Salary: $80,393.00 - $120,590.00 Annually
Location : Gloucester, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: A164
Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Under direction, the Senior Software Analyst performs supervisory and advanced technical work in planning, implementing, and managing the County's cybersecurity systems, mobile device management (MDM), website, and related applications. This position is the principal lead for cybersecurity initiatives, threat monitoring, incident response, mobile device administration, website support, and associated application oversight. The employee must exercise independent judgment, attention to detail, and ensure secure, reliable, and effective technology services.
Position reports to the Director of Information Technology.
Job Highlights - Supervises, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of cybersecurity, MDM, and application support team members, including County staff, vendors, and contractors.
- Serves as principal lead for the planning, implementation, and management of County cybersecurity systems, MDM platforms, websites, and related applications.
- Develops, documents, and enforces cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures to safeguard County systems, networks, and applications.
- Oversees and administers the County's MDM environment, ensuring secure configuration, monitoring, and management of mobile devices, applications, and data.
- Coordinates the development, maintenance, and security of the County's website and associated web applications.
- Directs incident detection, response, and recovery processes for cybersecurity threats and breaches.
- Monitors cybersecurity tools, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and SIEM platforms for suspicious activity.
- Coordinates and manages documentation, training materials, and user guidelines for cybersecurity, MDM, and website systems.
- Plans and oversees upgrades, enhancements, and integrations of cybersecurity, MDM, and website platforms.
- Provides leadership and guidance to IT staff, vendors, and contractors supporting cybersecurity and related applications.
- Supports County end-users with cybersecurity, MDM, and website-related training, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
- Performs other related duties as necessary to ensure the secure and effective operation of County cybersecurity systems, MDM, website, and related applications.
- Performs other related work as necessary
For a complete job description: Senior Software Analyst/Cybersecurity Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Eight (8) or more years of progressive cybersecurity, systems analysis, or IT project management experience.
- Four (4) or more years of experience in cybersecurity or MDM administration and support is required.
- Two (2) years of experience in a technical supervisory role preferred. Equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and experience may be considered.
Special Requirements - Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001).
- Familiarity with MDM platforms and endpoint management solutions.
- Experience with SIEM, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and security monitoring tools.
- Understanding of Systems Development Lifecycles, project management methodologies, and process improvement frameworks (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
To be considered for this position, your online application must include a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references.Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.
Gloucester County Government offers an excellent benefit package that includes health care coverage, leave program and retirement benefits for all regular full-time employees. Gloucester County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which requires a 5% mandatory contribution by employees.
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What is your current highest level of education completed?
- I do not have a High School diploma or GED
- HS Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree? If so, in what discipline? (If you do not possess post secondary education, please enter N/A as your response.)
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Please identify those in which you have eight (8) or more years of progressive experience.
- Cybersecurity
- Systems Analysis
- IT Project Management
- None
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Please specify those in which you have four (4) or more years of experience.
- Cybersecurity
- MDM administration & support
- None
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Please specify the frameworks related to cybersecurity with which you are familiar.
- NIST
- CIS Controls
- ISO 27001
- None
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Please specify the areas in which you have applicable experience.
- SIEM
- Firewalls
- Intrusion detection/prevention systems
- Security monitoring tools
- None
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Do you possess two (2) or more years of experience in a technical supervisory role.
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What personal values do you follow when you are representing your employer in an official capacity?
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A complete job description for this position is available on the Human Resource Department "Job Description" web page. I have read and understand the complete job description including the education, experience and qualifications. I have attached my cover letter, resume and at least 3 professional references with the required information.
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