Network Security Analyst III

Network Security Analyst III

Posted 1 week ago by 1750260828

Negotiable
Outside
Onsite
USA

Summary: The Network Security Analyst III role at the Texas Department of Transportation involves planning, implementing, and monitoring security measures for information systems and infrastructures. The position requires extensive initiative and independent judgment, with responsibilities including coordinating security plans, advising on configurations, and conducting risk assessments. The role is primarily on-site in Austin, Texas, with a focus on adhering to security frameworks. Candidates must have significant experience in information security management frameworks and relevant certifications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates the implementation of system security plans with agency personnel and outside vendors.
  • Confers with users to discuss issues such as account permission and data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
  • Advises management and users regarding security configurations and procedures.
  • Develops and recommends plans to safeguard information systems from accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
  • Participates in the development of information technology disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
  • Performs and reviews technical security assessments and reviews of new and existing applications and systems, including data center physical security and environment.
  • Researches, evaluates, and recommends systems and procedures for the prevention, detection, containment, and correction of data security breaches.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

Key Skills:

  • Experience in common information security management frameworks such as the NIST Risk Management Framework, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and Texas Information Security Standards.
  • 8 Years Experience conducting and documenting risk assessments and associated reports and supporting documentation.
  • 10 Years working in security as an ISSO or equivalent.
  • Must have a minimum of a Security + or equivalent certifications.
  • 8 Years Experience working with critical timelines.
  • 8 Years Experience bridging the technology gap for owners and custodians.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication. Fluent in the English language.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Austin

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

SCTASK Reference number: SCTASK1420380

Direct Client: Texas Department of Transportation

Working Title: Network Security Analyst III

Work Location: Austin, Tx onsite 4-5 days a week

JD:

Work involves planning, implementing, and monitoring security measures using the NIST Risk Management Framework and Texas security frameworks for information systems and infrastructures. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

DUTIES

The essential duties for this contract include
Coordinates the implementation of system security plans with agency personnel and outside vendors.
Confers with users to discuss issues such as account permission and data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
Advises management and users regarding security configurations and procedures.
Develops and recommends plans to safeguard information systems from accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
Participates in the development of information technology disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Performs and reviews technical security assessments and reviews of new and existing applications and systems, including data center physical security and environment.
Researches, evaluates, and recommends systems and procedures for the prevention, detection, containment, and correction of data security breaches.
Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Yrs of Experience, Skills, and Qualifications 9 Years

Experience in common information security management frameworks such as the NIST Risk Management Framework, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and Texas Information Security Standards.
8 Years Experience conducting and documenting risk assessments and associated reports and supporting documentation.
10 Years working in security as an ISSO or equivalent.
Must have a minimum of a Security + or equivalent certifications.


Preferred Skills and Qualifications 9 Years Experience working with critical timelines.

8 Years Experience bridging the technology gap for owners and custodians
Excellent written and verbal communication. Fluent in the English language.