Title: Information Security Analyst

State Role Title: Information Security Analyst I

Hiring Range: $75,000 - $85,000 Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of the Treasury

Location: JAMES MONROE BUILDING

Agency Website: https://trs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type:

Job Duties

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and keeping systems that support the Commonwealth Treasury and ultimately the State secure? Are you curious, analytical, and motivated to learn, and interested in an opportunity to grow your cybersecurity expertise while serving the Commonwealth?

The Virginia Department of the Treasury is dedicated to serving the Commonwealth by providing excellent management of its banking, investing, and financing services, and the administration of unclaimed property and insurance programs.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Information Security Analyst to support the agency’s cybersecurity and risk management operations. This position plays a critical role in protecting the Commonwealth’s financial systems, sensitive data, and technology infrastructure.
This is an entry- to mid-level role designed for someone who is building their cybersecurity career and wants hands-on exposure to real-world security operations, compliance, risk management, and incident response within a government environment.

The key responsibilities of the Information Security Analyst are:

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, including:
• Network security fundamentals
• Access control concepts
• Malware and phishing threats
• Incident response basics
• Knowledge of NIST security frameworks and compliance standards
• Familiarity with common security tools or platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging employees at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to document findings clearly and concisely.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Experience in Information Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), or related roles.
• Experience reviewing logs or investigating security alerts.
• Strong understanding of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Least Privilege Principles, and Segregation of Duties.
• Familiarity with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies.

Additional Considerations

• Familiarity with vulnerability management tools.
• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and account provisioning/deprovisioning processes.
• Experience reviewing logs or investigating security alerts.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their access control mechanisms.
• Experience working in a government or highly regulated environment

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.

This position is only open to current Virginia Department of the Treasury employees.

A résumé and cover letter are required to be submitted. Applications for this position must
be submitted electronically through this website.

The Department of the Treasury telework policy allows for up to two days a week of telework, subject to the position requirements. This position will be located in Richmond, Virginia, and must report on-site until the completion of an approved telework agreement is received.

All finalists are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: criminal checks; employment verification; verification of education; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

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 Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms with their state application.

Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position.

The Virginia Department of the Treasury is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

Name: Lori Perez

Phone: 804-225-3247

Email: HR@TRS.virginia.gov

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.