IT Security Specialist

vTech Solution

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Richmond, VA, us on site Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

vTech can help you avoid the daunting task of writing and posting job offers, shifting through resumes and laboring through the lengthy interview process. Our Staffing solutions will allow you to elude those tasks and place topnotch, high-caliber professionals in the position you need to fill.

We use our expertise, knowledge, and global resources to deliver top-quality candidates and tailor our IT and Non-IT recruitment services to your needs. This allows us to deliver the required results in a timely manner that meets your schedule at a substantially reduced cost.

We pride ourselves for having one of the fastest growth rate and also the lowest turnover rates in the industry just 2.5 percent annually. We focus on the training and retaining qualified professionals with high personal and work ethics. With the help of our extensive database of internal candidates and CATS applicants tracking system, we can provide quality resources within the limited time frame.

We have also successfully placed hundreds of candidates in the areas related to Information Technology, Engineering, professional, Scientific & Clinical, etc. for both our commercial and government clients.

Source: A recruiter sources candidates from various sources; the search starts from our proprietary database. Using advanced sourcing methods like social media, professional networking media, internal, and 3rd party job boards, we identify qualified candidates.
Validate: A recruiter validates the candidates’ experience and skill sets against our client’s position.
Initial Screening: Based on the position and the client’s work culture, the recruiter uses initial screening questions to determine the most suitable candidates.
Submit: the recruiter will submit to the technical team qualified candidates who have passed the initial screening.
Technical Screening: The technical team then prepares a matrix of the particular requirements and required experience for the position and using a list of questions and the results, re-validates the candidates’ technical skills.
Background Check: Administrative personnel will provide a detailed background check, as required, per client agreement.
On board: On successfully completing the above steps, the candidates are welcomed on board and assisted to ensure a smooth integration at the client’s location.

Client is currently looking for a contractor to fill in temporarily for a vacant Information Security position within the Office of Information Management - Information Security Office

Review and create information security documentation, including BIAs and RAs
Document and update templates required by VITA for reporting completed security documentation
Work with the Deputy Information Security Officer to ensure the day to day requirements of the security office are met.
Responds to customer inquiries/requests in the security area.
Reviews and documents security policies and makes changes/updates as needed
Providing security training on policies, etc when appropriate.

Required Experiecne:
Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia Information Security Program
Knowledge of all Commonwealth Security Policies, Sec 501
Must know to create business impact assessments and risk assessments, how to create security policies, training security policies
Excellent customer services skills
Information Security Certification

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Create security documentation, review policies, respond to inquiries, and provide security training.

Job title

IT Security Specialist

Experience level

Industry

professional services

Location requirements

Richmond, VA, US; on-site preferred, remote possible

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

knowledge of Virginia Information Security Programknowledge of Commonwealth Security Policies Sec 501create business impact assessmentscreate risk assessmentscreate security policiessecurity traininginformation security certification

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

security documentationrisk assessmentssecurity policiessecurity training
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Richmond, VA, USA

On-site City

Richmond, VA, USA

Remote City