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Job Posting:00056950Opened:3/16/2026Closes:3/31/2026Position Title:Cybersecurity Analyst III(Identity and Access Management Analyst/DIR Texas.gov Information Security Officer)Class/Group:0321/B27Military Occupation Specialty Code:Army: 17C, 25D; Navy: IT; Coast Guard: CYB10, CYB11, CYB12; Marine Corps: 0681, 0605; Air Force: 1D7X1, 1N4X1, Space Force: 5C0X1D, 5C0X1N, 5C0X1SFair Labor Standards Act Status:ExemptNumber of Vacancies:1Division/Section:COO/Shared Technology Services SecuritySalary Range:$8,333.34 - $10,000.00/monthDuration:RegularHours Worked Weekly:40Travel:OccasionalWork Location:North / Austin, Texas 78758Web site:https://dir.texas.gov/Refer Inquiries to:People and Culture OfficeTelephone:(512) 475-4957How To Apply:Select the link below to search for this position: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/313/jobsearch.ftllang=en
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You must create a CAPPS Career Section candidate profile or be logged in to apply.Update your profile and apply for the job by navigating through the pages and steps.Once ready, select and#8220;Submitand#8221; on the and#8220;Review and Submitand#8221; page.If you have problems accessing the CAPPS Career Section, please follow the instructions in the Resetting CAPPS Password for Job Candidate desk aid.Special Instructions:Applicants must provide in-depth information in theEXPERIENCE CREDENTIALSsection to demonstrate howthey meet the position qualifications. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in theEXPERIENCE CREDENTIALSsection of the application.Interview Place/Time:Candidates will be notified for appointments as determined by the selection committee.Selective Service Registration:Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25 years, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or proof of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment.H-1B Visa Sponsorship:We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Department of Information Resources does not exclude anyone from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities, which it sponsors on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. Please call 512-475-4922 to request reasonable accommodation.Position DescriptionWhat We DoWe are a technology agency powered by people.DIR offers secure, modern, and cost-effective technology to help government entities in Texas serve their constituents.DIR is a fast-paced and collaborative environment with highly motivated, innovative, and engaged employees dedicated to achieving the best value for the state. We have over 325 professionals working at DIR who are honored to serve as the cornerstone of public sector technology in Texas. By joining DIR, you will be an integral part of transforming how Texas government serves Texans.Position SummaryThis Cybersecurity Analyst III (Identity and Access Management Analyst/DIR Texas.gov Information Security Officer) role supports DIRand#8217;s statewide security program and Shared Technology Services (STS) program by providing identity and access management (IAM) strategy, governance, and security guidance. The position partners with state agencies, DIR teams, and vendor service providers to advance how Texas government entities protect identity, access, andauthentication through consistent standards, risk-based decision-making, and practical implementation guidance.This role performs highly complex (senior-level) cybersecurity analysis work including work planning, implementing, and monitoring security program elements and shared services that support agencies, institutions of higher education, and other eligible governmental entities across Texas. The role frequently engages executives, technical leaders, and vendor partners to deliver guidance, standards, and implementation support aligned to DIR requirements and the statewide security program. The position works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment and may provide guidance to others. This role also serves as the DIR accountable Information Security Officer (ISO) for Texas.gov, providing governance and risk accountability while coordinating with the Texas.gov vendor, who performs day-to-day technical security implementation and operational execution under DIR oversight.and#183; Provides IAM strategy, governance, and security guidance across STS and statewide stakeholders, including standards for authentication, access management, and identity data protection.and#183; Supports identity security initiatives and modern authentication methods by defining requirements, success measures, and adoption guidance, and coordinating implementation with service providers and stakeholders.and#183; Serves as a visible leader in statewide cybersecurity governance and shared services efforts, building alignment across agencies and stakeholders through communications, advisory groups, and working sessions.and#183; Evaluates customer security requirements and risks and provide recommendations that support customer security programs, including executive communications and stakeholder engagement.and#183; Serves as the DIR accountable ISO for Texas.gov, responsible for security governance, risk acceptance/exception decisions, and executive communications, and coordinate with the Texas.gov vendor technical security leadership responsible for operational implementation and execution.and#183; Establishes and maintain governance mechanisms for Texas.gov security and related services (risk register, exception workflow, reporting cadence, escalation paths, and control ownership clarity), and coordinate vendor service delivery expectations and program artifacts (service documentation, requirements, operating procedures).and#183; Analyzes the potential statewide impact of security and privacy policy, legislation, and standards, translate business and operational requirements into practical security solutions and governance workflows (GRC/automation), research emerging IAM technologies and develop business cases, collaborate with the COO team on continuous improvement, and participate in an on-call rotation for incident escalation support and oversight.and#183; Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Educationand#183; Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in information technology security, computer information systems, computer science, management information systems, or a related field.and#183; Additional work-related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis (High-school diploma required).Experience and Training Requiredand#183; Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the IT industry.and#183; Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in information technology security or project management work.and#183; Two (2) years of program or project management development and implementation.and#183; Certifications: If not already certified, must obtain within one year of employment a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certi
