IT Security Analyst

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

IT Security
FOCUS
Forensics
Onboarding
Regulatory Compliance
Vulnerability Management
Asset Management
Access Control
Reporting
Dashboard
Cyber Security
ICS
SCADA
SIEM
Log Analysis
Incident Management
Workflow
Computer Networking
Hardening
Inventory
Data Link Layer
Analytical Skill
Communication
Collaboration
GCIA
Security+
CISSP
Physical Layer
Management
SEC
NIST 800-53
NIST SP 800 Series
Technical Direction

Job Details

Engagement Type

Contract

Short Description

Complete Description

VDOT is seeking a highly motivatedSecurity Analystto support cybersecurity operations within theOperations Technology (OT)environment, with a specific focus on the integration and ongoing monitoring of theTolling 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 systems and 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.

Support integration of tolling infrastructure into existing OT cybersecurity tools, including vulnerability management, endpoint detection, asset management, and access controls.

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 OT, ICS/SCADA, or critical infrastructure environments.

Familiarity with SIEM tools, log analysis, and incident response workflows.

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 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.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience
Experience supporting or securing tolling systems, traffic management infrastructure, or roadside equipment. Highly desired 3 Years
Knowledge of security frameworks such as SEC 530, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-82, or CIS Controls. Highly desired 3 Years
Experience working with third-party vendors and supporting environments with both state-managed and vendor-managed components. Highly desired 3 Years
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