IT Security Analyst

Job title: IT Security Analyst - Tolling Division s systems - Hybrid Richmond, VA

Job Location: Richmond, Virginia 23219

Contract Duration: 12 Months Contract

seeking a highly motivated Security Analyst to support cybersecurity operations within the Operations Technology (OT) environment, with a specific focus on the integration and ongoing monitoring of the Tolling Division s systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs for tolling-related infrastructure using existing SIEM and other monitoring tools.
• Analyze, investigate, and triage security events and potential incidents involving tolling back office systemsand devices.
• Coordinate with Tolling Division personnel, vendors, and OT operations teams to facilitate incident response, forensics, and remediation activities.
• Assist in onboarding tolling systems into the OT cybersecurity monitoring process, including asset inventory, log ingestion, and configuration baselines.
• Perform security assessments and reviews of tolling systems for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and gaps in compliance with standards such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-82, and agency-specific policies.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of incident response procedures and playbooks specific to tolling infrastructure.
• Contribute to regular security reporting, dashboards, and metrics for tolling systems.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the security posture of the tolling environment.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 1 year supporting azure, IIS, Active Directory, SQL database, and critical infrastructure environments.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, log analysis, and incident response workflows.
• Familiarity with PCI DSS 4.0+ security requirements.
• Working knowledge of networking protocols, system hardening, and asset inventory practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting or securing tolling systems, traffic management infrastructure, or roadside equipment.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as PCI DSS, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-82, or CIS Controls.
• Certifications such as GICSP, GCIA, CompTIA Security+, or CISSP.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and supporting environments with both state-managed and vendor-managed components.

Requirements: Experience supporting or securing tolling systems, traffic management infrastructure, or roadside equipment

• -Highly desired 5 Years

Knowledge of security frameworks such as PCI DSS, SEC 530, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-82, or CIS Controls

• -Highly desired 5 Years

Experience working with third-party vendors and supporting environments with both state-managed and vendor-managed components

• -Highly desired 5 Years