Network Specialist I-III - Information Security - Information Technology Division (020678)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Huntsville, TX

19h

About The Position

Performs complex network work. Work involves the planning, implementation, and monitoring of
security measures for the protection of information systems and infrastructure. Works under general
supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) in monitoring information security issues related to agency systems and workflow to ensure the internal security controls are appropriate and operating as intended; and supports the OCISO with the execution of information technology security projects for the agency.
• Responds and coordinates responses to information security incidents; conducts agency-wide data classification assessment and security audits and aids in the management of remediation plans; and confers with management, other departments within the agency, and law enforcement agencies to manage security vulnerabilities.
• Prepares security documentation to include department policies, procedures, agency notifications, web content, and security alerts; performs risk assessments of data processing systems; installs firewalls, data encryption, and other security measures; and conducts periodic audits of various system users to determine user removal, transfer, and limitation of access.
• Facilitates the performance of audits and tests to aid in the evaluation of locally developed software fixes and patches to improve system performance and efficiency; applies threat modeling for known software security remediation; and assists in the application of security for mobility and cloud.
• Trains staff on network and information security procedures.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed