Senior Cybersecurity Analyst – Incident Response

Cybersecurity Jobs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Friendly Workplace

Competitive salary

Defined Retirement Benefit Plan

401(k) and 457 plans

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Texas Workforce Commission is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support secure operations in Austin, Texas. You will analyze high-volume security log data across multi-cloud and on-premise environments, investigate potential cyber threats, and preserve evidence in line with federal audit expectations.

The role operates with minimal supervision, requiring clear communication of technical risk to non-technical stakeholders while maintaining strict confidentiality for sensitive state

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of full-time experience in cybersecurity analysis, information security analysis, or digital forensics.
• Certification as a SANS GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), CRISC, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent senior-level cybersecurity certification.
• Must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
• No employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position (including individuals on H-1B, F-1 OPT/CPT, or H-4 visas).
• Upon hire, must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form in accordance with federal law.

Responsibilities

• Analyze diverse, high-volume security log data from multi-cloud and on-premise environments.
• Distinguish false positives from sophisticated, multi-stage cyber threats.
• Investigate incidents by reverse-engineering attack vectors, analyzing malware, and correlating data to identify root causes while preserving evidence for federal audits.
• Operate under minimal supervision with broad latitude for independent judgment and initiative.
• Independently prioritize daily operations and select investigation methods based on threat severity.
• Communicate highly technical risk concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding sensitive state investigations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Security analysis

Risk communication

Confidentiality

Tools

NIST CSF

MITRE ATT&CK

NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5

CJIS

SIEM

SOAR

YARA

Sigma rules

PCAPs

EDR

Job description

The Texas Workforce Commission is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support secure operations in Austin, Texas. You will analyze high-volume security log data across multi-cloud and on-premise environments, investigate potential cyber threats, and preserve evidence in line with federal audit expectations.

The role operates with minimal supervision, requiring clear communication of technical risk to non-technical stakeholders while maintaining strict confidentiality for sensitive state