What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Systems and Security Analyst position at Virginia's Community College System?
Working Title Senior Systems and Security Analyst Role Title Info Technology Specialist II Role Code 39112-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 05 Position Number 28300012 Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location Henrico - 087 Hiring Range $65,000 - $75,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category 2-Professionals Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
As determined by the supervisor. Primarily on-site with some opportunities for remote work.
Sensitive Position Yes Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The Department of Technology (DOT) at Reynolds Community College is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems and Security Analyst who provides senior level support on a wide variety of technical and security functions. The position reports to the Manager of Infrastructure and Systems and provides leadership in the manager’s absence. Technical duties include but are not limited to managing the server environment, network environment, endpoint management system, account management, and threat assessments in a secure manner.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Systems Administration, Security, and Monitoring
Administers, patches, secures, monitors, and troubleshoots Windows and Linux servers. Implements operating system hardening for servers and user endpoints. Administers virtualization, storage, backup, and recovery systems. Performs system maintenance and supports system availability, performance, capacity, and recoverability.
Identity, Endpoint, and Microsoft 365 Administration
Administers Active Directory and Microsoft Entra user, group, and device accounts. Supports Microsoft Entra single sign-on implementations. Administers endpoint management platforms and performs software packaging and deployments. Supports Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and advanced Teams Calling functions.
Vulnerability Management, Security Remediation, and Audit Support
Conducts vulnerability assessments, analyzes findings, coordinates remediation, validates corrective actions, and maintains supporting records. Provides support for quarterly and annual audits, including evidence collection, technical responses, access reviews, and remediation tracking.
Network, Infrastructure, and Change-Controlled System Implementation
Supports LAN/WAN networked environments. Coordinates system updates, upgrades, integrations, and infrastructure changes. Coordinates technical activities with vendors and network engineering staff. Participates in change management review, testing, approval, implementation, validation, and rollback planning.
Continuity Planning, Incident Response, and Technical Documentation
Develops and maintains disaster recovery and incident response documentation. Participates in recovery testing, BIA, incident response, system restoration, and after-action activities. Documents standard operating procedures, system configurations, incidents, findings, remediation steps, and support guidance.
Other Duties
Major System Implementations and Upgrades
This position may serve as a technical lead or senior technical resource for major implementations, migrations, upgrades, integrations, and infrastructure replacement projects.
Emergency Incident Response
This position may be assigned to respond to cybersecurity incidents, critical outages, service disruptions, system failures, data recovery events, or other operational emergencies.
Other Duties As Assigned
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
May need to travel between campuses, or college locations.
Posting Number CLS_4787P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 10/02/2026 Job Close Date 10/11/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.reynolds.edu Contact Name Email talent@reynolds.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/101863
As determined by the supervisor. Primarily on-site with some opportunities for remote work.
Sensitive Position Yes Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The Department of Technology (DOT) at Reynolds Community College is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems and Security Analyst who provides senior level support on a wide variety of technical and security functions. The position reports to the Manager of Infrastructure and Systems and provides leadership in the manager’s absence. Technical duties include but are not limited to managing the server environment, network environment, endpoint management system, account management, and threat assessments in a secure manner.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Systems Administration, Security, and Monitoring
Administers, patches, secures, monitors, and troubleshoots Windows and Linux servers. Implements operating system hardening for servers and user endpoints. Administers virtualization, storage, backup, and recovery systems. Performs system maintenance and supports system availability, performance, capacity, and recoverability.
Identity, Endpoint, and Microsoft 365 Administration
Administers Active Directory and Microsoft Entra user, group, and device accounts. Supports Microsoft Entra single sign-on implementations. Administers endpoint management platforms and performs software packaging and deployments. Supports Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and advanced Teams Calling functions.
Vulnerability Management, Security Remediation, and Audit Support
Conducts vulnerability assessments, analyzes findings, coordinates remediation, validates corrective actions, and maintains supporting records. Provides support for quarterly and annual audits, including evidence collection, technical responses, access reviews, and remediation tracking.
Network, Infrastructure, and Change-Controlled System Implementation
Supports LAN/WAN networked environments. Coordinates system updates, upgrades, integrations, and infrastructure changes. Coordinates technical activities with vendors and network engineering staff. Participates in change management review, testing, approval, implementation, validation, and rollback planning.
Continuity Planning, Incident Response, and Technical Documentation
Develops and maintains disaster recovery and incident response documentation. Participates in recovery testing, BIA, incident response, system restoration, and after-action activities. Documents standard operating procedures, system configurations, incidents, findings, remediation steps, and support guidance.
Other Duties
Major System Implementations and Upgrades
This position may serve as a technical lead or senior technical resource for major implementations, migrations, upgrades, integrations, and infrastructure replacement projects.
Emergency Incident Response
This position may be assigned to respond to cybersecurity incidents, critical outages, service disruptions, system failures, data recovery events, or other operational emergencies.
Other Duties As Assigned
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of security best practices
- Knowledge of server platforms including Windows and Linux, and virtualized environments
- Knowledge of endpoint management systems
- Knowledge of MS 365 applications
- Knowledge of Entra/Active Directory and account management
- Knowledge of networking technologies
- Knowledge of IT auditing and continuity planning
- Bachelors degree in information systems or related field or similar experience (masters preferred)
- Previous experience in a security or systems administration role
- Experience in an educational environment preferred
- Security related certifications preferred
- IT related certifications (Microsoft, A , Security , Cisco, etc.) preferred
May need to travel between campuses, or college locations.
Posting Number CLS_4787P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 10/02/2026 Job Close Date 10/11/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.reynolds.edu Contact Name Email talent@reynolds.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/101863
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000