Divya Varde
About Divya Varde
Divya Varde is a Cybersecurity Analyst with extensive experience in cybersecurity support for the Department of Navy's COLUMBIA Class program. She holds a Master's degree in Cybersecurity Technology and has previously worked in various roles, including as an academic aide and research intern.
Current Role at Amentum
Divya Varde has been employed as a Cybersecurity Analyst at Amentum since 2021. In this role, she provides cybersecurity support specifically to the Department of Navy's COLUMBIA Class PMS397 program. Her responsibilities include advising on the Cybersecurity Figure of Merit (CFOM) assessment, which evaluates the cybersecurity health of the program. Additionally, she manages the COLUMBIA ATO Scheduling and Tracking Tool (CASTT), facilitating the reintegration of SIT Leads and maintaining project files.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to her current position, Divya Varde worked as a Cybersecurity Intern - Technical III at Amentum from 2020 to 2021. During this internship, she gained practical experience in cybersecurity operations. Additionally, she has contributed to the DoD CyberSafe initiative, which focuses on enhancing cybersecurity measures for the COLUMBIA program and Team Submarine. Varde also serves as a Cyber Smart Ambassador, supporting the NAVSEA Team Submarine's Cyber Smart from the Start Campaign.
Educational Background
Divya Varde holds a Master's degree in Cybersecurity Technology from the University of Maryland Global Campus, which she completed from 2019 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. This educational foundation has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her cybersecurity career.
Early Career Experience
Before her focus on cybersecurity, Divya Varde worked as a Tumorigenesis Research Intern at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) from 2013 to 2014. This role provided her with research experience in a scientific environment, contributing to her diverse professional background. Additionally, she served as a Graduate School Academic Aide at the University of Maryland Baltimore County from 2016 to 2018, where she supported academic operations.