Junior Security Architect
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Job Description
Title: Junior Security Architect
State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III
Hiring Range: Up to $100000
Pay Band: 6
Agency: VA Information Tech Agency
Location:VA Information Technologies
Agency Website: Type: General Public G
Job Duties
We are seeking an enthusiastic and detailoriented Junior Security Architect to join our Security Architecture team. In this role you will support the development implementation and maintenance of security architecture standards across the Commonwealth of Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles who is eager to grow in the field and contribute to meaningful security initiatives.
As a Junior Security Architect you will assist with documenting security policies and guidelines participate in evaluating new technologies for security implications and support compliance efforts aligned with industry frameworks such as NIST. Youll work closely with senior architects IT teams and other stakeholders to ensure our systems remain secure and resilient.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in documenting and updating security architecture standards policies and guidelines.
Collaborate with senior security team members in evaluating new products services and changes for security and compliance impacts.
Support the exception process by gathering documentation tracking requests and helping ensure timely resolution.
Help translate complex security concepts into clear guidance for technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Participate in internal reviews and assessments to ensure adherence to cybersecurity best practices.
Stay up to date on cybersecurity trends frameworks and tools through training industry resources and mentorship.
Contribute to crossfunctional collaboration with teams such as network engineering IT support and service lifecycle management.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of networking principles firewalls intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and endpoint protection.
Cybersecurity Frameworks: Familiarity with common cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST ISO/IEC 27001 CIS Controls).
ProblemSolving: Strong analytical skills to assess security vulnerabilities identify risks and recommend solutions.
Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Collaboration: Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with other departments including security operations network engineering and IT support.
Attention to Detail: Precision and attention to detail when working with complex security architectures and ensuring compliance with policies.
Preferred:
Cloud Security: Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure) and their security configurations.
Threat Analysis: Experience with risk assessment tools and threat modeling to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Security Tools: Knowledge of security tools like SIEM vulnerability scanners and network monitoring systems.
Scripting/Automation: Basic scripting skills (e.g. Python PowerShell) to automate security tasks and improve efficiency.
Additional Considerations
Education:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related field or equivalent work experience.
Relevant coursework or certifications in cybersecurity network security or information systems is a plus.
Certifications
Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security CISSP CISM AWS Certified Security Specialty Azure Security Engineer Associate or similar security/cloud security certifications are preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: VITA HR
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Email:
In support of the Commonwealths 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). ServiceConnected 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
