Role : Security Analyst
Location : Richmond, VA
Duration : 12+ months
Interview : In Person Only
Job Description :
VDOT is seeking a highly motivated Security Analyst to support cybersecurity operations within the
Operations Technology (OT) environment, with a specific focus on the integration and ongoing monitoring of the Tolling Division's systems
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and logs for tolling-related infrastructure using existing SIEM and other monitoring tools.
- Analyze, investigate, and triage security events and potential incidents involving tolling systems and devices.
- Coordinate with Tolling Division personnel, vendors, and OT operation steams to facilitate incident response, forensics, and remediation activities.
- Assist in onboarding tolling systems into the OT cybersecurity monitoring process, including asset inventory, log ingestion, and configuration baselines.
- Perform security assessments and reviews of tolling systems for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and gaps in compliance with standards such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-82, and agency-specific policies.
- Support integration of tolling infrastructure into existing OT cybersecurity tools, including vulnerability management, endpoint detection, asset management, and access controls.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of incident response procedures and playbooks specific to tolling infrastructure.
- Contribute to regular security reporting, dashboards, and metrics for tolling systems.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the security posture of the tolling environment.
Qualifications
Required :
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; OR equivalent experience.3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 1 year supporting OT, ICS / SCADA, or critical infrastructure environments.Familiarity with SIEM tools, log analysis, and incident response workflows.Working knowledge of networking protocols, system hardening, and asset inventory practices.Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.Preferred :
Experience supporting or securing tolling systems, traffic management infrastructure, or roadside equipment.Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-82,or CIS Controls.Certifications such as GICSP, GCIA, CompTIA Security+, or CISSP.Experience working with third-party vendors and supporting environments with both state-managed and vendor-managed components.Required / Desired Skills :
Experience supporting or securing tolling systems, traffic management infrastructure, or roadside equipment.Knowledge of security frameworks such as SEC 530, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-82, or CIS Controls..Experience working with third-party vendors and supporting environments with both state-managed and vendor-managed components.