TDI - Information Technology - Cybersecurity Analyst I

Agency Information

Do you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference? The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! We regulate the insurance industry, administer the Texas workers' compensation system, perform the duties of the State Fire Marshal's Office, and educate and protect consumers. Apply now if you're looking for a rewarding career in public service. The Texas Department of Insurance is in the Capitol Complex, in the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol.

Benefits of working at TDI:

• Flexible work schedules.
• Worklifebalance.
• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.
• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.
• 20+ holidays every year.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Free parking.
• 401(k) and 457 Programs.
• State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
• Free comprehensive medical insurance for fulltime employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents.
• Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.
• Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Some benefits for parttime employees are earned proportionately to the hours worked.

Before you apply:

TDI does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

Learn about our selection process , our military employment preference, licensing, and credential requirements.

Job Description

Cybersecurity Analyst I

The Cybersecurity Analyst reports to the Chief Information Security Officer and performs moderately complex cybersecurity analysis work. Work involves protecting cybersecurity assets and delivering cybersecurity risk assessment, cyber intelligence, software security, and vulnerability assessment services. May provide guidance to others and rely on direction from others to solve problems that are not standard. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Duties

This position:

• Performs assessments of technology infrastructure and applications to assess effectiveness of controls and to identify weaknesses.
• Assists the team of cybersecurity analysts and system administrators with vulnerability remediation and reporting.
• Designs and tracks information security remediation efforts to completion.
• Administers peripheral systems within the information security environment.
• Monitors security logs and assists with the design of security configurations and processes.
• Works closely with the Information Technology department and the Data Center Services (DCS) to ensure compliance with industry best practices.
• Coordinates and assists with security reviews, product reviews, security testing, and incident response procedures.
• Researches compliance needs and governance applications and provides recommendations.
• Develops and delivers information security education and training programs, including monitoring employee compliance with training requirements.
• Updates and develops cybersecurity procedures and assists with drafting of other cybersecurity documents.
• Travel may be required for up to 5% of the time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires:

• Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a degree in information technology security, computer engineering, computer information systems, computer science, management information systems, or a related field is generally preferred.
• One year of experience in information security work, information system administration, or information system assessment with emphasis on security operations, secure configurations, compliance, vulnerability management, incident management, intrusion detection, event analysis, security architecture, authentication protocols, or data forensics.
• Regular work attendance.

Substitution language:

Education and experience relevant to position requirements may be substituted for one another on a yearforyear basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferences for this position include:
Attained highly technical certifications from organizations such as ISC2, Microsoft, Amazon, RedHat, Cisco, Google, Oracle, or Offensive Security. Preferred certifications include:

• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP),
• Azure AZ Series (AZ 100+),
• AWS certifications beyond Cloud practitioner (Architect, Developer, Security, etc.),
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA, CCNP),
• Redhat Certified System Admin (RHCSA, RHCE),
• Oracle Database Administrator,
• Associate of ISC2 , or
• Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

This position requires demonstrated knowledge of:

• State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements.
• Operational support of networks, operating systems, Internet technologies, databases, or security infrastructure.
• Cybersecurity and information security controls, practices, procedures, and regulations; and of incident response program practices and procedures.
• The fundamental capabilities and limitations of computer systems and technology.

This position requires demonstrated skill in:

• Problem solving and critical thinking.
• Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs, such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job.
• Analysis of system design and security controls to describe an information technology security environment and provide recommendations.

This position requires the demonstrated ability to:

• Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Analyze and solve workrelated problems and work independently on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments.
• Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet necessary deadlines.
• Work both independently and as a team player.
• Resolve complex security issues in diverse and decentralized environments.
• Plan, develop, monitor, and maintain cybersecurity and information technology security processes and controls.

Military/Veteran Information

Military Employment Preference

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To receive a military employment preference, you must submit the required documents, as applicable, with your application. See Military Employment Preference .
Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following:

17CC CTI IS 06311B4X1
Click or copy and paste the following link into your browser to access Military Crosswalk information:

_InformationTechnology.pdf

How to Apply

You may apply through CAPPS Agency Career Site or Work in Texas (WIT) .

The following information is required with your submission. Your submission must include complete:

• Employment history (month and year)
• Duties and responsibilities
• Education
• Certifications
• Licenses
• Employment questions

We may reject submissions that do not include all the required information.
If you are applying through WIT, log into CAPPS Agency Career Site to access employment questions and review your submission.