Dept Banking - Financial Examiner I: Asst. IT Security Examiner (Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Lubbock)

Dept Banking - Financial Examiner I: Asst. IT Security Examiner (Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Lubbock) (00047685) 

Organization

: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF BANKING 

Primary Location

: Texas-Houston 

Work Locations

: Houston Regional Office 8588 Katy Freeway, Suite 345  Houston 77024 

Other Locations

: Texas-Dallas, Texas-Lubbock, Texas-San Antonio 

Job

: Business and Financial Operations 

Employee Status

: Regular 

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 

Travel

: Yes, 50 % of the Time State Job Code: 451U  Salary Admin Plan: N/A Grade: 00  

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 5,372.41 - 5,372.41 (Monthly) 

Number of Openings

: 1 

Overtime Status

: Non-exempt 

Job Posting

: Jan 24, 2025, 6:32:58 PM 

Closing Date

: Mar 8, 2025, 5:59:00 AM 

Description

 

Working Title:    Financial Examiner I – Assistant IT Security Examiner
State Classification:    Financial Examiner I    

Class No. / Sal Grp:    U1100 / EE00
Monthly Salary:    $5,372.41 ($64.469 annually)
Location:    Dallas, Houston, San Antonio or Lubbock                             

FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt
Overnight Travel:    Extensive Travel - Up to 50%

** This position has a target start date of June 2025. **

Mission:
The mission of the Texas Department of Banking is to ensure Texas has a safe, sound, and competitive financial services system.

General Description:
The entry-level IT Security Examiner position is heavily involved in learning IT examination work procedures predominantly through on-the-job training under direct supervision. Participate in the examination of IT operations (including in-house computer systems, serviced institutions, and small independent data centers) in financial institutions under the supervision of the Director of IT Security Examinations and the Chief IT Security Examiner.

Job Duties:
•    Audit, examine, and analyze with supervision, assigned areas of smaller, non-problem, non-complex information system operations in financial institutions for compliance with appropriate Information Systems related laws, regulations, and industry practices. 
•    May also act as the examiner-in-charge at smaller and medium size, non-problem IT operations under minimal supervision. 
•    Prepare written comments and conclusions of all component rating areas when acting as the examiner-in-charge, with minimal editing. 
•    Complete assigned tasks in a thorough and timely manner with clearly documented work programs. 
•    Attend all assigned schools and training seminars. 
•    Communicate examination findings to IT and bank management as well as Boards of Directors, with supervision. 
•    Performs other duties as assigned. 

 

Qualifications

 

Required Minimum Qualification:
Experience and Education Requirements:
•    Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, computer science/information technology or other technology related degree.  
            •    Must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. 

•    A graduate degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, computer science or job-related field may substitute for an undergraduate degree that is not business or technology related. 

Copy of official college transcripts must be submitted with The State of Texas Application for Employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Experience in the regulation, examination or audit, and analysis of financial institutions. Experience includes conducting safety and soundness or information technology examinations at a financial institution or data center, serving as an auditor on technology audits of security controls or policies of financial institutions or data centers, or administering information security programs or other key data center functions at a financial institution.
•    Experience in bank operations, such as check processing, network support, or computer operations.

Special Requirements:
•    Position requires at least 50 % overnight travel. Travel may exceed 75% during initial probationary period due to training. 
•    Must possess or obtain within 90 days a valid Texas Driver’s license. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving any vehicle to conduct agency business. Final applicants must certify that personally owned vehicles used for agency business have Texas minimum liability coverage and a valid state inspection.
•    This position requires that the incumbent demonstrate strong personal financial responsibility and integrity.
•    Final applicants may be subject to an employment credit check, driving record check, and criminal background check.
•    Assigned work locations require flexibility in dealing with constantly changing work environment. 
•    Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to complete a work style profile.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•    Possess and exhibit above average oral and written communication skills.
•    Possess working knowledge in the use of personal computers, especially word processing and spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
•    Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, team members, regulated entity employees and the public.
•    Ability to be self-motivated and exercise initiative and independent judgment.
•    Ability to learn moderately complex technical issues and maintain complex records.
•    Ability to read, comprehend and apply rules and statutes regulating the banking industry
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions:  
The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the incumbent to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive computer, copiers, printers, telephone, and client/customer contact. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Marginal or corrected visual, speech and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers. 

This position requires:
•    Regular and punctual attendance.
•    Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephones.
•    Frequent sitting.
•    Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
•    Position requires up to 50% overnight travel.

How to Apply:
To submit your application for employment, select Apply Online. Create and/or Login to your on- line applicant profile and electronically submit your State of Texas Application for Employment. 

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applications Submitted through Work in Texas:
Applicants may submit applications through Work in Texas (WIT), however applicants must complete the supplemental questions in CAPPS Recruit to be considered for the position. In order to complete the supplemental questions, please register and/or login to CAPPS Recruit and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In (Link: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en) .

Transcripts:
If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be uploaded in CAPPS for your application to be considered complete. Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by a NACES or AICE member credential evaluation service. Please contact jobs@dob.texas.gov immediately if you are having difficulty uploading transcripts to your application.

Military Crosswalk:     https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf 

Remarks:    State law prohibits any employee of the Department from being or becoming “directly or indirectly indebted to, or financially interested in an entity supervised or regulated by the Banking Commissioner.”  See Texas Finance Code, Section 12.107. Those selected for an interview will be contacted by telephone.  Final male applicants between the ages of 18 to 26 will be required to furnish proof of registration or exemption from registration with the selective service system.

E-Verify:    This organization participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The Texas Department of Banking is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. A disabled individual requiring reasonable accommodation shall not be denied opportunity due to the disability. The applicant should contact Human Resources if reasonable accommodation is required during the application process at (512) 475-1345.