Job Description

The VA NSOC defends, manages, and monitors the network operating status and cyber security posture of the VA by providing the day-to-day management, operation and configuration of the enterprise network infrastructure, Internet Gateways, the delivery of enterprise security systems and services, the monitoring and reporting of security incidents, the conduct of threat and vulnerability analysis, the validation of adequate security controls within the enterprise and the full range of functions across the spectrum of activities relating to incident management, incident response and enterprise network management.

GovCIO is currently hiring a Project Manager
to support the
VA experience to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Project Management team
to

oversee the
day to day
operations, develop project plans on meeting deadlines, and reaching milestones along with collaboration with other team managers, stakeholders and Information System Security Officers (ISSO) to establish efficient team utilization.

Responsibilities
Certify all phases of the risk assessment

Attend work groups,
meeting
and other technical exchanges to help develop a
project plans
that align all team activities
, Authority to
Operate (ATO) standards
and stakeholder expectations

Organizes and visualizes
team work

Advanced network monitoring and detection capabilities by expanding beyond SNMP alerting to SIP monitoring, log analysis, automated remediation, and network resiliency improvements.
Led initiatives that improved organizational awareness and readiness for network changes through structured communications, technical training, and collaborative problem-solving.
Captures notes, themes, and action items from meetings and discussions and
determines
next steps

Interact daily with
GovCIO
and VA management to interpret their needs and requirements.

Review system documentation (Security Plans, Risk Assessments, Network Diagrams and SOPs) to further help develop and manage project outcomes and deliverable metrics

Conduct weekly,
monthly
or ad hoc meetings to ensure teams are meeting project deadlines and to gather feedback on how to improve on current processes

Directed the delivery of cloud-based platforms by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing release readiness activities, and ensuring reliable end-to-end processing.
Oversee approved routine maintenance implementation on applicable network security devices and applications.

Develop a road map to lay out
short- and long-term
goals and account for deviations
resulting in potential schedule changes

Provide mentorship to team personnel.

Developed a data lake strategy and analytics tools that enabled business partners to access trend insights, improve change management, and support user adoption.
Maintain existing and develop new processes and procedures to improve intra and inter-team operability and communication.

Enforce
GovCIO
VA NOC, and intra-team policies and performance standards.

Assign
responsibilities
and
monitor
tasks and project status.

Created OKR and KPI strategies, developed compliance dashboards, reduced outage risks, and managed project execution through stakeholder communication and resource coordination.
Knowledge of Project Management methodologies and techniques.

Ensures action items and milestones are fully documented, are being worked satisfactorily, and completed as planned

Problem solver who assesses requests,
determines
the necessary tasks, then organizes the team to successfully
accomplish
the work

Coordinates and schedules meetings

Mapped and improved ITSM workflows for ServiceNow deployment by defining processes, coordinating requirements, and documenting future-state operations for successful implementation.
Flexibility, ingenuity, creativity, diplomacy, and a willingness to learn and adapt

Proficient in use of Microsoft tools - PowerPoint, MS Teams, Word, and Excel

Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 12+ years of experience.
Must be able to pass and
maintain
a Tier 4 (BI) Government Background Investigation

Posted Salary Range
USD $130,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.

Certify all phases of the risk assessment