Job Duties
The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst with the Cybersecurity Risk Management division.
The Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst functions as a liason between both internal and external intelligence partners. The threat intelligence aquired will be developed and shared as appropriate to strengthen the security posture of COV systems and data.
The analyst shall recommend best practices, security enahancements, and notify management of emerging threats. The analyst will also help build and maintain the CTI platform.
The Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst is responsible for proactively identifying, analyzing, and reporting on cyber threats that may impact the organization. This role requires a high level of discretion and professionalism, handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity and accuracy.
The analyst will monitor threat landscapes, produce timely intelligence reports, and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong customer service skills are essential to support internal teams, address concerns, and provide clear guidance during potential or active security events.
The ideal candidate can remain calm during high-pressure situations, apply de-escalation techniques when engaging with stakeholders, and translate complex threat data into actionable insights to protect the organization’s digital environment.
Join VITA at The Boulders in Richmond, VA, where innovation meets impact! As the Commonwealth’s leading IT agency, we’re connecting, protecting, innovating, and powering Virginia’s digital future through collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Our team thrives in a vibrant, customer-focused environment that values growth, accountability, and forward thinking — all while making technology work for every corner of Virginia.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable experience in identification of emerging threats.
Considerable experience evaluating security controls and presenting findings in written reports.
Considerable experience within trend analysis for identifying threats.
Considerable experience in one or more of the following: System administration of both Windows and Unix based platforms, web servers, patch management systems, vulnerability management systems.
Considerable experience working with internal/external stakeholders.
Considerable experience with Accunetix 360, Nucleus, Axonius, NIST NVD, Recorded Future, or other vulnerability and threat intelligent tools.
Considerable experience Microsoft Office productivity products (Word, Excel (pivot tables and data analysis), PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Considerable Experience creating security intelligence advisories, evaluating security controls and procedures against emergining threats, and presenting recommendations.
Considerable experience in project management.
Additional Considerations
Experience with python scripting to handle API integrations.
Preferred certifications include: Microsoft certification in Windows, 365, or Azure, Comptia Network +, Comptia Security +.
Preferred experience with EMC’s Archer GRC.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This position is eligible for one (1) day telework.
Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.
The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.
State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
VITA is a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Name: VITA Human Resources
Phone: ov
Email: ov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.