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Validated Architecture Design Review (VADR) Assessor - On the Job Training

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Program summary

As a member of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Operational Resilience (OR) Team within the Cyber Resilience (CR) Branch, supporting CISA’s efforts to enhance the security, resiliency, and reliability of the Nation’s cyber infrastructure. Students will participate in a 180-day program where they will learn the tools, tactics, and procedures employed by CISA’s OT assessment program, and gain hands on experience in conducting security reviews, identifying gaps in security architecture, and developing a security risk management plan for clients.

Roles & job description

Role is located in either Ballston/Arlington/NCR area or Pensacola, FL. VADR Assessor with CISA's VADR Team, working side by side with assessment leads and supporting subject matter experts to review architecture and design, system configuration, and log files, then analyze network traffic to develop a detailed and sophisticated representation and analysis of the communications, flows, and relationships between devices to identify anomalous and potentially suspicious communication flows.

Eligibility notes

Participant MUST be in either Ballston/Arlington/NCR area or Pensacola, FL. Active Secret ClearanceIAT/IAM Level 2 CertificationMinimum of 3 years experience in branch equivalent of Cyber Operations Resume must show a practical understanding of IT|OT network basics, vulnerability management, and incident response

Additional notes

TO APPLY: Tailor a resume outlining the requirements and role description. Title the email "VADR Skillbridge Opportunity." Address the email to jason.dodd@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Include your separation date in the body of the email.

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 151 - 180 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
  • ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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