IT Security Analyst

DataStaff, Inc. is in need of an IT Security Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Richmond, VA.
*This is a hybrid.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

• 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:

• 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.

Desired Skills:

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

This position is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.