Title: Network Security Analyst Agency: Texas Workforce Commission Solicitation:NSA2 Location: 101 E. 15th Street Austin Texas 78778 Duration: Ongoing 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 Bachelors degree in computerrelated 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 thirdparty 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 trouble shooting 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 cyberattacks 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 Workers 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 preapproved 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 seventytwo 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 2000 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 oneyear renewals to be exercised by TWC at its sole discretion.
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