IT Security Analyst - Richmond, VA ; Onsite

IT Security Analyst 2

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprise headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations.

Virginia Dept of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking an IT Security Analyst 2.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitors and advises on information security issues related to the systems and workflow at an agency to ensure the internal IT security controls for an agency are appropriate and operating as intended.
• Coordinates and executes IT security related projects for the agency.
• Coordinates response to information security incidents.
• Develops and publishes Information Security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines based on knowledge of best practices and compliance with Commonwealth IT Security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Conducts campus-wide data classification assessment and security audits and manages remediation plans.
• Collaborates with IT management, Internal Audit, and VITA to manage security vulnerabilities.
• Creates, manages, and maintains user security awareness. Conducts security research and keeps abreast of latest security issues.
• Prepares IT security documentation, including department policies and procedures, agency notifications, Web content, and alerts.

Required/Desired Skills

• 5+ years of experience in IT Security, including coordinating and executing security-related projects.
• 8+ years of experience conducting data classification assessments, security audits, vulnerability management, and remediation planning.
• 5+ years of experience evaluating internal IT security controls and collaborating with IT management, Internal Audit, and VITA to ensure security compliance and effectiveness.

Location: 1221 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219 (Onsite)

$60K-65K/a with benefits

US Citizenship or Green card holder

Benefits: 401(k), health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.