Job Description
Applicants must submit both a rsum and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.
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Job Duties:
This posting is for two different positions in the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO), one in Daily Operations (Daily Ops) and one in Policy. Most duties overlap, but Daily Ops personnel focus more on monitoring for, responding to, and investigating cybersecurity incidents, managing email security, and enforcing security policies. Policy focuses more on reviewing and updating agency cybersecurity policies, monitoring for, and reporting on updates to national and state cybersecurity frameworks and policies, participating in the review of legislation bills, and reviewing reported emails for potential cybersecurity risks.
Both positions are expected to assist with information security projects, product reviews, audits, metrics, and agencywide cybersecurity training. Expect to communicate with anyone across the agency and vendors supporting TDCJ's mission. Travel to units throughout the state for security audits and investigations occur.
You'd be a GOOD fit if:
You're a high school graduate or have a GED and have spent a year working in the information technology field or have a current cybersecurity certification.
You have experience with security tools would be a bonus.
You'd be a GREAT fit if:
You have a bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field, and have spent two years working in information technology.
You have experience with security tools would be a bonus.
For the full Job Description, please click the link below:
Network Specialist I Information Security
Network Specialist II Information Security
Network Specialist III Information Security
Additional Information:
Travel
25% Position may spend 1 5 nights away per month
Work Site Visits
No
Study Material
No
PreService Training Academy Required
No
Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position
Longevity
Outside applicants will be required to submit to preemployment drug testing as a condition of employment.
Contact Information:
Questions concerning this Questions concerning the application
position can be directed to: process can be directed to:
Roberta Poehl Zilleah Ross
Hiring Manager OR Human Resources
Important Note to the Candidate:
This is a Career Ladder position. When filling available positions,
consideration will be given to the selected applicant's education
and experience.
Network Specialist I: $4,237.24 $4,330.67
Network Specialist II: $4,493.95 $4,593.80
Network Specialist III: $4,689.07 $4,793.80
Military Preference
To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.
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Applications submitted through Work in Texas
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Eligibility
An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.
EEO Statement:
The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.
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- Posted 1 day ago
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