It security analyst
- State of Washington Dept. of Veterans Affairs
- Olympia, WA, USA
Job Description
Description
Full-Time - Permanent
Olympia Central Office
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an IT Security Analyst – Journey to help protect the systems, data, and technology services that support veterans, families, staff, and residents across the agency.
This position is part of WDVA’s Information Technology Division and reports to the Chief Information Security Officer. The role supports enterprise cybersecurity operations with a focus on vulnerability management, disaster recovery, secure system configuration, incident response support, and security-driven technical administration.
This is a hands-on technical security position. The successful candidate will work closely with IT operations, service desk, infrastructure, compliance, and agency leadership to identify risks, improve security posture, and support reliable technology services across WDVA’s central office, four State Veterans Homes, State Veterans Cemetery, and statewide programs.
Please note: The work schedule will be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, but some evening and weekend work may be required. An alternative work schedule and hybrid telework may be authorized based on mission requirements.
- This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.
Here at the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” As a national leader in our advocacy for nearly 500,000 veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star.
Duties
Vulnerability Management Tasks include:
Conduct and review vulnerability scans across agency systems, applications, and infrastructure.- Review vulnerability and threat information to support risk-based mitigation and remediation decisions.
- Research emerging vulnerabilities and assess potential impact to the agency environment.
- Track, report, and help coordinate remediation of vulnerabilities and related security findings.
- Support IT staff with patching, remediation, and attack surface reduction efforts.
- Create and maintain vulnerability management procedures, documentation, and staff guidance.
- Collaborate with IT staff to improve visibility, coordination, and security operations.
Disaster Recovery Tasks include:
- Support development and maintenance of the IT Disaster Recovery Plan in alignment with agency and statewide requirements.
- Coordinate with IT and agency partners to document and exercise disaster recovery processes.
- Monitor backup processes and support recovery of agency data when requested.
- Assist with disaster recovery testing, tabletop exercises, reporting, and follow-up activities.
- Identify risks, threats, and improvement opportunities related to disaster recovery and operational resilience.
Enterprise Security Tasks include:
- Support secure configuration and maintenance of agency systems, servers, endpoints, and enterprise technology environments.
- Assist with implementation of security standards, system hardening, encryption, and remediation activities.
- Work with the Chief Information Security Officer on security reviews and risk-based recommendations.
- Support configuration changes and other technical activities needed to reduce security risk.
- Collaborate with IT teams to improve security practices, compliance, and agencywide protection of systems and data.
*For full list of duties, it is highly recommended to request a copy of the full Position Description*
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Associates Degree and 4 years of *IT relative experience, OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or relatable degree, and 2 years of *IT relative experience, OR
Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or relatable degree, and 1 year of *IT relative experience., OR
6 years of *IT relative experience.
Please note: *IT relative experience includes servers, systems and desktop software expertise, digital forensics, IT Security analysis, leading up to architecting solutions, security design reviews related to software/hardware solutioning, data sharing and breach protection and IT Security policy and procedural management, and also technical coaching on security software/hardware troubleshooting and awareness training.
- Must be proficient in the English language.
- Agency Required Competencies for all positions:
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Security + Certification
- Two years of experience as a disaster recovery or emergency management coordinator or equivalent position.
Special requirements:
- Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Must maintain regular and reliable attendance and be willing to work as needed.
- Must successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training.
- Must become familiar and comply with all DVA policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
- Must sign the confidentiality statement for all employees.
- Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
- Candidates who are offered a job with WDVA must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
Supplemental Information
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Application Process:
The top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Other Information:
- This position is Non-Represented.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials, and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.
