Description

Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover…Do It All!  Bring us your existing Cybersecurity, System Administration, or Network Engineering knowledge, along with your aptitude and eagerness to learn the rest.  The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking an Information Technology professional to serve as a Cybersecurity Analyst, who will advance the organization’s Information Security goals. 

 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

• Investigate and respond to incidents and alerts generated by EDR, IDS/IPS, Identity Protection, E-mail & Web Gateways, and other cybersecurity systems.
• Configure and maintain Next Gen Firewalls, DLP, CASB, WAF, VPN, IdAM, Endpoint Management, and other cybersecurity systems.
• Run all technical aspects of a Vulnerability Management program, including scanning, reporting, and championing remediation with IT Operations and App Development teams.
• Secure Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, and M365 environments. 

Requirements

Required Skills: 

• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills are required for effective interaction with NCTCOG employees, contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal IT staff.  
• An aptitude for solving complex problems, the ability to self-direct, and a desire to bring new ideas forward are a must.

Required Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, MIS or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 3-5  years related work experience  (System /Network Administrator with security related duties or a Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer experience preferred)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of compliance requirements for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FISMA, Texas TAC 202, and similar regulations or industry standards.
• Knowledge of frameworks, such as NIST CSF, ISO27001, HITRUST, and CIS Critical Controls.
• Certifications from ISC2, ISACA, GIAC, or CompTIA.  

Benefits: 

• Flexible work schedule
• Robust training and professional development opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement Plans (401a, 457)

Salary: Base salary commensurate with qualifications, up to $90,000/year

FLSA: Exempt