Security Analyst

Loudoun County Government

• $69K — $121K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Intelligence and Data Analytics, Homeland Security, Criminology, Emergency Management, or related field.
  • 3 years of related work experience in intelligence and/or security.
  • Experience with monitoring security systems, including cameras and access control tools.
  • Background in Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS, private security, or Military is preferred.
  • Proficiency in computer software including Oracle, Microsoft Office, and intelligence analysis tools.

Responsibilities

  • Manage electronic access control systems.
  • Monitor alarms, alerts, and notifications.
  • Track live security camera feeds and identify suspicious activity.
  • Maintain detailed incident logs and reports.
  • Collect and analyze security-related information for intelligence briefings.
  • Monitor social media and news for emerging threats.
  • Conduct routine checks and troubleshoot security systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment with various departments.
  • Engagement in emergency preparedness and safety initiatives.
  • Opportunity to contribute to community safety and security.
Full Job Description
Salary: $69,287.59 - $121,253.29 Annually
Location : Ashburn, VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 27-00839
Department: Office of the County Administrator
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 124

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Job Summary

Loudoun County's Office of Emergency Management, Safety & Security is seeking customer service-oriented applicants for a Security Analyst position. The successful candidate will assist the Security Operations Center Program Manager by monitoring security surveillance systems and conducting intelligence and surveillance activities; producing security reports; conducting safety and security audits of County facilities; and ensuring compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws. This position will provide guidance and expertise in-house to promote a program of office-level emergency preparedness, safety, and security. The analyst will work across departments to ensure all staff are as prepared and informed as possible for emergency and safety situations.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Manage electronic access control systems.
  • Monitor alarms, alerts, and notifications.
  • Tracks live security camera feeds across county facilities and identifies suspicious activity, unauthorized access attempts, or abnormal patterns infacility operations.
  • Maintain detailed incident logs and reports.
  • Collect, analyze, and synthesize security-related information to support intelligence briefings.
  • Continuously monitors social media platforms, news outlets, blogs, forums, and public safety channels for emerging threats or relevant situational updates.
  • Monitors weather, natural hazard alerts, and infrastructure disruption reports from public sources.
  • Collaborate with security, law enforcement, other County and regional partners.
  • Conduct routine systems checks and troubleshooting of security systems and coordinate with technical support for maintenance and repairs.
  • Participate in training, exercises, and after-action reviews to improve situational awareness, response effectiveness, and overall security posture.
  • Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.
Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree with coursework in Intelligence and Data Analytics, Homeland Security, Criminology, Emergency Management, or a related field; three (3) years of related work experience in intelligence and/or security; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred experience with any of the following: Monitoring security systems to include cameras and access control tools; Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS, private security, and/or Military experience; and skill in working with computers and County/Department software including Oracle, Microsoft Office products, mapping tools, dashboards, software used in intelligence analysis, etc.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required.





01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctorate degree

02

How many years of related work experience in intelligence and/or security do you have?
  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
  • 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
  • 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
  • 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
  • 5 or more years of experience

Required Question

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