Cybersecurity Officer - Information Technology Div. Job at Texas Department of T

Overview

Responsible for establishing and maintaining the agency cybersecurity operations center. Work involves overseeing cybersecurity programs and environments; the prevention, detection and remediation of cybersecurity threats and intrusions; cybersecurity policies and monitoring protocols; and leading the development of a security plan, with an emphasis on technical infrastructure and long-term risk mitigation. Reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Supervises the work of others. Works requires extensive contact with high-level executives, governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level work at the highest level of discretion and independent judgment and are responsible for final outcome.

Essential Duties

• Develops and implements appropriate safeguards to ensure system resiliency.
• Develops cybersecurity awareness training programs for employees, contractors, and users.
• Directs and/or conducts research related to cybersecurity trends and technology; evaluates
• Directs the deployment of cybersecurity infrastructure and protects critical infrastructure.
• Oversees cybersecurity management initiatives.
• Oversees detection activities and advises on cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
• Oversees the initiation, implementation, and development of incident response plans and responses.
• Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences.
• May supervise or lead professional and technical staff.
• Performs other job related responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in cybersecurity, information technology security, or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 7 years experience in cybersecurity analysis work, with emphasis on security operations, incident management, intrusion detection, firewall deployment, and security event analysis. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Cert Info Sys Auditor (CISA)
• Cert Info Sys Sec Prof (CISSP)
• Cert Info Sec Mgr (CISM)

Preferred Qualifications

Though not required, prefer the candidate has at least one cybersecurity certification, or equivalent, such as

• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CyberSec First Responder (CFR)
• Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops
• Cisco CCNA Security
• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
• Cisco Cybersecurity Specialist (SCYBER)

Competencies

• Communicate effectively
• Expert skill in configuring, deploying, and monitoring security infrastructure
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relevant to program areas and of the principles
• Extensive knowledge of incident response program practices and procedures
• Extensive knowledge of limitations and capabilities of computer systems; of technology across all network layers
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Ability to manage program activities, establish goals and objectives, devise solutions to administration
• Extensive knowledge of operational support of networks, operating systems, Internet technologies, and databases

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing for prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive motion: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity: work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment

Please read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency’s critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.