IT Security Analyst 2

Equinox Consulting Partners is seeking an IT Security Analyst for a REMOTE position with our client based in Richmond, VA. The IT Security Analyst serve as a member of the Information Security Operations Team tasked with conducting security Risk Assessments (RAs) in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia security policies. Only candidates local to the Richmond, VA area will be considered.

Skills :

Provide technical assistance to develop and complete information security risk assessments (RAs) for assigned enterprise-level projects for future system deployment, and enterprise systems currently in production. RAs are to be conducted in accordance with the Commonwealth Information Security policy, SEC501. Coordinate with the agency Information Security & Risk Assessment (ISRM) staff and the Information Security Officer (ISO) during their independent validation of the RA. Also coordinate with internal operations staff for remediation of any risks and deficiencies identified in the RA.

The IT Security Analyst will also collaborate with IT Services senior management, Internal Audit, and VITA to manage security vulnerabilities as well as develop and publish Information Security procedures and metrics related to the RA process. She/he will conduct security research and keeps abreast of latest security issues. They will be responsible for preparing IT security documentation related to Ras.