Cybersecurity Analyst (Austin)

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide and are a Family Friendly Certified Workplace offering work‑life balance, competitive salaries, extensive training and development, and comprehensive benefits.

Location: 1117 Trinity St., Austin, TX.

TWC does not consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa now or in the future (e.g., H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, H‑4). Applicants must be Texas residents or be willing to relocate to Texas.

Responsibilities

• Analyze high‑volume security log data from multi‑cloud and on‑premise environments.
• Differentiate false positives from sophisticated, multi‑stage cyber threats.
• Investigate incidents by reverse‑engineering attack vectors, analyzing malware, and correlating disparate data points to uncover root causes.
• Preserve data evidence according to federal audit standards.
• Work with minimal supervision, using initiative and independent judgment to prioritize daily operations and dictate investigation methodologies based on threat severity.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Advanced cybersecurity frameworks: NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST SP 800‑53 Rev. 5, TAC202.
• Federal protection standards including IRS Pub 1075 and CJIS.
• Network security architecture, protocols, and routing.
• Automated orchestration methodologies.
• Querying and configuring enterprise SIEM and SOAR platforms.
• Analyzing raw packet captures (PCAPs).
• Deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools.
• Developing automation logic for security playbooks.
• Analyzing complex technical data under high‑pressure scenarios.
• Communicating technical risk concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Maintaining absolute confidentiality regarding sensitive state investigations.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of full‑time experience in cybersecurity analysis, information security analysis, or digital forensics (relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience).
• Required certification: one of the following senior‑level cybersecurity certifications – SANS GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent.

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.
• Proven experience authoring automated SOAR playbooks or writing custom detection logic (e.g., Sigma rules, YARA).

Compensation

Competitive salary: $10,091.92 per month.

Benefits

• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan.
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts.
• Medical insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and family‑care leave.
• Additional benefits for active employees (see ERS health benefits page).

Travel

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

Veterans

Veterans are encouraged to apply and can use the Texas Skills to Work portal to translate military experience into civilian qualifications.