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Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Texas Department of Information Resources
Houston
Estimated Salary
USD 75.000 – USD 95.000
New
Live Update
1 September 2026
Deadline
1 Sep 2027

Job Description

Join our elite cybersecurity team protecting critical state infrastructure. This urgent opportunity requires an expert to defend against evolving threats in Houston's high-stakes digital environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and direct impact on Texas security initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead security incident response and threat mitigation for state systems
  • Design and implement advanced network security protocols
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Manage security compliance frameworks (NIST, FISMA)
  • Train state agencies on cybersecurity best practices
  • Collaborate with federal partners on threat intelligence

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or IT field
  • 5+ years of security administration experience
  • CISSP or CEH certification required
  • Expertise in cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Active TS/SCI clearance preferred
  • Texas residency required

Required Skills

Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Incident Response NIST Compliance Cloud Security CISSP FISMA

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