00097-Information Security Analyst Job at Virginia Dept of Veterans Services
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. Manages security activities in risk management, resource provisioning, disaster planning and recovery, application security, incident management and data preservation, user training and physical security. Information Security Analyst Will interact with various division within DVS staff to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT resources and information.
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).
Minimum Qualifications
Requires considerable knowledge of information security principles, policies and procedures, and Risk Management Framework requirements. Knowledge of the agency’s missions and goals. Working knowledge of business, applications, and technology as applied to information security which includes methodologies, platforms, protocols, systems, and application software, tools, and practices. Knowledge of information assurance principles and organizational requirements that are relevant to confidentiality, integrity, and availability and non-repudiation. Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage multiple security initiatives in a geographically dispersed and technologically diverse environment. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written. Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with senior management, regulatory and compliance managers, and external bodies or vendors. Ability to resolve conflict and set priorities. Demonstrated skill in managing secure resource provisioning and providing customer support and training. Knowledge of new and emerging Information Technology and Security strategies. Knowledge of federal, state, agency, and other regulatory agents’ policies, regulations, plans, standards, laws, etc
Preferred Qualifications
College degree in information systems, computer science, or related field or demonstrated progressively responsible experience in information security. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the fields of Information Security and/or Information Technology. 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. 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.
Special Requirements
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a background check. Depending on the position, selected candidates may be required to complete the Statement of Economic Interests form, (VA Code 2.2-3114).
Special Instructions to Applicants
VDVS accepts submissions of on-line applications only. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 P.M. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which includes your specific qualifications for the position you are seeking.
The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this positon from either the electronic applications and/or resume. RMS provides a confirmation or receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application.
It is the policy of VDVS to provide equal opportunity for all applications and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, gender, identify or expression, disability, veterans status or political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified person with disabilities.
Commonwealth of Virginia State agencies must provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring accommodations should direct inquiries to the human resource contact directly. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or resume.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, VDVS encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DDARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to obtain their Certificate of Disability. If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use the following link,
https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
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