Onsite Network Security Analyst (Required Local Candidates)

Overview

On Site
$68.3/-
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 1666 Hour(s)

Skills

network security

Job Details

Respond by: 01/09/2026

Rate: DOE

Type: Contract

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Austin TX

Please respond with resume and 3 references preferably supervisor (name, title, company, email, phone number)

Background Check will be performed if a candidate is selected for placement and will have to be passed'

Job Description

A network security analyst ensures that information systems and computer networks are secure. This includes protecting the company against hackers and cyber-attacks, as well as monitoring network traffic and server logs for activity that seems unusual. Additionally, these analysts are responsible for finding vulnerabilities in the computer networks and creating recommendations for how to minimize these vulnerabilities. The network security analyst investigates security breaches, develops strategies for any security issues that arise, and utilizes the help of firewalls and antivirus software to maintain security

The project is ongoing and requires the expertise of the Contractor. Responsible for installation, administration and troubleshooting software and hardware issues for our security tools. They are also responsible for updating software with latest security patches.

They also develop and update network security. Evaluate and review existing Cybersecurity tools and controls to determine gaps, provide recommendations, and implement risk reduction plans for the organization. Design, prepare, and present supporting documentation such as project plans, status reports, briefings and presentations, and internal / external stakeholder communication materials for the organization.

Use research, interviews, meetings, and workshops to understand the DSHS organization's strategic objectives, processes, issues, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

Interacts extensively with internal or external stakeholders, including business partners and/or external parties to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems or security gaps.

Interacts extensively with DSHS internal or external stakeholders, including business partners and/or external parties to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems or security gaps. Perform editing on DSHS documentation to include checks for format, clarity, and overall cohesiveness.

Provide progress reporting documents and briefing materials as required.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years Required/Preferred Experience
3 Required Evaluate and review existing Cybersecurity tools and controls to determine gaps, provide recommendations, and implement risk reduction plans for the organization.
3 Required Design, prepare, and present supporting documentation such as project plans, status reports, briefings and presentations, and internal / external stakeholder communication materials for the organization.
3 Required Use research, interviews, meetings, and workshops to understand the organization's strategic objectives, processes, issues, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
3 Required Interacts extensively with internal or external stakeholders, including business partners and/or external parties to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems or security gaps.
3 Required Fulfill basic project management duties to ensure the successful completion of short-term engagements, to include creation of project charters, expectation / communications management, risk management, resource management for the org.
3 Required Perform editing on documentation to include checks for format, clarity, and overall cohesiveness. Manage updates and revisions to technical literature for the organization. Provide progress reporting documents and briefing materials as required.
5 Preferred Evaluate and review existing Cybersecurity tools and controls to determine gaps, provide recommendations, and implement risk reduction plans for the organization.
5 Preferred Design, prepare, and present supporting documentation such as project plans, status reports, briefings and presentations, and internal / external stakeholder communication materials for the organization.
5 Preferred Use research, interviews, meetings, and workshops to understand the organization's strategic objectives, processes, issues, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
5 Preferred Interacts extensively with internal or external stakeholders, including business partners and/or external DSHS to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems or security gaps.
5 Preferred Fulfill basic project management duties to ensure the successful completion of short-term engagements, to include creation of project charters, expectation / communications management, risk management, resource management for the org.
5 Preferred Perform editing on documentation to include checks for format, clarity, and overall cohesiveness. Manage updates and revisions to technical literature for the organization. Provide progress reporting documents and briefing materials as required
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 02/16/2026 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1666 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
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