THECB - Cybersecurity Analyst II

THECB - Cybersecurity Analyst II (00047328) 

Organization

: TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD 

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin 

Work Locations

: TX Hghr Edu Coordinating Board 1801 Congress Ave  Austin 78701 

  

Job

: Management 

Employee Status

: Regular 

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time State Job Code: 781U  Salary Admin Plan: N/A Grade: 00  

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 5,798.00 - 8,762.00 (Monthly) 

Number of Openings

: 1 

Overtime Status

: Exempt 

Job Posting

: Jan 9, 2025, 8:43:36 PM 

Closing Date

: Jan 25, 2025, 5:59:00 AM 

Description

 

THECB is observing a hybrid telecommuting schedule with employees required to be in the office at least two (2) days per week.

The agency is located at the George Herbert Walker Bush State Building located in the Capitol Complex at 1801 N. Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701.

 

Introduction:

A mid-range Cybersecurity Risk Analyst job.  Position will have to work a wide range of duties from training development, phishing campaigns, risk evaluation, policy development, etc.

 

General Description:

The Information Security Program is responsible for ensuring policies, procedures, and cybersecurity controls are in place to ensure reasonable and appropriate actions are taken to protect the agency's information resources, in the most effective and efficient manner, in pursuit of its business mission and goals.

 

The Cybersecurity Analyst position plays an important role in governance, risk and compliance as well as ensuring state, federal, and regulatory compliance in support of the Information Security Program of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Work involves leading security initiatives and projects by planning, consulting and training stakeholders on implementation of security controls.  The Cybersecurity Analyst position also monitors security measures for information systems and infrastructure to protect the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of agency information. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

General Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Assists the CISO in security strategy design and implementation of comprehensive enterprise cybersecurity architecture.

·        Assists in developing agency plans, standards, and guidelines to address existing and new security technology issues and trends.

·        Develop training materials to educate and instruct on cybersecurity topics, responsibilities, and issues to agency personnel.

·        Assist in development and communication of Phishing campaigns.

·        Participates in preparation of risk management, agency, and system security plans.

·        Defines and documents system security requirements and recommends solutions to management for remediation of cybersecurity risk.

·        Always Applies appropriate Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) standards.

·        Makes recommendations for system and procedural changes to protect agency information assets and ensure confidentiality of protected information.

·        Performs complex cybersecurity assessments for information systems and organization controls.

·        Develops, tracks, and reports on the performance of security measures to protect the agency’s information assets and network infrastructure.

·        Collaborates with IT and program areas to address vulnerabilities within systems and applications.

·        Research and evaluates emerging security-related technologies and solutions.

·        Assists as appropriate with the configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of security infrastructure software and hardware.

·        Assists with incident response and monitoring of information systems for irregular behavior and sets up preventive measures.

·        Assists with monitoring and administration of security focused software including mobile device management, intrusion prevention, email protection and security event & incident management.

·        Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·        Knowledge of cybersecurity issues and emerging threats.

·        Knowledgeable state, federal and regulatory (e.g., NIST, CSF, TAC 202) requirements as they pertain to cybersecurity or safeguarding of information resources.

·        Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of management controls and information security and privacy controls as they pertain to information systems and organization resources.

·        Reasonable knowledge of network communication protocols and their use in Internet and intranet applications.

·        Experience developing training programs to educate and instruct on cybersecurity topics and issues.

·        Proficient interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of management.

 

Qualifications

 

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

·        Minimum of three years of experience working in cybersecurity with demonstrated record of organizing and conducting cybersecurity projects.

·        Have at least one of the following professional security certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CEH, CISM, CISA, CRISC, Sec+ or has capability to obtain within 1 year.

·        Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably in computer science or a related field.

·        Six additional months of relevant full-time work experience may substitute for 15 semesters of required education, up to four years.

·        A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a standard office environment and requires:

•  Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance at work;
•  Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephones;
•  Frequent sitting, and
•  Frequently working under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.

Workforce:

Must be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of customer service deliverables.
• Show flexibility and adaptability toward changes in assignments and work schedules, working extended hours as necessary.
• Adhere to the organization’s internal management policies and procedures; and
• Contribute to the agency’s performance measures and mission.

 

Application Requirements:

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A State of Texas application is required to apply. For more information on how to apply for this position, go to the Coordinating Board’s employment opportunities website at   Careers - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

 

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board participates in E-Verify for each new employees’ Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For questions, please call the HR Department at 512-427-6190. For vocal and/or hearing assistance call 7-1-1.

Notes to Applicant:

If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview. This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.

Your job application must be completely filled out. Your application must contain dates of employment, job titles, name of employer and a description of duties performed in a way that demonstrates you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes do not take the place of the requirement to include this information on the application. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete.

Veterans Information: THECB is committed to hiring Veterans. To receive Veteran’s Preference, a copy of the FORM DD214 -member #4, must be attached when submitting your application.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THECB does not discriminate on the basis, of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Job offer and continuation of employment with THECB is contingent upon:

• Proof of education and experience listed on the application.
• Eligibility/authorization to work in the U.S.
• Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Compliance with the Selective Service Law for males ages 18-25. Please be advised that under Texas law, names and other information concerning applicants or nominees may be subject to disclosure upon request.

THECB does not allow dual employment with other state of Texas agencies or institutions.

Skills assessment may be conducted at time of interview

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.