Cybersecurity Analyst (Austin)

Texas Workforce Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Friendly

Competitive salary

Retirement plan

401(k) options

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Texas Workforce Commission in Austin is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst III to analyze security log data from multi-cloud and on-premise environments. You will distinguish false positives from complex threats, reverse-engineer attack vectors, and preserve evidence according to federal standards.

The role requires strong SIEM/SOAR, EDR, and automation skills, with the ability to communicate risk to non-technical stakeholders and prioritize investigations independently.

Qualifications

• Eight years of full-time cybersecurity analysis experience.
• Relevant academic credits may count toward qualifications for this position.
• Certifications required: CISSP or equivalent senior-level cybersecurity certification.
• Experience analyzing multi-cloud and on-premise environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze diverse, high-volume security logs across multi-cloud and on-prem environments.
• Differentiate between false positives and sophisticated threats; identify root causes.
• Reverse-engineer attack vectors, analyze malware, and preserve evidence per federal standards.
• Prioritize daily investigations and dictate methodologies based on threat severity.

Skills

NIST CSF

MITRE ATT&CK

NIST SP 800-53 Rev.5

CJIS

IRS Pub 1075

EDR

SOAR

Education

CISSP

CISM

GIAC GISP

CISA

CRISC

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

PCAP analysis

Job description

Job Description - Cybersecurity Analyst (Austin) (827375)

Job Description

Cybersecurity Analyst (Austin) - ( 827375 )

Description

WHO WE ARE:

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St. Austin, TX.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

This position exhibits a high degree of complexity. The Cybersecurity Analyst III must analyze diverse, high-volume security log data from multi-cloud and on-premise environments. The role requires the ability to differentiate between false positives and sophisticated, multi-stage cyber threats. Investigations involve reverse-engineering attack vectors, analyzing malware, and correlating disparate data points to uncover root causes while preserving data evidence according to federal audit standards. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The incumbent independently prioritizes daily operations and dictates investigation methodologies based on threat severity.

KNOWELDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of:
  • Advanced cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, and TAC §202); federal protection standards including IRS Pub 1075 and CJIS; network security architecture, protocols, and routing; and automated orchestration methodologies.
• Skill in:
  • Querying and configuring enterprise SIEM and SOAR platforms; analyzing raw packet captures (PCAPs); deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; and developing automation logic for security playbooks.
• Ability to:
  • Analyze complex technical data under high-pressure scenarios; communicate highly technical risk concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders; and maintain absolute confidentiality regarding sensitive state investigations.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:

• Eight years of full-time experience in cybersecurity analysis,information security analysis, or digital forensics.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experiencequalifications for this position.
• Certification as a SANS GIAC Information Security Professional(GISP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified inRisk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified InformationSecurity Manager (CISM), Certified Information System SecurityProfessional (CISSP), or equivalent senior level cybersecuritycertification is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Seven (7) or more years of experience in cybersecurity analysis, with specific experience managing compliance audits and investigations within a State of Texas agency.
• Advanced Technical Skills: Proven experience authoring automated SOAR playbooks or writing custom detection logic (e.g., Sigma rules, YARA).

YOU GAIN:

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
• Competitive salary: $10,091.92/month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

Duty involves up to 10% travel within the state of Texas.