Texas Health & Human Services Commission-posted 5 months ago
$7,015 - $10,339/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Austin, TX
Administration of Human Resource Programs

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. This position strategically plans and successfully executes HHSC's Information Security Assurance roadmap. This is a key position within HHSC Information Security that manages regulatory and compliance deliverables for specific governance portfolio, assist with general risk assessment activities as well as being the SME on IT Security Assurance related topics. Plays a critical role with the development and support of the HHSC Information Security Assurance Program and developing strategy for compliance with information security regulatory requirements. Oversees the establishment, implementation, adherence to and documentation of HHSC information security policies, procedures, and processes to protect computer systems, infrastructure, and data from unauthorized access. This position is the highest level under the manager, with authority to develop strategies for compliance, security policies & procedures within 2 sections (assurance & operations) of the HHSC Information Security Assurance Program and presents these strategies to Commissioner.

  • Leads in the design and deployment of the Information Security Assurance Program activities.
  • Acts as the information security assurance program subject matter expert (SME).
  • Manages and matures the HHSC Information Security Assurance Program to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
  • Leads a team of security analysts to ensure security and compliance advisement and assurance.
  • Develops and documents agency security policies and procedures.
  • Leads internal security and compliance assessments for assurance purposes.
  • Delivers and continuously matures the Information Security risk assessment service for HHSC.
  • Supports security and compliance controls through the agency's Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tool.
  • Champions the Security Awareness Program.
  • Consults on enterprise projects to ensure IT staff and external parties understand and comply with security policies.
  • 5+ years of experience in IT security.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  • Must hold at least one of the following certifications: CISSP, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100), AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Prisma Certified Cloud Security Professional.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience in risk assessment and mitigation strategies for cloud environments.
  • Proficiency in automation and scripting for security operations.
  • 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
  • Defined benefit pension plan.
  • Generous time off benefits.
  • Numerous opportunities for career advancement.
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