Information Security Analyst 1

Information Security Analyst 1

Position: 00549

Location: Onsite, Mechanicsville, VA

Salary:

Exemption Status: Exempt

**Authority Only Employees May Apply*

Our Mission

To strengthen the Commonwealth through public safety, education and revenue from the responsible regulation and sale of alcoholic beverages.

Our Vision

To bring good spirits and excellent service to Virginia.

Our Values

Accountability—Service—Integrity—Performance Excellence

Join a team of Virginia’s Top Shelf Talent!

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (VABC) Security Operations (SecOps) Team seeks an Information Security Technician to ensure that a consistent, dependable, and high level of technical security is maintained on the authority's data and information systems.

This position protects authority systems by scanning VABC environments monitoring for incidents and misuse, designing and documenting controls to protect those systems, and implementing or directing implementation of controls.

Essential Job Functions

• Primary job functions include monitoring sources of security intelligence for actionable information, developing controls for improvement, and documenting for later implementation. For example, review vulnerability scan results, prioritize patch methodology for ideal remediation, and document instructions for business units to implement.
• Monitoring functions include regular review of vulnerability scanning applications, additional monitoring using technologies such as Microsoft Defender.
• Control implementation will require technical knowledge as well as project management techniques to ensure solutions implement properly. This includes firewall rule development, patching assistance, system hardening, verifying IDS and other monitoring rules, or developing other processes to scan agency systems and data.
• Secondary functions include enforcing and implementing authority security policies and standards.
• Provide technical guidance regarding information security matters, security assessments, analysis, security laws, policies, rules, and regulations. Position also serves as backup point of contact for ABC Vulnerability Manager and works with Internal Audit and assist with information security assessments, and maintain constituent relationships required to ensure sound IT Security.
• Position also serves as backup point of contact for ABC Security Incident reporting and works with Internal Audit to assist with information security assessments, and maintain constituent relationships required in order to ensure sound IT Security

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with security operations, Incident Response, threat analysis, monitoring systems, Microsoft Security platforms (Defender, Microsoft Sentinel)

• Experience in the areas:

• Microsoft Sentinel or similar SIEM platform

• Windows Administration

• Linux Administration

• Microsoft Defender

• Azure AD

• Office 365

• Multi-factor authentication and Single Sign On

• Intrusion Detection Systems

• Disaster recovery

• Networking protocols

• Encryption & Firewalls

• Incident Response

• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, and COV SEC-501 standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Education and certification preferences include a four year degree in information systems or a related field

• Industry standard security certifications such as:

• Incident Response

• Penetration testing

• Digital forensics

• Or other forensics training/experience, and industry security certifications are highly desirable

The selected candidate will be required to complete one industry standard security certification within six month introductory period.

We offer:

• •Excellent work/life balance
• •Paid Time Off (PTO) earned every two weeks worked and 14 paid holidays
• •Affordable healthcare with employer contributions
• •Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits
• •College Tuition Reimbursement program

Virginia ABC employees are covered under the Commonwealth’s benefits package and VRS. However, authority employees are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority does not provide sponsorship. We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

VA ABC is a Military-Friendly Employer, is V3 Certified, and embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For full consideration, all applicants must fully complete all sections of the online application. A resume will not substitute for an incomplete application.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Know Your Rights Poster ; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process.

All employment offers are contingent upon compliance with Form I-9 completion timeliness and confirmation of employment authorization by E-Verify and criminal history record checks are required prior to employment.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: DARS or call DARS at 800- 552-5019