IT Security Analyst

Overview

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

Skills

IT Security
FOCUS
Back Office
Forensics
Onboarding
Regulatory Compliance
Reporting
Dashboard
Information Technology
Cyber Security
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft IIS
Active Directory
SQL
Database
SIEM
Log Analysis
Incident Management
Workflow
Computer Networking
Hardening
Inventory
Analytical Skill
Communication
Collaboration
GCIA
Security+
CISSP
Management
PCI DSS
SEC
NIST 800-53
NIST SP 800 Series
SANS

Job Details

VDOT is 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.

VDOT is 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 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.
  • 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


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