ITU Security Analyst: Central Administration #01674

DHRM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Information Technology Unit (ITU) within the Virginia Department of Corrections seeks an ITU Security Analyst: Central Administration to support security investigations, FOIA requests, and electronic discovery. You will work on forensic operations, Microsoft Purview activities, and ensure timely responses to cybersecurity incidents, employee investigations, and legally regulated requests.

This is a challenging role based at DOC Headquarters in Richmond with a competitive state government

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of digital evidence collection, preservation, and secure handling practices.
• Understands electronic discovery (eDiscovery) processes, litigation holds, and FOIA-related information handling.
• Apply cybersecurity principles, investigative procedures, and digital forensic methodologies effectively.
• Utilizes critical forensic tools, monitoring software, and investigative applications proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform IT security investigations and digital evidence collection.
• Respond to FOIA requests and manage electronic discovery tasks.
• Support cybersecurity incident response and forensic operations; assist with legal/regulatory requests.

Skills

Digital evidence handling

eDiscovery

FOIA handling

Cybersecurity principles

Digital forensics tools

Tools

Forensic tools

Monitoring software

Investigative applications

Job description

Title: ITU Security Analyst: Central Administration #01674

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $87,689 - $144,685

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Information Technology Unit (ITU) provides technology planning and support to the Department to help ensure the successful accomplishment of the Department’s mission.
The IT Security Operations Analyst is a critical agency-wide position responsible for supporting IT Security investigations, digital evidence collection, electronic discovery, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, Microsoft Purview activities, forensic operations, and other security-related requests. This position provides essential technical and operational support to ensure the agency can respond efficiently and appropriately to cybersecurity incidents, employee investigations, legal and regulatory requests, litigation holds, internal reviews, and requests for electronically stored information.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrates knowledge of digital evidence collection, preservation, and secure handling practices. Understands electronic discovery (eDiscovery) processes, litigation holds, and FOIA‑related information handling. Apply cybersecurity principles, investigative procedures, and digital forensic methodologies effectively. Utilizes critical forensic tools, monitoring software, and investigative applications proficiently.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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.

Advertised: 02 Oct 2026

Applications close: 16 Oct 2026