ATO Specialist

Wilcore believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.

We are seeking an experienced ATO Specialist to lead the security authorization process for the VA Voicebot program. This role will be responsible for planning, documenting, and executing all activities required to obtain and maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO) in accordance with VA and federal standards. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), excels at producing and maintaining security documentation, and can champion Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and other security priorities across the program.

What you'll be doing:

As the ATO Specialist, you will guide the program through all stages of the security authorization process, from initial planning to continuous monitoring. You will prepare and maintain essential security documentation, including the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), System Security Plan (SSP), Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), and Security Assessment Reports (SARs). You will work closely with engineering and program management to ensure compliance with VA security policies and the RMF, generate control documents, and track ATO status over time. You will also advocate for security best practices, including Zero Trust Architecture, ensuring that the Voicebot platform remains secure, compliant, and resilient.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience leading ATO processes for federal systems, preferably in the VA environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and VA security policies.
• Expertise in creating and maintaining federal security documentation (POA&M, SSP, PIA, SARs).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture principles and implementation approaches.
• Excellent communication skills to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple security initiatives simultaneously.

Requirements:

•     Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.

Education:

•       Bachelor’s degree

Benefits:

•       Fully remote
•       Annual stipend
•       Comprehensive Benefits Package
•       Company Match 401(k) plan
•       Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays

Wilcore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Wilcore HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing [email protected]

Compensation:

At Wilcore, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

United States Wage Range: $100,000 – $130,000