IT Security Analyst
hace 17 horas
Richmond
Job Description Role: IT security Analyst Location: Richmond, VA (Mostly Remote) Duration: 12 Month This is a remote role. However, DOC has requested that candidates reside in Virginia or within a reasonable distance in the event they need to report on site. They may have them report on site for meetings as needed. All interviews are in-person with no exceptions. Job Descriptions: • The statements below describe the principal duties of the position and are not intended to be all-inclusive., • Conduct and coordinate security risk assessments, Business Impact Analyses, data classifications, privacy reviews, control assessments, and security feasibility reviews for new and existing systems, applications, services, integrations, and technology initiatives., • Maintain risk registers, assessment records, corrective-action plans, exceptions, evidence repositories, and follow-up activities in Archer GRC and other approved agency tools. Track remediation commitments, due dates, residual risk, and required executive decisions., • Apply and interpret Commonwealth and agency requirements, including VITA SEC530, NIST guidance, CIS Controls, DoD STIGs, CJIS and VCIN requirements, and applicable HIPAA, PCI, FERPA, FTI, privacy, and contractual obligations., • Partner with system owners and data owners to establish ownership, classify information, document security plans and controls, complete periodic reviews, and maintain evidence needed for authorization, audit, and ongoing compliance., • Review vendor and third-party security documentation, including SOC reports, security questionnaires, architecture and data-flow information, contracts, MOUs,, • MOAs, NDAs, and other interconnection documentation. Identify conditions, gaps, compensating controls, and escalation needs., • Support interconnection and data-sharing governance by reviewing MOUs and related agreements for security, privacy, least-privilege, data-handling, access control, incident-notification, and annual review requirements., • Coordinate audit, assessment, and oversight activities; collect and validate evidence; respond to inquiries; document findings; and manage corrective actions through closure with internal audit, VITA, and other authorized reviewers., • Develop, maintain, and communicate security policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, templates, and governance processes. Recommend practical improvements that strengthen compliance and reduce risk., • Support the agency security awareness and training program, including targeted compliance training, acknowledgements, tracking, reporting, and education for system owners, technical staff, and other stakeholders., • Perform governance reviews for emerging technology and artificial intelligence initiatives. Evaluate business purpose, data sensitivity, privacy, security, human oversight, vendor assurances, risks, and required approvals; document outcomes and handoffs., • Assist with security planning for continuity, incident response, disaster recovery, business continuity, audit logging, configuration and hardening, access reviews, vendor management, and other control areas., • Prepare accurate executive, management, and Commonwealth reporting on governance workload, system inventory, risks, findings, remediation progress, compliance status, metrics, and program priorities., • Provide clear security guidance to project teams, operational IT, procurement, business units, and vendors. Facilitate meetings, communicate requirements professionally, and escalate unresolved risk or noncompliance through established channels., • Participate in incident and post-incident governance activities as assigned, including documentation review, control-gap identification, privacy or regulatory coordination, and corrective-action tracking., • Perform other related duties and special projects in support of the IT Security Governance program., • Knowledge Skills and Abilities, • Knowledge of Cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, privacy, third-party risk, and audit practices., • Knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST 800-53, VITA, • SEC530, CIS Controls, CJIS and VCIN requirements, HIPAA, PCI, FERPA, FTI, and related Commonwealth requirements., • Ability to analyze technical and business information, identify risk, distinguish control gaps from acceptable residual risk, and recommend clear, defensible actions., • Ability to develop and maintain professional documentation, including assessment reports, risk registers, security plans, policies, procedures, executive briefings, and audit evidence., • Ability to manage multiple complex assignments, prioritize work under deadlines, and follow through on actions involving many stakeholders., • Ability to communicate effectively with executives, technical teams, vendors, auditors, and nontechnical business partners., • Ability to handle sensitive information with sound judgment, discretion, and a service-oriented approach. Desired Qualifications:, • These qualifications would strengthen a candidate's application but would not be mandatory., • Experience and Skills, • Archer GRC: 3 years of experience using Archer or comparable governance, risk, and compliance platforms., • VITA SEC530: 2 years of experience applying Commonwealth of Virginia information security requirements., • Third-Party Risk Management: 3 years reviewing vendor security documentation, SOC reports, and security questionnaires., • Business Impact Analysis: 3 years conducting BIAs, data classification reviews, and security feasibility assessments., • Regulatory Compliance: 3 years working with CJIS, VCIN, HIPAA, PCI DSS, FERPA, or FTI requirements., • Privacy and Data Sharing: 2 years reviewing data-sharing agreements, MOUs, and security/privacy obligations., • Incident Response and Continuity Governance: 2 years supporting incident response, disaster recovery, or business continuity compliance., • AI and Emerging Technology Governance: 1 year assessing security, privacy, and compliance risks associated with emerging technologies., • Executive Reporting: 3 years preparing security metrics, compliance reports, risk summaries, and management briefings. Required Skills:, • Experience in Cybersecurity, information security, IT security governance, or risk management., • Experience performing security risk assessments, compliance reviews, or GRC activities., • Experience applying NIST security frameworks, including NIST SP 800-53., • Experience conducting security control assessments and supporting IT audits., • Experience maintaining risk registers, documenting findings, and tracking corrective actions., • Experience developing security documentation, policies, procedures, assessment reports, and executive summaries., • Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical teams, business owners, auditors, and leadership, • Ability to manage multiple security assessments, compliance activities, and competing deadlines.