Job Title: IT Security Analyst
Location: Richmond, VA (1221 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219)
Type: 6-Month Contract with possible extensions
Schedule: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite Weekly)
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and provide guidance on security best practices across systems, tools, and workflow.
Ensure agency IT security policies and controls are effective and functioning as intended.
Plan, coordinate, and execute IT security projects and initiatives.
Respond to and lead investigations of cybersecurity incidents.
Develop, update, and publish security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
Conduct agency-wide data classification assessments and security audits; manage corrective actions.
Partner with IT leadership, Internal Audit, and VITA to manage, track, and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
Maintain and enhance agency user security awareness programs.
Conduct cybersecurity research to remain current with evolving threats, technologies, and compliance requirements.
Prepare security reports, documentation, communications, alerts, and web content as required.
Qualifications
Ability to work independently and provide security leadership within the agency.
Proven experience managing complex cybersecurity environments.
Strong understanding of security frameworks, state government compliance, policy development, and risk management.
Experience in vulnerability management, incident response, audits, and cybersecurity governance.
Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Advanced Education And Extensive Industry Experience Preferred.
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