into CI/CD pipelines

• Knowledge of container and Kubernetes security fundamentals

• Understanding of Zero Trust principles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting VA, DoD Platform One, or similar federal DevSecOps environments

• Familiarity with VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC), BIP, or Platform One architectures

• Experience implementing Zero Trust in cloud-native or Kubernetes environments

• Knowledge of TIC 3.0 and federal Zero Trust maturity model

• Experience with continuous ATO (cATO) or ATO acceleration practices

• Familiarity with API security and VA Lighthouse ecosystem

• Experience with policy-as-code or automated compliance tools (e.g., OPA, Conftest)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) aligned with NIST SP 800-207 and federal ZTA strategy
• Implement controls across ZTA pillars: identity, device, network, application, and data
• Support microsegmentation, least privilege access, and continuous verification models
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native environments (AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes)
• Collaborate with DevSecOps and platform teams to embed security as code practices
• Evaluate and secure containerized workloads and APIs (e.g., VA Lighthouse APIs)
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) and continuous ATO (cATO) processes
• Map and implement controls aligned with NIST 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP High
• Automate compliance validation and evidence collection (e.g., audit logs, scan results)
• Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Datadog)
• Support incident detection, response, and remediation activities
• Conduct vulnerability scanning, risk assessments, and threat modeling
• Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM/ICAM) solutions
• Enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA), privileged access controls, and least privilege policies
• Support data protection strategies (encryption, DLP, data classification)
• Collaborate with engineering, platform, and compliance teams to ensure secure architectures
• Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, and system security plans (SSPs)

Why This Role Matters:

Cybersecurity Specialists ensure the protection of Veteran data and systems while enabling secure modernization across the VA enterprise.

Compensation and Benefits:

At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.

Veterans First Commitment:

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.

Commitment to Diversity:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Apply Now: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting!