IT Security Analyst 2 - remote IV in person

Novalink Solutions LLC; Richmond (VA); Híbrido; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Novalink Solutions LLC is seeking an IT Security Analyst 2 for a hybrid role based in Richmond, VA, with remote flexibility. You will conduct risk assessments, maintain risk registers, and ensure compliance with NIST, CJIS, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements.

Collaboration with system owners and auditors is essential to drive remediation and secure data flows. You will develop security documentation, support awareness programs, and guide project teams on security controls, governance, and

Qualificações

• Knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, privacy, third‑party risk, and audit practices.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST 800-53, VITA SEC530, CIS Controls, CJIS/VCIN, HIPAA, PCI, FERPA, FTI, and related Commonwealth requirements.
• Ability to analyze technical and business information, identify risk, distinguish control gaps from residual risk, and recommend actions.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional documentation including assessment reports, risk registers, security plans, policies, procedures, and audit evidence.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments, prioritize under deadlines, and coordinate with many stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives, technical teams, vendors, auditors, and nontechnical partners.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with sound judgment, discretion, and service mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct and coordinate security risk assessments, BIAs, data classifications, privacy reviews, control assessments, and security feasibility reviews for systems and initiatives.
• Maintain risk registers, assessment records, corrective-action plans, exceptions, evidence repositories, and tracking in Archer GRC and other tools.
• Review and apply Commonwealth and agency requirements including NIST, CJIS, HIPAA, PCI, FERPA, FTI, and privacy obligations.
• Collaborate with system and data owners to document ownership, classify information, and maintain security plans and controls for authorization and audits.
• Review vendor/3rd‑party security documentation (SOC reports, security questionnaires, data‑flow details, NDAs) for gaps and controls.
• Support governance of interconnection and data sharing; review MOUs/agreements for security, least privilege, access, and incident-notification rules.
• Coordinate audits/assessments; collect evidence; respond to inquiries; manage corrective actions through closure with auditors and reviewers.
• Develop and communicate security policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, templates, and governance processes; propose improvements.
• Support security awareness/training programs with targeted training, tracking, and reporting for owners and staff.
• Perform governance reviews for AI/emerging tech; evaluate purpose, data, privacy, and vendor assurances; document outcomes.

Conhecimentos

Governance & risk

Security frameworks

Risk analysis

Documentation

Project management

Executive communication

Data sensitivity & privacy

Descrição da oferta de emprego

IT Security Analyst 2 - remote IV in person

Richmond, United States | Posted on 10/21/2026

• Actual Job Title 814125 - DOC - IT Security Analyst 2
• Job Type FT Contract
• Date Opened 10/21/2026
• Target Date 10/26/2026
• Country United States
• Assigned Recruiter(s) Dinesh Mathi
• Number of Positions 1

Job Description

• Conduct and coordinate security risk assessments, Business Impact Analyses, data classifications, privacy reviews, control assessments, and security feasibility reviews for new and existing systems, applications, services, integrations, and technology initiatives.
• Maintain risk registers, assessment records, corrective-action plans, exceptions, evidence repositories, and follow-up activities in Archer GRC and other approved agency tools. Track remediation commitments, due dates, residual risk, and required executive decisions.
• Apply and interpret Commonwealth and agency requirements, including VITA SEC530, NIST guidance, CIS Controls, DoD STIGs, CJIS and VCIN requirements, and applicable HIPAA, PCI, FERPA, FTI, privacy, and contractual obligations.
• Partner with system owners and data owners to establish ownership, classify information, document security plans and controls, complete periodic reviews, and maintain evidence needed for authorization, audit, and ongoing compliance.
• Review vendor and third-party security documentation, including SOC reports, security questionnaires, architecture and data-flow information, contracts, MOUs, MOAs, NDAs, and other interconnection documentation. Identify conditions, gaps, compensating controls, and escalation needs.
• Support interconnection and data-sharing governance by reviewing MOUs and related agreements for security, privacy, least-privilege, data-handling, access-control, incident-notification, and annual-review requirements.
• Coordinate audit, assessment, and oversight activities; collect and validate evidence; respond to inquiries; document findings; and manage corrective actions through closure with internal audit, VITA, and other authorized reviewers.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate security policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, templates, and governance processes. Recommend practical improvements that strengthen compliance and reduce risk.
• Support the agency security awareness and training program, including targeted compliance training, acknowledgements, tracking, reporting, and education for system owners, technical staff, and other stakeholders.
• Perform governance reviews for emerging technology and artificial intelligence initiatives. Evaluate business purpose, data sensitivity, privacy, security, human oversight, vendor assurances, risks, and required approvals; document outcomes and handoffs.
• Assist with security planning for continuity, incident response, disaster recovery, business continuity, audit logging, configuration and hardening, access reviews, vendor management, and other control areas.
• Prepare accurate executive, management, and Commonwealth reporting on governance workload, system inventory, risks, findings, remediation progress, compliance status, metrics, and program priorities.
• Provide clear security guidance to project teams, operational IT, procurement, business units, and vendors. Facilitate meetings, communicate requirements professionally, and elevate unresolved risk or noncompliance through established channels.
• Participate in incident and post-incident governance activities as assigned, including documentation review, control-gap identification, privacy or regulatory coordination, and corrective-action tracking.
• Perform other related duties and special projects in support of the IT Security Governance program.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, privacy, third-party risk, and audit practices.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST 800-53, VITA SEC530, CIS Controls, CJIS and VCIN requirements, HIPAA, PCI, FERPA, FTI, and related Commonwealth requirements.
• Ability to analyze technical and business information, identify risk, distinguish control gaps from acceptable residual risk, and recommend clear, defensible actions.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional documentation, including assessment reports, risk registers, security plans, policies, procedures, executive briefings, and audit evidence.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments, prioritize work under deadlines, and follow through on actions involving many stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives, technical teams, vendors, auditors, and nontechnical business partners.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with sound judgment, discretion, and a service-oriented approach.

Desired Qualifications

• Archer GRC: 3+ years of experience using Archer or comparable governance, risk, and compliance platforms.
• VITA SEC530: 2+ years of experience applying Commonwealth of Virginia information security requirements.
• Third-Party Risk Management: 3+ years reviewing vendor security documentation, SOC reports, and security questionnaires.
• Business Impact Analysis: 3+ years conducting BIAs, data classification reviews, and security feasibility assessments.
• Regulatory Compliance: 3+ years working with CJIS, VCIN, HIPAA, PCI DSS, FERPA, or FTI requirements.
• Privacy and Data Sharing: 2+ years reviewing data-sharing agreements, MOUs, and security/privacy obligations.
• Incident Response and Continuity Governance: 2+ years supporting incident response, disaster recovery, or business continuity compliance.
• AI and Emerging Technology Governance: 1+ year assessing security, privacy, and compliance risks associated with emerging technologies.
• Executive Reporting: 3+ years preparing security metrics, compliance reports, risk summaries, and management briefings.

Requirements

• experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT security governance, or risk management.
  Required
  5
  Years
• experience performing security risk assessments, compliance reviews, or GRC activities.
  Required
  3
  Years
• experience applying NIST security frameworks, including NIST SP 800-53.
  Required
  4
  Years
• experience conducting security control assessments and supporting IT audits.
  Required
  3
  Years
• experience maintaining risk registers, documenting findings, and tracking corrective actions.
  Required
  3
  Years
• Experience developing security documentation, policies, procedures, assessment reports, and executive summaries.
  Required
  5
  Years
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical teams, business owners, auditors, and leadership.
  Required
  3
  Years
• Ability to manage multiple security assessments, compliance activities, and competing deadlines.
  Required
  3
  Years