TX-DIR-Network Security Analyst 1-

Job Description

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Network Security Analyst 1 hereafter referred to as Candidate(s) who meets the general qualifications of Network Security Analyst 1 Security and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. All work products resulting from the project shall be considered works made for hire and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

A network security analyst ensures that information systems and computer networks are secure. This includes protecting the company against hackers and cyber-attacks as well as monitoring network traffic and server logs for activity that seems unusual. Additionally these analysts are responsible for finding vulnerabilities in the computer networks and creating recommendations for how to minimize these vulnerabilities. The network security analyst investigates security breaches develops strategies for any security issues that arise and utilizes the help of firewalls and antivirus software to maintain security

The project is ongoing and requires the expertise of the ITSAC Contractor. Responsible for installation administration and troubleshooting software and hardware issues for our security tools. They are also responsible for updating software with latest security patches. They also develop and update network security. Evaluate and review existing DSHS Cybersecurity tools and controls to determine gaps provide recommendations and implement risk reduction plans for the DSHS organization. Design prepare and present supporting documentation such as project plans status reports briefings and presentations and internal / external stakeholder communication materials for the DSHS organization. Use research interviews meetings and workshops to understand the DSHS organizations strategic objectives processes issues challenges and opportunities for improvement. Interacts extensively with

DSHS internal or external stakeholders including business partners and/or external DSHS parties to identify analyze and resolve complex problems or security gaps. Interacts extensively with DSHS internal or external stakeholders including business partners and/or external DSHS parties to identify analyze and resolve complex problems or security gaps. Perform editing on DSHS documentation to include checks for format clarity and overall cohesiveness. Manage updates and revisions to technical literature for the DSHS organization. Provide DSHS progress reporting documents and briefing materials as required.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years Required/Preferred Experience

3 Required Evaluate and review existing DSHS Cybersecurity tools and controls to determine gaps provide recommendations and implement risk reduction plans for the DSHS organization.

3 Required Design prepare and present supporting documentation such as project plans status reports briefings and presentations and internal / external stakeholder communication materials for the DSHS organization.

3 Required Use research interviews meetings and workshops to understand the DSHS organizations strategic objectives processes issues challenges and opportunities for improvement.

3 Required Interacts extensively with DSHS internal or external stakeholders including business partners and/or external DSHS parties to identify analyze and resolve complex problems or security gaps.

3 Required Fulfill basic DSHS project management duties to ensure the successful completion of DSHS short-term engagements to include creation of project charters expectation / communications management risk management resource management for the DSHS org.

3 Required Perform editing on DSHS documentation to include checks for format clarity and overall cohesiv

eness. Manage updates and revisions to technical literature for the DSHS organization. Provide progress reporting documents and briefing materials as required.

5 Preferred Evaluate and review existing DSHS Cybersecurity tools and controls to determine gaps provide recommendations and implement risk reduction plans for the DSHS organization.

5 Preferred Design prepare and present supporting documentation such as project plans status reports briefings and presentations and internal / external stakeholder communication materials for the DSHS organization.

5 Preferred Use research interviews meetings and workshops to understand the DSHS organizations strategic objectives processes issues challenges and opportunities for improvement.

5 Preferred Interacts extensively with DSHS internal or external stakeholders including business partners and/or external DSHS parties to identify analyze and resolve complex problems or security gaps.

5 Preferred Fulfill basic DSHS project management duties to ensure the successful completion of DSHS short-term engagements to include creation of project charters expectation / communications management risk management resource management for the DSHS org.

5 Preferred Perform editing on DSHS documentation to include checks for format clarity and overall cohesiveness. Manage updates and revisions to technical literature for the DSHS organization. Provide progress reporting documents and briefing materials as required

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 02/16/2026 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1666 hours. This service may be amended renewed and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM excluding State holidays when the agency is closed. The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W. 51st Austin Texas 78751. The working position is On Site. Any and all travel per diem parking and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidates and/or Vendors expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees including any requirement for original receipts. The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends evenings and holidays as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission.