Network Specialist I-III - Information Security - Information Technology Division (020678)

JOB SUMMARY

Performs complex network work. Work involves the planning, implementation, and monitoring of
security measures for the protection of information systems and infrastructure. Works under general
supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Assists the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) in monitoring information
security issues related to agency systems and workflow to ensure the internal security controls
are appropriate and operating as intended; and supports the OCISO with the execution of
information technology security projects for the agency.

B. Responds and coordinates responses to information security incidents; conducts agency-wide
data classification assessment and security audits and aids in the management of remediation
plans; and confers with management, other departments within the agency, and law
enforcement agencies to manage security vulnerabilities.

C. Prepares security documentation to include department policies, procedures, agency
notifications, web content, and security alerts; performs risk assessments of data processing
systems; installs firewalls, data encryption, and other security measures; and conducts periodic
audits of various system users to determine user removal, transfer, and limitation of access.

D. Facilitates the performance of audits and tests to aid in the evaluation of locally developed
software fixes and patches to improve system performance and efficiency; applies threat
modeling for known software security remediation; and assists in the application of security for
mobility and cloud.

E. Trains staff on network and information security procedures.

Position Filled At I, II, or III Pay Level

Network Specialist I

Minimum Salary: Gr. B17 ($4,330.67/month)

**The salary for an ERS Retiree (or non-contributing member) will

be $4,237.24.**

For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit:

http://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/pd/008318.pdf

Network Specialist II

Minimum Salary: Gr. B19 ($4,593.80/month)

**The salary for an ERS Retiree (or non-contributing member) will

be $4,493.95.**

For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit:

http://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/pd/008234.pdf

Network Specialist III

Minimum Salary: Gr. B21 ($4,793.80/month)

**The salary for an ERS Retiree (or non-contributing member) will

be $4,689.07.**

For full job description and minimum qualifications, please visit:

http://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/pd/008226.pdf

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

consideration will be given to the selected applicant's education

and experience.**

**The Information Technology Division has only one Network Specialist

position available. Applicants need only submit one application for

employment.**

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not
be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all
employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must
contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of
employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties
performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this
information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our
interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule
your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time
to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-4106
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

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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
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