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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Security Manager - **Company:** Dept of Med Assistance Svcs - **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,724.0 - $146,323.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Data Governance, Identity and Access Management, Information Management, Network Security, Microsoft Office, Software Engineering - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=31f1cb57f655f587 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Vendor relationship building?, Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications: Considerable experience in Information Security or Information Management related roles. Considerable experience managing Security/IM teams or programs. Considerable experience in risk management and incident response. Considerable experience with Network Security, Cloud Security, Identity & Access Management, and Security Architecture. Considerable experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite. Considerable experience interpreting and applying federal, state laws/regulations. Experience meeting deadlines. Considerable experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders. Considerable experience with policy development, compliance and enforcement. Considerable experience implementing security strategies in complex environments. Considerable experience in project management methodologies. Considerable experience with security audits. Additional Considerations Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations: Extensive experience in information security leadership. Extensive experience leading enterprise-wide incident response efforts. Experience and success in a Health or similar organization. Considerable experience in managing vendor relationships and the Software Development Life Cycle(SDLC). Considerable experience leading either a Security Operations or a Security Governance Risk and Compliance team. ## Description The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the IT Security Manager in the Directors Office. Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: This position is for an IT Security Manager for DMAS. This role is a high-impact senior leader responsible for establishing and executing the strategic vision for the organization's information security program. Reporting directly to the agency's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO),this role serves as a trusted advisor to the agency CISO, leadership, and often acts as a proxy for the CISO in their absence. This role provides hands-on leadership across governance, risk management, compliance, and, artificial intelligence (AI), security operations, data governance, and data privacy. The business needs of the position have in-office requirements to include but are not limited to attending the in-person training and/or meetings and collaboration with DMAS stakeholders. Located in beautiful Central Virginia, the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond, VA area visit: https://www.virginia.org/ The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high-quality health care coverage. DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values - service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability. At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise., The Department of Medical Assistance Services is a V3 certified state agency that provides hiring preference to veterans and members of the reserves and/or National Guard in support of executive order 29, (2010). 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