Job Description
Join the Frontline of State Security – Immediate Hiring Opportunity
The State of Texas is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Analyst II to join our mission-critical team in San Antonio. In this pivotal role, you will safeguard the integrity of state infrastructure and protect sensitive citizen data from evolving cyber threats.
We are looking for proactive professionals ready to drive security initiatives and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Why Apply?
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to serve the public good in a stable, high-impact environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems to detect and respond to cyber threats in real-time.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses.
- Implement and maintain security controls, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and encryption protocols.
- Investigate security incidents, manage incident response plans, and document findings.
- Ensure strict compliance with NIST frameworks, HIPAA, and Texas state security policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to integrate security best practices into development and operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
- Certification such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or GSEC is highly preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, network security, or IT auditing.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, LogRhythm, QRadar) and endpoint protection.
- Strong knowledge of network architecture, operating systems, and cloud security (AWS/Azure).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting.