TDCJ - Network Specialist I-III - Information Security

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

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Job Duties:

This posting is for two different positions in the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO), one in Daily Operations (Daily Ops) and one in Policy. Most duties overlap, but Daily Ops personnel focus more on monitoring for, responding to, and investigating cybersecurity incidents, managing email security, and enforcing security policies. Policy focuses more on reviewing and updating agency cybersecurity policies, monitoring for, and reporting on updates to national and state cybersecurity frameworks and policies, participating in the review of legislation bills, and reviewing reported emails for potential cybersecurity risks.

Both positions are expected to assist with information security projects, product reviews, audits, metrics, and agency-wide cybersecurity training. Expect to communicate with anyone across the agency and vendors supporting TDCJ's mission. Travel to units throughout the state for security audits and investigations occur.

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

You're a high school graduate or have a GED and have spent a year working in the information technology field or have a current cybersecurity certification. 

You have experience with security tools would be a bonus.

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

You have a bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field, and have spent two years working in information technology. 

You have experience with security tools would be a bonus.

*For the full Job Description, please click the link below:

Network Specialist I - Information Security

Network Specialist II - Information Security

Network Specialist III - Information Security

Additional Information:

Travel 

25% - Position may spend 1¿5 nights away per month

Work Site Visits  

No

Study Material  

No 

Pre-Service Training Academy Required 

No

Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position 

Longevity

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Contact Information:

Questions concerning this                                               Questions concerning the application

position can be directed to:                                              process can be directed to:                           

Roberta Poehl                                                                            Zilleah Ross

Hiring Manager                                               OR                      Human Resources

936-437-2239                                                                              936-437-3150

[email protected]                                                    [email protected]

Important Note to the Candidate:

**This is a Career Ladder position. When filling available positions, 

consideration will be given to the selected applicant's education     

and experience.**                                                   

Network Specialist I: $4,237.24 - $4,330.67

Network Specialist II: $4,493.95 - $4,593.80

Network Specialist III: $4,689.07 - $4,793.80

Military Preference

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupation Specialty Codes

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

Eligibility

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

EEO Statement:

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.  You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.