Information Intel and Defense Lead

Information Intel and Defense Lead

Requisition : req
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Employment Type: Unclassified Regular Full-Time (URF)
Division: Information Security Office
Compensation: Depends on Qualification
Job Closing: 7/10/2026
Location: TRS Headquarters Building 2
1900 Aldrich Street
Austin, Texas, 78723
United States

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The Information Intel and Defense Lead is responsible for performing highly advanced information technology and cyber security implementation, analysis, control work. The incumbent will provide oversight of the cybersecurity infrastructure and operations team; develop, plan, coordinate, and implement security policies and procedures to protect cybersecurity assets; and deliver tools and methodologies for incident detection, incident response, threat assessment, cyber intelligence, software security, and vulnerability assessment.

This position will proactively work with the Information Security division, Information Security Leadership, Information Technology and TRS employees.

• Leads and contributes to the design, implementation, and support of cybersecurity solutions that meet defined operational and security requirements.
• Supports and maintains security infrastructure, including hardware, software, operating systems, and security tools.
• Coordinates with internal teams to install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain secure server and system configurations, including RBAC, vulnerability remediation, and patch management.
• Performs security monitoring, analysis, and investigation activities using established tools, techniques, and procedures.
• Assists with documenting cybersecurity requirements and security controls throughout the system development and acquisition lifecycle.
• Writes, modifies, and executes simple scripts on Windows and UNIX systems (e.g., those that perform tasks such as parsing large data files, automating manual tasks, and fetching/processing remote data).
• Verifies implementation of security controls, identifies gaps or deviations, and recommends corrective actions.
• Supports security risk assessments, audits, and compliance activities, including contributing to findings and remediation recommendations.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and external partners to stay informed of emerging threats and communicates relevant impacts to the team.
• Assists with business continuity and disaster recovery security planning and testing efforts.
• Mentors and teaches division staff on key security principals and technologies.
• Stays current on emerging security technologies and shares knowledge to support continuous improvement.
• Provide after hours support for information security functions.

• Leads Information Intel and Defense architects, engineers, and analysts by providing day-to-day oversight, delegating work and mentoring team members to support daily work and project execution.
• Provides status updates to Information Security division leadership.
• Partners with Technical leads throughout the agency to coordinate technical guidance and support enterprise-wide decision making.
• Serves as a SME in matters of escalation for security operations.
• Assists Information Security leadership with resources alignment to agency, division, and department goals.
• Assists with the delegation and time tracking of projects, tasks, and incidents management items.
• May provide input to the Manager regarding hiring, evaluating, and rewarding staff.
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