Title: Information Security Specialist

State Role Title: Information Systems Support II

Hiring Range: Up to $75K commensurate with experience

Agency: Indigent Defense Commission

Location: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 200

Agency Website: www.vadefenders.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC) is seeking a well-rounded, dynamic IT professional to join the agency’s statewide IT support team as our Information Security Specialist. The VIDC is dedicated to protecting and defending the rights and dignity of clients through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy. The IT department is equally dedicated to this mission. This recruitment seeks to fill this position with a motivated, creative-thinking information security professional seeking a mission-oriented career opportunity. The Information Security Specialist reports to the Director of Information Technology and is employed at-will.

Duties:

• Function as ISO designee and liaison with Virginia Information Technology Agency Centralized ISO and Audit Services.
• Regular attendance to monthly VITA ISO meetings and any other certifying events required by the state to maintain an ISO designation.
• Ensure completion of necessary tasks, processes, and deliverables to keep the agency compliant with SEC-530 guidelines, including:
  Risk assessments
  SOP documentation
  Baseline configurations
  System security plans
  Continuity of Operations (COOP) documentation
  Business impact assessments
  IT audits
• Monitor and configure the Security Awareness Training platform for the agency.
• Develop and implement IT security training curriculum.
• Monitor security alerts and incidents from various enterprise systems.
• Work directly with other IT staff members to resolve information security findings.
• Backfill other IT staff as necessary as a fully functional member of our IT support team.
• This position is on site at our Administrative office and reports directly to the CIO. This position will be expected to perform other project and ad hoc duties as assigned.

The IDC is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our workforce. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants of all identities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

This position involves drafting, reviewing, and submitting important documentation that directly influences our Agency’s security posture, so excellent writing and communication skills are a must. Qualified candidates must have demonstrated proficiency with information security best practices and terminology. Certifications or four-year coursework specifically in Information Security can be substituted for experience in an information security role.

Considerable experience as an IT professional with a focus on information security
Sufficient prior work experience in an Information Security role in order to demonstrate proficiency
The ability to translate complex technical solutions into lay terms, both in writing and verbally
The ability to self-educate and research a problem is required
The ability to lift and maneuver 50lbs is a must
Candidates must possess a valid DMV driver’s license and have the ability to drive to field offices throughout the commonwealth
Excellent customer service skills that bolster the agency’s mission through responsive interactions with customers across the Commonwealth
Timely follow through on task assignments and project duties
Regular attendance and physical presence in the office are required
Relevant information security certifications are preferable.

Special Instructions

Applications for this position require a cover letter and resume. Failure to submit both may disqualify you from further consideration.

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.

While creating an account through the state system will save your basic information (please remember your username and password), applications are NOT saved for future openings. We encourage you to apply to any and all of the positions you may be considering within the IDC.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. IDC uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. IDC does not accept “see resume” as a response to any question. Information on the application is the primary source used for screening the position. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants if requested, during the application and/or interview process.

This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) depending on your type of loan.

Edits cannot be made to the application once you have received a confirmation number. Phone calls are not accepted regarding an inquiry into the status of an application. Please login to the RMS system for status updates.

Contact Information

Name: Ashley Washington

Phone: 804-662-7249

Email: recruiting@vadefenders.org

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.