The technology leader joins engineering and security services firm Boston Government Services.

A spokesperson confirmed the appointment and said the IT leader will start work on Oct. 10.

SSA has also named Sid Sinha chief technology officer.

Her permanent appointment follows that of Lynette Sherrill who was named CISO earlier this week.

He starts work after leaving earlier this month leaving the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Jay Ribeiro steps down on Aug. 26 after serving in the post since 2018.

The VA is seeking to appoint a new chief information security officer following the departure of Paul Cunningham in February.

The agency’s whistleblower watchdog found that technology official Joseph Stenaka was punished unfairly on two occasions for protected disclosures.

The IT modernization executive will take over from Janet Vogel on January 1 next year.

The test will ensure cloud providers that work under the new JWCC contract follow strict cybersecurity controls.