Information Security Analyst

Looking for a high-impact cybersecurity role in the public sector? A Texas state agency in Austin is seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst for a 12-month on-site contract starting mid-November 2026.

If you have a strong background in NIST frameworks, Texas security standards, and state/federal government environments, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do
Assess \& Review: Conduct security assessments on account permissions, data access needs, violations, and system configurations.
Support Security Plans: Collaborate with agency staff and vendors to develop and support System Security Plans (SSPs).
Protect Systems \& Data: Build and maintain security controls to prevent unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure.
Incident Preparedness: Research methods to prevent, detect, contain, and remediate data breaches, while contributing to disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Drive Security Initiatives: Help design and deploy security applications and enterprise infrastructure initiatives.
Qualifications Required:
3+ years working with information security frameworks: NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), PCI-DSS, and Texas Information Security Standards.
3+ years performing cybersecurity work within a federal or state government environment.
Proven track record running security assessments, evaluating access controls, and identifying risks with minimal supervision.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person