Security Program Specialist - On-Site Risk & Compliance

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of State Health Services in Austin is seeking a Security Specialist. The role involves implementing security program priorities, conducting audits, and coordinating with stakeholders to safeguard data within the Vital Statistics system.

The position requires a four-year degree (related field) and multiple years of experience in security controls, risk analysis, and customer engagement with government clients. On-site work with potential after-hours duties is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college with related field preferred.
• Two-year minimum experience designing and implementing security controls.
• Two-year minimum experience in formal risk analysis and risk mitigation.
• Minimum three years of customer service experience or government client interaction.
• Up to two years of education and experience may be substituted for one another.

Responsibilities

• Implement VSS security program priorities affecting stakeholders and employees.
• Develop plans to increase security, data quality, and capacity in the Vital Statistics Section.
• Prepare reports and conduct security audits of VSS facilities and systems.
• Disseminate and interpret security processes and policies for the statewide system.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to ensure program goals are met.

Skills

Security controls design

Risk analysis

Risk mitigation

Customer service

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelors degree (related field)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Department of State Health Services in Austin is seeking a Security Specialist. The role involves implementing security program priorities, conducting audits, and coordinating with stakeholders to safeguard data within the Vital Statistics system.

The position requires a four-year degree (related field) and multiple years of experience in security controls, risk analysis, and customer engagement with government clients. On-site work with potential after-hours duties is expected.