Cybersecurity Analyst III

Job Posting End Date:

October 8, 2026

Department:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Compensation Grade:

A20

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $96,116.80 - $148,990.40

Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

Yes

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

OUR RECRUITMENT INVITATION

Award-winning. Results-driven. Future-ready.

We believe government should be at the forefront of technological innovation. Our teams are experimenting with artificial intelligence, machine learning and other emerging technologies to conceive tomorrow's solutions. IT members are exploring options for replacing and upgrading legacy systems. Our mission has never been clearer. We understand how citizens and employees can benefit from conveniences afforded by the latest tech offerings.

Our department provides training opportunities for staff at all levels. It's critical for IT members to constantly elevate their skill sets in preparation for what's to come. We appreciate candidates from diverse backgrounds who are energized by the challenges of working in government IT.

An inquisitive imagination, purposeful passion and consistent customer-focus are all welcome traits. We aspire to create an environment where employees can do their best work.

YOU MIGHT HAVE WHAT IT TAKES. APPLY TODAY.

The purpose of this position is to provide cybersecurity services in the operation of the City’s cybersecurity program. The ideal candidate will be a team player who has experience with large enterprise cybersecurity programs including vulnerability management, security and event monitoring, threat evaluation, risk management, incident response, and compliance activities. The engineer will mentor junior cybersecurity team members, lead cybersecurity operations, perform system architecture reviews, perform risk-based analysis, lead cybersecurity incident response, participate in DevSecOps processes and perform compliance related activities.

This position requires in-office work hours through a hybrid/telework schedule.

Specific duties include:

• Lead an enterprise class cybersecurity team.
• Perform compliance activities and audits such as policy reviews, process reviews and third-party security audits.
• Familiar with both federal and Virginia privacy regulations.
• Conduct and participate in cybersecurity related investigations and incidents.
• Conduct computer forensic activities.
• Familiar with database, network, virtualization and operational technology operations, concepts and design.
• Perform risk and threat analysis for systems, applications and third parties.
• Experience with cybersecurity architecture and cybersecurity best practices for AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and/or other public cloud platforms.
• Evaluate vulnerability and threat information to assess, measure and prioritize mitigations based on risk.
• Participate in DevSecOps processes and familiarity with programming practices, threat modeling, and testing methodologies.
• Familiar with NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks and the ISO 27001 Framework.

Preferences:

-Experience supervising or leading an enterprise class cybersecurity team
-Demonstrated proficiency performing compliance activities/audits. i.e.: policy/process reviews, 3rd party security audits
-Experience and advanced knowledge of database, network, virtualization & operational tech. operations, concepts & design
-Experience evaluating vulnerability & threat info to asses/measure/prioritize mitigations based on risk xp w/cybersecurity architecture/best practices for AWS/Azure/Google Cloud/Other public cloud platforms
-Proficiency conducting computer forensic activities.

*** This position offers a remote/hybrid work schedule arrangement within the Virginia and North Carolina surrounding areas.

The City offers a generous and competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity leave, holidays, annual and sick leave.

*** CJIS/PREA Disclaimer: This position will provide direct support to the City’s Public Safety departments and will have physical access to public safety buildings and/or access to confidential and sensitive public safety databases. As such, and in compliance with federal regulations and guidelines, City of Virginia Beach IT staff and contractors must receive a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) and may require a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) criminal background clearance prior to employment and annually thereafter while employed or under contract with the City of Virginia Beach. Automatic disqualifiers related to the CJIS and PREA criminal background checks apply, including but not limited to, US Citizenship and/or minimum ten (10) years US Residency requirements

Additional requirements:
• DMV Transcript: No
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related technology field plus six (6) years of professional IT experience; OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or professional progressive IT experience equivalent to ten (10) years in fields utilizing the knowledge, skills and abilities in technology systems, systems functions and systems capabilities; and associated with such positions as Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, Database Administrator or Programmer Analyst. May be required to have a current and valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. Position may require one or more Expert Level Industry Certifications specific to the work to be performed and maintain currency of those, or successor, certifications; such required certifications will be listed in the requisition that announces the vacancy.

Skills:

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.
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Official Job Descriptions:

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.

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