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IT Security Analyst |
Yakshna Solutions, Inc., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.
VDOT is seeking a highly motivated Security Analyst to support cybersecurity operations within the Operations Technology (OT) environment, with a specific focus on 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.
Required skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; OR equivalent
- 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 skills:
- 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.
YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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