Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Atlanta as a Federal IT Specialist and make an immediate impact on veteran healthcare technology systems. This urgent contract position requires immediate deployment to modernize critical VA infrastructure. Work alongside dedicated professionals supporting America's heroes while gaining unparalleled federal experience in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize VA's electronic health record (EHR) systems across Atlanta facilities
- Implement cybersecurity protocols for sensitive veteran data protection
- Coordinate IT infrastructure upgrades to meet federal compliance standards
- Provide Tier-3 technical support for complex healthcare IT solutions
- Document system configurations and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration projects
- Ensure HIPAA compliance in all technical operations
Qualifications
- Active federal security clearance (or ability to obtain immediately)
- 5+ years of experience with healthcare IT systems (EHR, VistA, Cerner)
- Expertise in federal IT infrastructure (FedRAMP, NIST compliance)
- Certification in CompTIA Security+ or CISSP
- Proven experience with VA-specific IT protocols and systems
- Ability to start within 5 business days
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field