VDOT - IT Security Analyst 2 (773651)

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 operations teams 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.

Requirements

• Experience supporting or securing tolling systems, traffic management infrastructure, or roadside equipment--Highly desired 3 Years
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as SEC 530, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-82, or CIS Controls--Highly desired 3 Years
• Experience working with third-party vendors and supporting environments with both state-managed and vendor-managed components--Highly desired 3 Years