Job Description
Join Texas' premier cybersecurity agency protecting critical state infrastructure. We seek a dedicated Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to safeguard Austin's digital ecosystem while advancing public service innovation. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to shape Texas' digital future.
Responsibilities
- Lead security assessments of state agency networks and applications
- Develop incident response protocols and conduct breach investigations
- Implement NIST and CIS security frameworks across state systems
- Collaborate with state agencies on security awareness training programs
- Manage vulnerability remediation and patch management cycles
- Generate executive-level security risk reports and recommendations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise security operations
- CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Expertise in threat detection tools (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS)
- Familiarity with Texas state IT security policies (TAC 206)
- Strong analytical and communication skills for cross-agency collaboration