Job#: 3058446 Job Description: Information Security Analyst ContractorThis important role will support information security across all Virginia Housing programs, projects, IT systems, and applications, and is assigned to projects/initiatives with security and privacy components. The Information Security Specialist will assist in conducting cybersecurity & privacy awareness and education throughout Virginia Housing. The Information Security Specialist is also responsible for assisting with creating and maintaining all of Virginia Housing's Information Security and privacy policies and standards. The Information Security Specialist will be part of ISO efforts and assist with other security-related projects.
Virginia Housing is one of the nation's premier housing finance agencies. Our mission is to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing, which we accomplish through our public-private partnerships.
This role is part of the Information Security Office in the Legal Division at Virginia Housing's HQ Building. Responsibilities will include: Work within a Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) system to add and update security and risk data, records, and documentation.
Partnering with business stakeholders to develop and maintain Information System Security Plans (SSP).
Participate in Information Security and Privacy efforts across all business areas and supplier engagements to ensure the appropriate security controls are in place.
Facilitating security information gathering meetings to collect necessary information for completion of SSPs, risk assessments, and other security work products.
Represent the Information Security Office in PMO projects to ensure specific projects and initiatives have appropriate ISO representation.
Responsible for partnering across teams, collaborating with business units to understand business challenges, developing necessary tailored control options, facilitating compliance requirements, and providing timely and clear communications to stakeholders.
Assists with the development and maintenance of information security standards and processes, including conducting occasional research of best practices from reputable sources.
Assists with controls documentation, including information system diagramming, completing risk assessment templates, and drafting security documentation as needed.
Assist in reviewing contracts, agreements, and other vendor documentation to ensure adequate information security protections are in place.
Qualified candidates must possess:
At least (3) years of demonstrated experience in Information Security concepts related to governance, risk, and compliance.
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of information security.
Familiarity or experience working with a security framework, such as NIST, ISO 27001, etc.
Extensive knowledge of the principles and methods applied to information technology infrastructure planning, implementation, and management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize tasks, set priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up assignments with minimum direction.
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to continually prioritize and change or adapt to ambiguous situations.
- Ability to interpret and understand security documentation, including flow diagrams and process maps.
- Ability to understand general contract terms and conditions.
- Ability to create basic diagrams, flowcharts, and spreadsheets using COTS desktop software.
- Ability to write clearly and concisely to various audiences.
Preferred experience includes:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent information security certification is preferred.
Previous experience working in the financial services industry is preferred.
Knowledge of controls related to cloud security and application security.
Knowledge of Information Security regulatory compliance (e.g., GLBA, GDPR, PCI, etc.).
Knowledge of various privacy regulations (e.g., GRPR, CCPA, VCDPA, etc.).
- Experience drafting Information Security and Privacy policies, standards, and procedures.
Additional details:
Will report to our HQ office and will work a hybrid schedule. (3 days in office and 2 days remotely)
1 year assignment
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