Network Security Analyst Consultant for Texas Workforce Commission, Austin, Tx

Title: Network Security Analyst

Agency: Texas Workforce Commission

Solicitation: 5112425NSA2

Location: 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778

Duration: On-going, no ending date

Visa: Must be US Citizen, Green Card, EAD. No H1B

Telework Policy: The primary work location(s) will be at 100% Remote

Required/Preferred Skills:

• 4 years, Required - Bachelor’s degree in computer-related field and four years’ experience as a systems administrator or eight years’ experience as a systems administrator.
• 4 years, Required - Supporting patching and configuring Windows and Linux operating systems and third-party applications.
• 4 years, Required - Advanced system administration skills in Linux/UNIX Servers.
• 4 years, Required - Microsoft Windows server implementation and administration to include Active Directory.
• 4 years, Required - Network firewall, wireless network, routing, and switch network design, implementation, and administration.
• 4 years, Required - Evaluating and interpreting NESSUS vulnerability reports, building deployment packages using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, and Windows server and workstation administration.
• 4 years, Required - Microsoft Windows Certifications including MCSA Windows Server.
• 4 years, Required - Microsoft Windows Exams related to Windows Server, Security, and Networking.
• 4 years, Required - Microsoft O365 Tenant level administration and security.
• 4 years, Required - Strong written and verbal communication skills to serve as a technical consultant to peers, clearly and accurately document relevant issues, and prepare accurate, concise, reliable reports.
• 4 years, Required - Advanced skill in solving problems; in scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing programs; and in troubleshooting computer software systems.
• 4 years, Required - Ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.

Scope/Description of Services:

• The Worker(s) will provide the following services:
• Perform Network Security Analyst work as a member of the Infrastructure Services team, participate in one or more projects concurrently.
• Ensure that information systems and computer networks are secure.
• Protect against hackers and cyber‐attacks, as well as monitoring network traffic and server logs for activity that seems unusual.
• Responsible for finding vulnerabilities in the computer networks and creating recommendations for how to minimize these vulnerabilities.
• Investigates security breaches, develops strategies for any security issues that arise and utilizes the help of firewalls and antivirus software to maintain security.
• Perform other duties as assigned to maintain operations.

Work Hours and Location:

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through TWC. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed. If the Vendor is headquartered in Texas, this position is eligible for telecommuting from within the Continental United States. Conversely, if the Vendor is not headquartered in Texas, this position is eligible for telecommuting from within Texas only. Vendor employees must obtain approval in writing from their TWC supervisor to take TWC issued equipment to another continental State. Vendor employees are prohibited from taking TWC issued equipment outside of the continental United States. Such action may lead to immediate release from TWC employment.

Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Worker’s expense.

The Worker(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings, and holidays, as requested. Payment for overtime work (required work hours exceeding the standard forty (40) hours per Business Week) will be at the quoted hourly rate and must be coordinated and pre-approved through TWC.

• This is a remote position.
• Ideal candidates must have a secure, dedicated workspace with Internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule, and be available for weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours.
• Position may require team members to come into the office for scheduled meetings, and there may be unscheduled requests with seventy-two (72) hour notice for any TWC business need.
• If applicable, the work location will be at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778.
• Services are expected to start as soon as possible and are expected to be completed by August 31, 2025, or when 1040 total hours estimated on Purchase Order have been depleted, whichever occurs first.
• Total estimated Worker hours for the services shall not exceed 2,000 hours per Worker per Term unless otherwise amended, renewed, and/or extended by TWC via Purchase Order Change Notice.
• Unused hours may be rolled over from one fiscal year to the next, as necessary.
• Rates are fixed throughout each Term of the Contract.

TWC anticipates that the Term of the Contract will be one (1) year with four (4) optional one-year renewals to be exercised by TWC at its sole discretion.