Network Security Analyst

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Network Security Analyst 1,
hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Network Security Analyst 1,
Security and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services
Commission.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of
the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that
potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by
Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions,
which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

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 ITSAC 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 DSHS Cybersecurity tools and controls to determine gaps, provide
recommendations, and implement risk reduction plans for the DSHS organization. Design, prepare, and present
supporting documentation such as project plans, status reports, briefings and presentations, and internal /
external stakeholder communication materials for the DSHS 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 DSHS internal or external stakeholders, including
business partners and/or external DSHS 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 DSHS 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. Manage updates and
revisions to technical literature for the DSHS organization. Provide DSHS 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 DSHS Cybersecurity tools and
controls to determine gaps, provide recommendations, and
implement risk reduction plans for the DSHS 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 DSHS organization.

3 Required

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

3 Required

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

3 Required

Fulfill basic DSHS project management duties to ensure the
successful completion of DSHS short-term engagements, to
include creation of project charters, expectation /
communications management, risk management, resource
management for the DSHS org.

3 Required

Perform editing on DSHS documentation to include checks
for format, clarity, and overall cohesiveness. Manage
updates and revisions to technical literature for the DSHS
organization. Provide progress reporting documents and
briefing materials as required.

5 Preferred

Evaluate and review existing DSHS Cybersecurity tools and
controls to determine gaps, provide recommendations, and
implement risk reduction plans for the DSHS 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 DSHS organization.

5 Preferred

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

5 Preferred

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

5 Preferred

Fulfill basic DSHS project management duties to ensure the
successful completion of DSHS short-term engagements, to
include creation of project charters, expectation /
communications management, risk management, resource
management for the DSHS org.

5 Preferred Perform editing on DSHS documentation to include checks
for format, clarity, and overall cohesiveness. Manage
updates and revisions to technical literature for the DSHS

organization. Provide progress reporting documents and
briefing materials as required

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

B) The primary work location will be 701 W. 51st, Austin, Texas 78751.
Position is ONSITE at the location listed above (NO REMOTE WORK). Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY
candidates for this position (Within 50-mile radius). **Subject to change per the hiring team**
Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must
already reside in Texas.