Job Description

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to theCAPPSapplication portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

* To expedite the application process, please attach your valid government-issued photo identification card, your social security card or proof of authorization to work in the United States, and your proof of education (official diploma or transcript) *

Job Duties:

Assists in planning, implementing, and monitoring the agency information cybersecurity program; and ensures compliance with laws, industry standards, and state cybersecurity and risk management policies, standards, and guidelines. Assists in advising management of violations, deficiencies, and potential cybersecurity risks; research systems and procedures for the prevention, detection, containment, and correction of data security breaches; and ensures no unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information occurs. Assists in the development of information technology disaster recovery and business continuity planning; and confers with users regarding computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes. Trains users and promotes cybersecurity awareness to ensure systems security and to improve server and network efficiency. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

You have good communication skills. Are detail orientated. Possess a willingness to learn. Possess previous experience working in an Information Technology environment.

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

A bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or by the United States Department of Education. Each year of experience as described below may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year for year basis. Three years full-time wage-earning experience in Information Technology to include information security, information security analysis, management information systems, systems support, or software and hardware troubleshooting. The Bachelor's degree may be substituted by one of the following current certifications on a year for year basis: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification, Microsoft Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) certification, Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) certification, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) certification, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) certification, Microsoft Certified Information Security Administrator Associate (SC-400) certification, Computing Technology Industry Associate (CompTIA) Security+ certification, International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification, ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification, ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification, ISACA Certified In Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification, or ISACA Certified in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (CGRC) certification.  

*For the full Job Description, please click the link below:

Cybersecurity Analyst I - Information Security

Additional Information:

Travel 

None - Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips 

Work Site Visits 

No

 

Study Material 

No 

 

Pre-Service Training Academy Required 

No

 

Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position 

Longevity

 

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment 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                                                                            Kathy Chandonnet

Hiring ManagerORHuman Resources

936-437-2239                                                                              936-437-4106

Roberta.Poehl@tdcj.texas.govhr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

Important Note to the Candidate:

Military Preference

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupation Specialty Codes

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

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.