IT Security Analyst 3 - Richmond VA

We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards. We help companies realize and implement IT solutions strategically. Yakshna Solutions supports our client’s mission and goals by sharing our know-how, skills and knowledge. We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer. Working with Yakshna gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additionally, you can build a network of peers, mentors and advance your career! We offer exciting opportunities to work with leading industry experts, business consultants and IT specialists across large government and private sector companies. The people who work in Yakshna are as diverse as our services. We recognize the crucial importance of each individual to our success and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and innovative training. Opportunities here exist across many services and across many US states. Don’t forget to refer your friends to earn cash for qualified referrals! Based on your relevant profile and our current requirements, our recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible. Open Jobs Oct 15 2025 778015 – IT Security Analyst 3 Yakshna Solutions, Inc (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman‑owned small business enterprise, 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 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 back‑office 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. 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 experience. 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 1 year supporting Azure, IIS, Active Directory, SQL database, and critical infrastructure environments. Familiarity with SIEM tools, log analysis, and incident response workflows. Familiarity with PCI DSS 4.0+ security requirements. 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 PCI DSS, 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. Experience supporting or securing tolling systems, traffic management infrastructure, or roadside equipment (Highly desired). Knowledge of security frameworks such as PCI DSS, SEC 530, NIST 800‑53, NIST 800‑82, or CIS Controls (Highly desired). Experience working with third‑party vendors and supporting environments with both state‑managed and vendor‑managed components (Highly desired). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr