Information Security Analyst jobs in Richmond, VA

Title: Information Security Analyst - #ARS00205

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist II

Hiring Range: Minimum starting salary is $70,000 commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Aging & Rehab Svcs

Agency Website: https://www.dars.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

If you want to work with a dynamic team that is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have opportunities to compete for and enjoy high quality employment, then DARS is the place for you!

Job Duties:

The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) main objective is to improve the employment, quality of life, security, and independence of older Virginians, Virginians with disabilities, and their families. The Information Security Divisions mission is to manage, develop, implement, and provide guidance for a security program in support of DARS' strategic goals, objectives and initiatives.

DARS seeks an Information Security Analyst to provide operational support to the DSA Information Security Officer in implementing Information Security strategic goals and plans that ensure the DSA operates securely while maintaining compliance to the COV Information Security Standards. The broad areas of responsibility for this position include IT risk management, security awareness education and training, and audit monitoring management.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience - Practical knowledge of Information Security principles; including information security policies and best-practices. Practical experience with IT risk management, security awareness training, audit monitoring management. Familiarity with National Institute of Standards and Technology Publication 800-53 and/or ISO/IEC 27001.

Skills/Abilities - Able to communicate effectively in writing and orally, skilled in project and task management. Ability to present information and key findings in cohesive manner to statewide leaders and/or stakeholders. Maintaining effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals in both the public and private sectors.

Additional Considerations:

Familiarity with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Information Security Standards.   Training or experience with a concentration in information security/computer science, business administration, or related field. Some prior Information Security or Information Security Audit experience. Experience working in an environment that supports assistive technology devices.

Special Instructions:

• This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1.
• A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate


Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully.  You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.