Information Security Analyst

• 5099710
• Richmond, Virginia, United States
• Dept of Veterans Services
• Information Technology
• Full-Time (Salaried)
• Closing at:
  Mar 13 2026 - 23:55 EDT
• Dept of Veterans Services

Information Security Analyst

Info Technology Specialist II

$100,000

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Dept of Veterans Services

JAMES MONROE BUILDING

www.dvs.virginia.gov

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The Department of Veterans Services is seeking an experienced Information Analyst to join the Information Technology team. This position will report to the DVS Chief Technology Officer and Information Security officer, who oversees and manages the Information Technology Directorate. The Information Security Analyst implements and manages the DVS’s Information Security Program across all applications, networks and IT assets. Provide guidance on security and privacy issues to all levels of agency staff.

Manage security activities in risk management, resource provisioning, disaster planning and recovery, application security, incident management and data preservation, user training and physical security. The Information Security Analyst will interact with various divisions within DVS staff to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT resources and information.

The Information Security Analyst will ensure the agency is in compliance with federal, state and other regulatory agents’ plans, policies, regulations, requirements, and standards. Interacts with agency users, agency or external senior management and/or representatives, including Commonwealth Security and Risk Management (CSRM), the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA), various VITA vendors and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC).

Considerable knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia IT Security policies and standards preferred. Knowledge and understanding of information technology and security including operational security, applications security, physical security, management and strategic planning. Security experience in a technical environment that primarily includes Office 365, Cloud applications, Vendor Hosted Apps, Firewalls, Active Directory, Virtual Private Networks, Windows, SQL Server, and industry standard programming languages.

Experience in information systems, computer science, or related field or demonstrated progressively responsible experience in information security. Experience in the fields of Information Security and/or Information Technology. Information Security professional certifications:
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are required. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Security+ are desirable. Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail. Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Name: DVS HR Team

Phone: No Calls

Email: recruitmentginia.gov

Note: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022
- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer