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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES Cybersecurity Analyst III (Security Operations Analyst) in Austin, Texas

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Job Posting:00056955Opened:3/16/2026Closes:3/31/2026Position Title:Cybersecurity Analyst III (Security Operations Analyst)Class/Group:0321/B27Military Occupation Specialty Code:Army: 17C, 25D; Navy: IT; Coast Guard: CYB10, CYB11, CYB12; Marine Corps: 0681, 0605; Air Force: 1D7X1, 1N4X1, Space Force: 5C0X1D, 5C0X1N, 5C0X1SFair Labor Standards Act Status:ExemptNumber of Vacancies:1Division/Section:COO/Shared Technology Services SecuritySalary Range:$8,333.34 - $10,000.00/monthDuration:RegularHours Worked Weekly:40Travel:OccasionalWork Location:North / Austin, Texas 78758Web site:https://dir.texas.gov/Refer Inquiries to:People and Culture OfficeTelephone:(512) 475-4957How To Apply:Select the link below to search for this position: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/313/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en Enter the job posting number and#8220;00056955and#8221; in the keyword search. You must create a CAPPS Career Section candidate profile or be logged in to apply.Update your profile and apply for the job by navigating through the pages and steps.Once ready, select and#8220;Submitand#8221; on the and#8220;Review and Submitand#8221; page.If you have problems accessing the CAPPS Career Section, please follow the instructions in the Resetting CAPPS Password for Job Candidate desk aid.Special Instructions:Applicants must provide in-depth information in theEXPERIENCE CREDENTIALSsection to demonstrate howthey meet the position qualifications. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in theEXPERIENCE CREDENTIALSsection of the application.Interview Place/Time:Candidates will be notified for appointments as determined by the selection committee.Selective Service Registration:Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25 years, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or proof of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment.H-1B Visa Sponsorship:We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Department of Information Resources does not exclude anyone from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities, which it sponsors on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. Please call 512-475-4922 to request reasonable accommodation.Position DescriptionWhat We DoWe are a technology agency powered by people.DIR offers secure, modern, and cost-effective technology to help government entities in Texas serve their constituents.DIR is a fast-paced and collaborative environment with highly motivated, innovative, and engaged employees dedicated to achieving the best value for the state. We have over 325 professionals working at DIR who are honored to serve as the cornerstone of public sector technology in Texas. By joining DIR, you will be an integral part of transforming how Texas government serves Texans.Position SummaryThis position supports the Chief Operations Office (COO) at DIR and provides technical oversight and guidance for vendors delivering Managed Security Services (MSS) within the Shared Technology Services (STS) program. The role requires strong technical understanding of networking, firewalls, and security telemetry to evaluate vendor performance, validate detection and response processes, and drive continuous improvement in service quality and security outcomes across endpoint and network monitoring capabilities (EDR/NDR), Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM), and related security tooling. The role also provides technical security guidance to DIRand#8217;s Texas Private Cloud and Public Cloud Manager (PCM) vendors on securing compute resources, including Windows and Linux server infrastructure and cloud and SaaS services used to deliver customer workloads.This Cybersecurity Analyst III (Security Operations Analyst) position performs highly complex (senior-level) cybersecurity analysis work involving operational security assurance, incident detection and response governance, threat assessment, and technical review of security tooling and processes. The position frequently engages vendor leadership, DIR stakeholders, and customers to ensure services are effective, measurable, and aligned with DIR standards and applicable requirements. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and may provide guidance to others.and#183; Provides technical oversight for STS Managed Security Services (MSS), ensuring vendor-delivered monitoring, detection, and response services meet DIR requirements and defined service objectives.and#183; Provides guidance and oversight to service component providers to establish and maintain monitoring and logging coverage across endpoints, networks, cloud environments, and SaaS services, including EDR/NDR telemetry, required audit logs, and integration with detection and response capabilities.and#183; Reviews and validate vendor operational processes and deliverables (runbooks, playbooks, tuning changes, coverage reports, incident reports, and metrics) for alignment with approved security practices and service expectations.and#183; Leads or support technical service assurance activities, including gap assessments of detection coverage, alert fidelity, incident response workflow effectiveness, and reporting quality; identify risks and drive corrective actions to closure.and#183; Provides technical guidance to Texas Private Cloud (TPC) and Public Cloud Manager (PCM) vendors on securing compute resources, including Windows and Linux server infrastructure, relevant management services, and cloud-hosted workloads.and#183; Defines and validate baseline security expectations and review security-impacting designs/changes for compute, cloud, and network services, including hardening, patching/vulnerability management, endpoint protection, privileged access, segmentation, firewall rules, encryption, backup/disaster recovery (DR) controls, and secure connectivity.and#183; Participates in an on-call rotation to provide incident escalation support and oversight, maintain situational awareness of emerging threats and vulnerabilities, and report vendor performance, risks, and trends to DIR leadership and stakeholders.and#183; Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Educationand#183; Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in information technology security, computer information systems, computer science, management information systems, or a related field.and#183; Additional work-related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis (High-school diploma required).Experience and Training Requiredand#183; Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the IT industry.and#183; Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in IT security analysis or IT security management.and#183; Experience in security policy or process development and implementation.and#183; Experience in implementing security platforms, processes, and tools.and#183; Experience with security tools and platforms such as endpoint detection and response (EDR), network detection and response (NDR), security information and event management (SIEM), intrusion detection systems/intrusion prevention systems (IDS/IPS), firewalls, vulnerability scann

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