Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS HRAM FL.HRS CG SEARCH FL.GBLPage=HRS APP JBPST FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=102961andPostingSeq=1Agency InformationThe Texas Cyber Command (TXCC) is the state's front line of cyber defense, established by the 89th Texas Legislature to protect Texans, critical infrastructure, and government systems from evolving cyber threats. Headquartered in San Antonio (a national hub of cybersecurity talent), TXCC unites threat detection, incident response, and statewide cyber readiness under one mission-driven agency to establish Texas as the most cyber-resilient state in the nation. At TXCC, your work doesn't just sit in a queue - it actively secures, protects, defends, and educates over 31 million Texans every day.Job DescriptionPerforms highly advanced (senior-level) mission integration, operational coordination, organizational governance, and executive support work for the Cyber Threat Intelligence Center (CTIC) within Texas Cyber Command. Serves as the CTIC Chiefs senior operational coordination leader responsible for maintaining mission rhythm, operational visibility, executive synchronization, readiness awareness, and cross-functional coordination across statewide cyber defense operations.The CTIC Director supports the CTIC Chief by ensuring operational components maintain shared awareness, disciplined follow-through, integrated execution, and timely escalation of mission risks, service dependencies, readiness concerns, and operational friction points. The CTIC Director is a high-impact leadership role requiring a blend of technical depth, analytical rigor, and exceptional stakeholder management skills.Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for initiative, independent judgment, and strategic coordination.Essential Job DutiesOperational LeadershipOversee the day-to-day activities of the CTIC analysts, ensuring high-quality production of strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence reports. Drive the maturation of the intelligence cycle- collection, processing, exploitation, analysis, and dissemination. Enhance tradecraft standards and implement robust quality control processes. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Lead the professional growth and operation excellence of the team, overseeing performance management and active mentoring, while playing a key role in the full talent acquisition cycle.Strategic AlignmentWork closely with the CTIC Chief to develop the CTIC roadmap, incorporating emerging technologies, evolving threat landscapes, and long-term agency goals and objectives. Translate complex threat intelligence into strategic insights that inform executive decision-making and resource allocation.Crisis and Incident SupportServe as a senior leader during high-priority incidents, providing actionable intelligence to guide response efforts and minimize impact. Facilitate a seamless feedback loop between divisions, bridging the gap between tactical incident response and external information sharing by establishing standardized work flows for threat data intake, actional intelligence synthesis, and rapid distribution to external stakeholders. Translate complex technical threats into business risk narratives.Capabilities DevelopmentDrive the maturation of the intelligence cycle collection, processing, exploitation, analysis and dissemination. Enhance tradecraft standards and implement robust quality control process.QualificationsAll TXCC employees must:Be a United States citizen; andComplete and pass a fingerprint criminal background check.Minimum QualificationsEducation: 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.Experience:10 years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity or offensive cyber operations, including at least five years in a leadership role in cyber threat intelligence or offensive cyber operations.Five years of experience with the threat intelligence lifecycle including actor profiling, threat landscapes, etc.Experience engaging with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and other designated parties. Acceptable SubstitutionsAdditional related work experience may be used to substitute the formal education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.Preferred QualificationsExperience:Experience working in or with other intelligence disciplines (HUMINT, counter-intelligence, etc.)Experience in project and program management Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge of Cyber Threat Intelligence programs including framework, structure, best practices, etc. Knowledge of reporting strategies to inform security operations, incident response, and executive decision making in state government.Knowledge of intelligence requirements, trends, and emerging practices. Skill influencing others to perform their jobs in a timely, accurate, and effective manner. Skill in cyber troubleshooting and problem resolution, including employee related issues. Skill in motivating team members and driving individual and team productivity to meet agency goals and objectives.Skill in conflict management and effective interpersonal communication. Ability to analyze voluminous facts and data, derive logical conclusions, and then make sound judgments.Ability to effectively communicate with people at all organizational levels. Ability to understand, follow, and convey brief oral and/or written instructions.Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment.Ability to work under pressure and exacting schedules to complete assigned
