Senior Network​/Cyber Security Engineer

Job Summary:

Senior Network/Cyber Security Engineer — Austin, TX

• Perform advanced cybersecurity analysis to protect cloud and network assets.
• Deliver cybersecurity threat assessments, cyber intelligence, software security, and vulnerability assessment services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on cybersecurity decisions and provide guidance for security improvements.
• Develop and integrate cybersecurity designs for systems and networks with multi-level security requirements.
• Document and address information security, cloud architecture, and systems security engineering requirements throughout acquisition life cycles.
• Ensure consistency of new systems and architectures with organizational cybersecurity guidelines.
• Identify and prioritize critical business functions and perform security reviews to identify architectural gaps.
• Develop security risk management and system security plans.
• Evaluate the adequacy of security designs and architectures in response to requirements.
• Monitor IT security trends, websites, news, and publications for updates and best practices.
• Determine and document necessary security controls for information systems and networks.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and significant latitude for initiative and judgment.
• May involve occasional travel and after-hours support to address security incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned to maintain IT operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, computer science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience in:
• Cybersecurity/information security analysis.
• Security or enterprise architecture development, implementation, and management.
• Conducting security risk assessments/audits in compliance with state/federal regulations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Consultative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Translating operational requirements into security controls and applying cybersecurity/privacy principles.
• Determining security system function, resilience, and impact of changes.
• Applying network security architecture concepts (topology, protocols, defense-in-depth, etc.).
• state client experience.
• Must have active Linked In profile and provide 3 references.

• 8+ years being self-motivated, proactive, able to work independently, and manage time effectively.

• Location:
  
  Austin, TX (telework possible)
• Start Date:
  
  Approx. ASAP
• Duration:
  Long term