Job Posting 11-25
Classification Number: 0319
Starting Wage: $5,416.67/Month
(State benefits include 100% of health care premium paid for eligible employees and opportunity for retirement payments for life as described by the attached brochure.)
Opening Date: 3/7/2025
Closing Date: Until filled
Agency: STATE SECURITIES BOARD
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 13167, Austin, Texas 78711-3167
Work Location Address: 208 E 10th Street, 5th Floor, Austin, Texas 78701
Number of Openings: 1
Duration: Regular/Full-time
Hours/Week: 40
FLSA Exempt: Yes
Travel Required: No
Texas Drivers License Required: Yes
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Performs information security and cybersecurity analysis work involving planning, implementing, and monitoring security measures for the protection of information systems and infrastructure. Work also includes protecting cybersecurity assets and delivering cybersecurity incident detection, incident response, threat assessment, cyber intelligence, software security, and vulnerability assessment services. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may rely on direction from others to solve problems that are not standard. Occasional overtime and non-standard hours are possible. Various other computer support duties may be assigned as the become necessary.
Specific duties include the creation of cybersecurity policy and procedures documentation, management of cybersecurity awareness programs, coordinating with cybersecurity managed security service providers, participating in risk assessments, facilitating cybersecurity framework assessments, and managing vulnerability scans and penetration tests.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (License, Education, Experience):
Experience, education, and/or training that provides a well-developed understanding of the practices, principles, and techniques of planning, designing, maintaining, operating, and securing network systems. The ability to maintain a professional demeanor and the capacity to communicate in a respectful manner. A work or school history that demonstrates a strong work ethic, dedication, and self-motivation. Education and experience may be substituted for one another.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge and/or experience with NIST cybersecurity framework concepts, cybersecurity awareness training methods, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and cybersecurity governance documentation (policies and procedures), Windows Defender and conditional access policies. Thorough understanding of on-premises and cloud network cybersecurity concepts. Ability to write system and application documentation, policies, and procedures. Graduation from and accredited four-year college with major course work in a computer science related field, and/or certificate achievement from a well-known source of information technology training and testing.
HOW TO APPLY (Application procedure, Special requirements):
To be considered for this position, you must submit (1) a completed standard state application, and (2) a State Securities Board “Supplement To Application For Employment”. Applications and the Supplement form may be downloaded from the Agency website at https://www.ssb.texas.gov. The preferred method to submit completed applications, along with the Supplement, is via email at human.resources@ssb.texas.gov. You may also mail to Human Resources, State Securities Board, P.O. Box 13167, Austin, Texas 78711-3167, or fax to 512-305-8327. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a standard state application. Applicants to be interviewed will be contacted by the Agency. Applications accepted for this position only.
PLEASE NOTE: All applications must be complete, including job title, salary history, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. Failure to submit this information on your application is considered incomplete and may be rejected. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. All application materials must be completed without the aid of artificial intelligence programs or tools. The use of artificial intelligence tools during the application process can be grounds for application disqualification.
Veterans, Reservist, or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Military Crosswalk Occupational Category – Information Technology
THE STATE SECURITIES BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER