Job Description
Immediate Opening: Protect Texas Critical Infrastructure
The Texas Department of Information Resources seeks a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to join our elite team in Austin. This urgent hire opportunity offers unparalleled career growth while safeguarding state systems against evolving cyber threats. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, state retirement plans, and the chance to work on cutting-edge security initiatives that directly impact millions of Texans.
Why Join Us? • Competitive compensation with performance bonuses • Flexible remote work options • Professional development certifications • Collaborative culture with mission-driven impact
Responsibilities
- Design and implement advanced security protocols for state agency networks
- Lead incident response to cyber threats and data breaches
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop security awareness training programs for state employees
- Ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA, and Texas cybersecurity standards
- Collaborate with federal partners on threat intelligence sharing
- Mentor junior security analysts and guide security architecture
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in government or regulated industry
- CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ certification required
- Expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure), and SIEM tools
- Demonstrated experience with incident response and threat mitigation
- Strong knowledge of Texas state IT security policies and procedures
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Texas security clearance