ITU Security Analyst: Central Administration #01674

Virginia Department of Corrections; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking an ITU Security Analyst for the Central Administration to support IT security investigations, digital evidence collection, and eDiscovery requests. The role ensures timely responses to regulatory and legal requests and contributes to agency-wide cybersecurity operations.

The position performs forensic operations, supports FOIA requests, and collaborates across IT units to safeguard information and respond to incidents from the DOC Headquarters

Qualifications

• Knowledge of digital evidence collection, preservation, and secure handling practices.
• Understanding of electronic discovery processes, litigation holds, and FOIA information handling.
• Apply cybersecurity principles, investigative procedures, and digital forensic methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide agency-wide support for IT security investigations and digital evidence collection.
• Assist with FOIA requests, Microsoft Purview activities, and forensic operations.
• Support investigations into cybersecurity incidents, legal/regulatory requests, and electronically stored information.

Skills

Digital forensics

eDiscovery

FOIA handling

Cybersecurity principles

Forensic tools

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

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.