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Urgently Hiring: State Government IT Specialist (Richmond, VA)

Commonwealth of Virginia - Department of Technology
Richmond
Estimated Salary
USD 90.000 – USD 130.000
Live Update
12 September 2026
Deadline
12 Sep 2027

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our dynamic team. This is an urgent opportunity for a Senior IT Specialist to support critical state and federal government initiatives. If you are passionate about public service and possess advanced technical skills, we want to hear from you.

As a member of our government team, you will play a pivotal role in modernizing state infrastructure, ensuring data security, and delivering efficient digital services to citizens. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the analysis, design, and implementation of complex IT solutions for state agencies.
  • Ensure strict compliance with federal and state cybersecurity standards, including FISMA and NIST.
  • Conduct thorough system audits and risk assessments to safeguard sensitive government data.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliverables.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff and contractors.
  • Prepare detailed technical documentation and reports for executive leadership.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT systems analysis or software engineering within the public sector.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and legacy systems integration.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools (Jira, Confluence).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
  • U.S. Citizenship required for federal contract eligibility.

Required Skills

Project Management FISMA Compliance Cloud Computing Python SQL Agile Risk Management ITIL

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