Information Security Officer - Director's Office - CF051

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Forensic Science has recently moved to a new, state-of-the-art facility in Hanover County.

Join our team as an Information Security Officer and play a vital role in safeguarding the critical information and technology systems that support public safety, forensic science, and the justice system. The Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is seeking an Information Security Officer (ISO) to lead the agency’s Information Security Program and ensure compliance with Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) security standards. Reporting directly to the Agency Director, the ISO collaborates with agency leadership, IT staff, and external partners to protect systems essential to agency operations.

The ISO is responsible for developing and maintaining DFS information security policies and standards; managing system classifications, risk assessments, security exceptions, and required documentation; and administering the ...