Information Security Analyst #ARS00610

Title: Information Security Analyst - #ARS00610

State Role Title:Info Technology Specialist II

Hiring Range: Salary Commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location:Aging & Rehab Svcs

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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Job Duties

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The Information Security Division provides information security services to functional programs of the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). In addition via memorandum of agreement (MOA) The Information Security Division provides information security services to the Disability Services Agencies (DSA) which include the Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI) the Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) and the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD).

These information security services are provided in support of the DSAs strategic goals objectives and initiatives.
DARS is seeking an Information Security Analyst to provide operational support to the DSA Information Security Officer in implementing the Information Security strategic goals and plans that ensure the DSA operates securely while maintaining compliance to the COV Information Security Standards.

The broad areas of responsibility for this position include:

IT audit response.
Vulnerability management.
Developing security documentation.
Managing the COVRAMP process.

Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience:

• Training in Information Systems Information Security Information Technology Audits Computer Science Cybersecurity or related fields.
• Extensive experience in information security and risk management disciplines including information security trends technologies best practices controls models architecture etc.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of information security practices policies applications and network security Issues; demonstrated knowledge and skill Information systems review; working knowledge of information security requirements and their Implementation in the following areas: IT Operations Applications Networks Risk Management Continuity Planning Incident Management/Response and System Architecture.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to develop and implement security policies procedures and applications; to implement the proper controls of IT and network systems: to utilize a personal computer for creating correspondences emails spreadsheets presentations entering and extracting data from various databases; to identify the business drivers of risk and align security strategies with those drivers; to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to diverse audiences various levels of management and both Internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and lead business and technical resources in the completion of enhancement system contract and policy initiatives.

Additional Considerations:

Experience in information security or information systems review.
Experience/knowledge of Information security program requirements for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Certifications such as CISA CISM CRISC and/or CISSP.

Special Instructions:

• This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code 2.2-1201.1.
• A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact for assistance.

Minorities Individuals with disabilities Veterans AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

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Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

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). 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.