Role Description The Security Analyst III at Staritas is responsible for leading the organization’s security operations, governance, and compliance programs. This role serves as a key contributor to the design, implementation, and enforcement of security policies and standards, ensuring alignment with SOC 2 and other regulatory frameworks. The Security Analyst III owns the security monitoring ecosystem, including SIEM operations, leads enterprise-wide security awareness initiatives (e.g., KnowBe4), and manages audit readiness and control effectiveness. This position partners closely with IT Operations, leadership, and the Information Security Officer to proactively reduce risk, improve security posture, and ensure compliance. Essential Functions - Lead security monitoring and response operations leveraging SIEM and integrated security platforms; tune alerts, develop use cases, and drive continuous improvement in detection capabilities. - Own SIEM platform management, including onboarding new log sources, correlation rule development, and integration with endpoint, cloud, and network security tools. - Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with SOC 2 and industry best practices. - Lead incident response activities, including investigation, containment, root cause analysis, and documentation; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as required. - Manage vulnerability management program, including scanning, prioritization, remediation tracking, and reporting to leadership. - Own and administer the security awareness program, including KnowBe4 rollout, phishing simulations, reporting, and targeted training campaigns. - Serve as primary owner for SOC 2 compliance activities, including control documentation, evidence collection, audit coordination, and continuous control monitoring. - Develop and maintain security documentation, including policies, procedures, runbooks, and audit artifacts. - Partner with IT Operations to implement and enforce secure configurations, access controls, and endpoint protection strategies. - Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of new security technologies, including cost analysis and operational integration planning. - Manage third-party security services and vendors (e.g., MDR/eSOC providers) and ensure contractual and operational expectations are met. - Oversee BYOD and endpoint security programs, including MDM enforcement and secure access policies. - Support client and regulatory security inquiries, including RFP responses and due diligence requests. - Stay current with evolving threat landscape, compliance requirements, and security best practices. Qualifications - 7–10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security operations, or related fields. - Demonstrated experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, SUMO, or equivalent) including design, tuning, and operational ownership. - Proven experience developing and enforcing security policies and governance frameworks (SOC 2 required). - Experience leading or supporting SOC 2 audits, including control ownership and evidence management a plus. - Hands-on experience with security awareness platforms such as KnowBe4, including program rollout and management. - Experience with incident response, vulnerability management, and endpoint security tooling. - Experience working with managed security providers (MDR/eSOC). - Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Info Tech, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field is preferred but not required. - Relevant experience may be considered equivalent. Technical Skills - SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, SUMO). - Endpoint protection and EDR tools. - Vulnerability management platforms. - Identity and access management controls. - Cloud and SaaS security monitoring. - Microsoft 365 security ecosystem preferred. Certifications & Licenses (Preferred) - CISSP, CISM, or similar advanced security certification. - Microsoft Security certifications (e.g., SC-200, SC-300). - SOC 2 / compliance-related training or certifications. Benefits - Competitive salary and performance bonus program. - Fully remote work environment. - Comprehensive benefits package including 401k match. - 19 days of PTO per year; 10 holidays per year. - Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization where your work directly shapes clarity, confidence, and better outcomes across healthcare. - Up to 10% travel, based on business needs. Work Environment This position operates in a professional work environment and requires the use of standard office equipment such as a computer, keyboard, mouse, webcam, and phone. Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Statement Staritas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Pay Transparency Statement Staritas posts compensation ranges and benefits for all open roles. The compensation range for this position is $110,000-$125,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation offered will depend on factors including experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity. Staritas does not retaliate against employees or applicants for discussing compensation. Benefits Statement Staritas offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial security of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement savings plans with company contributions; paid time off and company holidays; paid parental and family leave; and access to employee assistance and wellness resources. Additional benefits include life and disability insurance, professional development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements.

Role Description LTS is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Portfolio. The Health PMO support contract provides IT program management, project management, technical management, financial management, functional planning, and documentation analysis in support of the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO) Enterprise Program Management Division (EPMD) Health Portfolio. The VA Health Portfolio is focused on development and execution of quality IT projects that address the needs of Veterans and health care providers through management of health care information and sustainment of production software to keep the mission going. This individual will support cybersecurity efforts across multiple projects within a portfolio setting and proactively monitor upcoming cyber priorities across the VA Health portfolio. - Communicate and provide consultative support on the VA on matters related to system security certification & accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO). - Coordinate and lead security and privacy activities within project teams and develop security and privacy related artifacts. - Review and identify system/applications security controls in accordance with NIST SP-800 53 Rev 4 guidance and VA Handbook 6500. - Responsible for on-time deliverables of assigned and related security and privacy artifacts. - Identify and mitigate risks to the program. - Demonstrated experience in a remote work environment. - Ability to proactively communicate and coordinate with various internal and external project stakeholders, depending on needs. - Identifying and communicate symptoms for process improvement. - Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and supervision. - Support a team of other cyber security professionals. - Support Application development/maintenance and IT operations with Agile practices. - Build and develop cyber security related artifacts. - Resolve requests for assistance in troubleshooting issues. - Participate in new and existing IT modernization, expansion, and improvement of security architecture and engineering projects support enterprise operations. - Support ATO, and the VA ISO/ISSO in support of ATOs, ServiceNow CAM tool and other security tracking systems. Typical tasks for this role include but are not limited to: - Authority-to-Operate (ATO) & Authority to Connect (ATC) remediation efforts. - System scans and audit preparation. - ServiceNOW updates, and reporting. - SOP Creation and Updating. - Artifact Research. - PIA (Privacy Impact Analysis) and PTA (Privacy Threshold Analysis) Documentation. - Program and administrative support (meeting notes, reports, org/role documentation, etc.). - Ad hoc remediation response support. - Communications support. Qualifications - Business Administration, Business Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Operations Research, or related fields, plus 15 years of experience; 10 additional years of experience can be substituted for the degree requirement. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. - Strong understanding and hands-on experience working with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), NIST-800-53 guidance, HIPAA, and HITECH Act. - Must have experience achieving an ATO for projects within the VA or other Federal Agencies. - Experience supporting Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation (C&A) and associated IA processes, procedures, and activities with capability and expertise to implement applicable NIST and CNSS IA directives, instructions, guidelines. - Ticketing systems experience such as ServiceNow. - Experience in collaborating with other enterprise technologists both internal and external to resolve complex technical issues. - Ability to work both independently with minimal guidance and to supervise and lead collaborations with project team members, program customers, and program and external stakeholders on behalf of the VA Technical Lead. - Demonstrated experience in a remote work environment. - Ability to proactively communicate and coordinate with various internal and external project stakeholders, depending on needs. - Security+ or other applicable certification. - Experience applying security engineering concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments, working with several different mission applications. - Analytical and investigation skills. - Experience with the VA Risk and Governance Tool. Nice to Have - Experience as a VA ISSO, ISO or System Steward. - Experience using Service Now (SNOW) Continuous Authorization and Monitoring (CAM) Tool. - Experience with Cloud Engineering and Agile/Scrum. - Experience in HBSS, ACAS, and NESSUS scanning, analysis, mitigation, and implementation. - Experience with cloud migration and security architecture. - Experience with event-driven architecture. - Knowledge of HL7. - Knowledge or experience with VistA. - Evaluation and creation of POA&Ms. - CISSP certification. - Experience with Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a definite plus. - Experience with achieving an ATO for Software as a Service (SaaS) and/or Cloud based applications is a definite plus. - Well versed in the VA Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP) project management methodology and other VA security related reporting methodologies. - Experience with the VA’s Governance, Risk management and Compliance (GRC) Tool, CAM, ServiceNow. - Security certification below preferred. - Preferred: CISSP (ISC2) or CISM (ISACA). - Acceptable: CEH (EC-Council), GSEC (SANS GIAC), or Security+ (CompTIA). Benefits - The opportunity to support high visibility federal missions in IT and healthcare. - A culture that values innovation, growth, collaboration, and quality. - Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies. - Comprehensive benefits for you and your family. - A career path that rewards ambition and performance. Pay Range $80,000 — $92,500 USD. LTS shares salary ranges to promote transparency. Compensation ranges are provided for informational purposes, and final compensation may vary based on experience, skills, location, and role requirements.

• Partner as a trusted senior security advisor with engineering and product teams to embed secure-by-design principles early in the software development lifecycle. • Lead Cloud Security Assessments and design robust technical security controls to proactively identify, prioritize, and remediate architectural vulnerabilities. • Review and challenge proposed technology solutions and architectural designs, offering authoritative guidance to continuously raise the security maturity of our infrastructure teams. • Champion secure AI adoption by evaluating the data and security risks of emerging AI tools and workflows, ensuring they are deployed responsibly across the organization. • Drive incident response and vulnerability management initiatives, coordinating containment, eradication, and recovery efforts to safeguard business continuity. • Interrogate security data from across our global environment to surface trends, identify systemic weaknesses, and flag emerging threats before they materialize into incidents. • Optimize and manage core security technologies—including GRC reporting and threat detection platforms—to turn external threat intelligence into actionable defense strategies. • Own and deliver key strategic TechSec workstreams from initiation to completion, ensuring strong governance and transparent stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Continuously monitor security alerts from various security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, etc.) to identify potential threats • Perform routine analysis of logs and network traffic to detect suspicious activities and potential security breaches • Escalate critical incidents to senior SOC analysts or other relevant teams as per the established protocols • Document security incidents, including the steps taken to resolve them, and maintain accurate records for audit and reporting purposes • Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your cybersecurity knowledge and skills