IT Security Analyst

Job overview

The IT Security Analyst role is onsite in Richmond, VA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports an IT Security Governance program, with experience in Commonwealth of Virginia or government environments preferred. The analyst assesses security, privacy, and compliance risks and maintains the records and evidence needed for authorization, audits, and ongoing oversight. The role contributes by coordinating remediation, advising stakeholders, and reporting governance status and risks.

What you'll do

• Conduct and coordinate security risk assessments, business impact analyses, data classifications, privacy reviews, control assessments, and security feasibility reviews. Maintain risk registers, assessment records, corrective-action plans, exceptions, evidence repositories, and follow-up activities in Archer GRC or approved tools. Apply relevant Commonwealth, agency, NIST, and regulatory requirements
• review vendor security documentation and data-sharing agreements
• coordinate audits and corrective actions
• maintain security policies and governance processes
• support awareness and training
• review emerging technology and AI initiatives
• assist with continuity and incident-response governance
• prepare executive and management reports
• and provide security guidance to stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

it security analyst

accylerate

richmond va

onsite

cybersecurity governance

risk management

archer grc

vita sec530

nist

third-party risk

privacy assessments

audit coordination

regulatory compliance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting emphasizes Archer GRC, VITA SEC530, third-party risk, audit coordination, privacy, regulatory compliance, and executive reporting experience.

About the employer

Accylerate, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Sector: 54.