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Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Texas Department of Information Resources
Austin
Estimated Salary
USD 95.000 – USD 120.000
New
Live Update
1 September 2026
Deadline
1 Sep 2027

Job Description

Join Texas' premier cybersecurity team and protect critical state infrastructure in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem. This urgent opening requires immediate expertise to defend against evolving cyber threats. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the satisfaction of serving our state's digital future.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement advanced security protocols for state government systems
  • Lead incident response for cyber threats across 25+ agencies
  • Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
  • Develop security training programs for state employees
  • Collaborate with federal partners on threat intelligence sharing
  • Ensure compliance with Texas cybersecurity regulations
  • Mentor junior security analysts

Qualifications

  • CISSP, CISM, or OSCP certification required
  • 5+ years in enterprise cybersecurity role
  • Experience with AWS/Azure security frameworks
  • Expertise in NIST and CIS security controls
  • Active Texas government security clearance
  • Strong incident response documentation skills
  • Knowledge of Texas state IT infrastructure

Required Skills

CISSP CISM OSCP AWS Security Incident Response NIST Compliance Penetration Testing

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