Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is hiring: TxDMV - Network Specialist (Cybers

Overview

TxDMV - Network Specialist (Cybersecurity) role at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. This position is required to work onsite at TxDMV Headquarters located in Austin, TX. To apply, complete an online application through the Applicant Career Section or through WorkInTexas. TxDMV does not accept paper applications.

General information: The mission of TxDMV is to serve, protect and advance the citizens and industries in the state with quality motor vehicle related services. This role performs highly complex network systems and cybersecurity work in support of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Information Technology division.

General Description

Work involves designing, implementing, and monitoring the agency\'s network and security infrastructure to protect against cyber threats. May provide guidance to others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties

• Designs, implements, and maintains the organization\'s cybersecurity framework, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPN, and other security technologies.
• Monitors network security and operational environment; analyzes traffic, investigates and responds to security alerts, and takes corrective measures to ensure network integrity and performance.
• Conducts regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests; manages the remediation of identified vulnerabilities to protect network resources.
• Coordinates and/or designs and maintains local and wide area network implementations, ensuring secure configurations.
• Designs or coordinates the design of procedures necessary to save and recover local or wide area network environments from hardware and software failures.
• Develops, maintains, and enforces security policies and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., TAC 202, NIST) and industry best practices.
• Installs, configures, and maintains network and security hardware and software; ensures systems are hardened and patched against known vulnerabilities.
• Functions as a technical lead on security-related network projects and provides guidance and training to other IT staff on security best practices.
• Travels up to 5% of the time. Travels by car (may include flying). Some evenings and weekends may be required.
• Maintains regular attendance and adheres to approved work hours and department policies.
• Maintains the security and integrity of the infrastructure and performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of advanced network security principles, protocols, and best practices.
• Knowledge of firewall technologies, IDS/IPS, VPN, and content filtering.
• Knowledge of core networking concepts including TCP/IP, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), switching, and VLANs.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and regulatory requirements like Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 202.
• Knowledge of incident response procedures and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
• Skill in coordinating and solving complex network and security problems.
• Skill in configuring, troubleshooting, and managing firewalls (Palo Alto preferred), routers, switches, and other network hardware.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure; analyze and prepare documents related to network security; recognize problems and facilitate solutions.
• Ability to develop and modify policies and procedures; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university or U.S. equivalency in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field plus four (4) years of experience in network administration and/or network security. Additional related experience may be substituted for education on a year-per-year basis. (Experience requirements may be satisfied by full-time experience or the prorated part-time equivalent.)
• To be hired and to continue to maintain employment, the applicant/employee must have the ability to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure.

Preferred Experience: Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security platforms. Experience with network access control (NAC) systems and cloud security (Azure, AWS). Experience working in a Texas state agency or government environment. Experience with Cisco Systems firewall and Fortinet firewall.

Preferred Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+); Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).

Additional Information

• BENEFITS: The State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation. Benefits include: Retirement Plan; Paid Group Health Life Insurance for employees; Paid Holidays; Paid Vacation Leave; Paid Sick Leave; Longevity Pay; Dental; Vision; Dependent Optional Life Insurance; Voluntary ADD Insurance; Dependent Health Life Insurance; Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts; Tuition Assistance Program.
• QUALIFIED EMPLOYER: TxDMV is a qualified employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Other Requirements

• A valid Class "C" driver\'s license is required. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver\'s License within ninety (90) days after entering Texas as a new resident. A satisfactory driving record is required.
• Job offers and continuation of employment are contingent upon: proof of education and experience listed on the application; eligibility to work in the United States; satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background check and driver\'s record check; compliance with Selective Service registration for males ages 18-25.
• Military veterans or eligible family members: provide appropriate documentation (DD 214 or DD 1300) as required.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Government Administration