Senior Cyber Risk Manager - Remote-Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks a Supervisory Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist to lead cybersecurity risk management, policy, and audit activities across VA IT systems.

The role provides senior-level guidance, oversight of remediation efforts, and alignment with agency IT strategies. The position emphasizes supervision of teams, advisory support to senior management, and strong governance across information security programs, with flexible telework options and a

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in cybersecurity, information security, or risk management teams.
• Experience developing or interpreting information security policies and RMF (NIST).
• Experience conducting IT security audits, assessments, or compliance reviews.
• Ability to brief senior management on complex cybersecurity matters.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all areas and tasks within the directorate and oversee remediation.
• Directly supervise teams within CPCR audit and inspection process.
• Monitor performance of all employees on the team.
• Advise on a wide range of IT issues and make policy-impacting recommendations.
• Ensure application of information security policies and risk practices.
• Develop methods to monitor risk, compliance, and assurance.
• Advise senior agency management on integrating IT programs.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Risk management

IT policy

Audits/assessments

Stakeholder communication

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks a Supervisory Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist to lead cybersecurity risk management, policy, and audit activities across VA IT systems.

The role provides senior-level guidance, oversight of remediation efforts, and alignment with agency IT strategies. The position emphasizes supervision of teams, advisory support to senior management, and strong governance across information security programs, with flexible telework options and a