Information Technology Security Analyst

Position Summary Information 

Basic Function 

The Information Technology Security Analyst is responsible for assisting the College ISO in planning and administration of the College’s information security program.

Duties and Responsibilities 

This position will help develop the policies, standards, and procedures necessary to protect the College and VCCS ITS infrastructure. Configuration, monitoring and managing of College network systems to include switches, routers firewalls and servers. The administration of College IT security operations, testing and utilizing intrusion detection tools.

Minimum Qualifications 

BS in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field or a combination of education, training and experience. Significant experience in the administration of Information Technology Security Systems, network monitoring and intrusion detection tools.

Preferred Qualifications 

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and/or Cisco Certified Security Professional or posses a similar security professional certification. Expert experience with maintaining system security using packet filtering, logging and intrusion detection systems in production computing environments. Expert experience with Cisco Sourcefire or similar tools preferred. Rapid 7 Nexpose/Metasploit or similar network scan experience. Expert experience with Splunk or similar SIEM tools preferred. PCI experience desired.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Extensive knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, Radius and TACACS server, VPN devices, as well as 2FA. Experience with Windows 2012/2016 based networks, Exchange/O365 and Microsoft Backoffice products. Knowledge and experience with Linux, Apple and VMWare. Extensive knowledge of disaster recovery planning/testing, auditing, risk analysis and business continuity planning. Extensive knowledge and experience with Intrusion Detection Systems and Intrusion Prevention Systems with Cisco preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to function and serve as an effective member of the College Information Technology Services team. Ability to effectively communicate and interpret information security related concepts both verbally and in writing to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff. Experience writing polices and procedures.

Operation of a State Vehicle 
Occasional

Posting Detail Information 

Open Date 
06/19/2019

Close Date 
07/10/2019

Open Until Filled 
No

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Background Check Statement 

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background 
investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of
education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS and NOVA such as 
I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s
Statement of Economic Interest.