Job Description
Join Texas' premier state agency at a critical moment! We're urgently seeking a Senior IT Security Specialist to protect our digital infrastructure in the heart of Austin. This high-impact role offers competitive benefits, career advancement, and the opportunity to serve millions of Texans. Immediate start available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement enterprise-level cybersecurity frameworks
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Manage security incidents and coordinate breach response
- Develop security policies and compliance documentation
- Lead cross-functional security training initiatives
- Monitor security infrastructure using SIEM tools
- Collaborate with state agencies on security standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in enterprise security operations
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Expertise in NIST frameworks and compliance standards
- Advanced knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure)
- Strong incident response and forensics experience
- Ability to obtain Texas security clearance