Cybersecurity Analyst / Cybersecurity Consultant (DSHS) NEW!

Position Overview

This role as a Cybersecurity Analyst / Cybersecurity Consultant (DSHS) is responsible for administering, maintaining, and improving cybersecurity tools and controls while ensuring compliance with organizational, state, and federal security standards. The analyst will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify risks, recommend improvements, and support short-term cybersecurity initiatives. This is a Contract role and 100% onsite in Austin, TX; candidates must be local.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain cybersecurity software and hardware tools.
• Apply security patches and updates to protect systems from vulnerabilities.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain network security configurations and controls.
• Evaluate existing DSHS cybersecurity tools and controls to identify gaps and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Implement approved security improvements and risk reduction plans.
• Design, prepare, and deliver project documentation, including project plans, status reports, briefings, presentations, and stakeholder communications.
• Conduct research, interviews, meetings, and workshops to understand organizational goals, processes, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate extensively with internal DSHS teams and external partners to analyze and resolve complex security issues.
• Support basic project management activities, including project charters, communications planning, risk tracking, and resource coordination.
• Edit and maintain technical and cybersecurity documentation to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
• Manage updates and revisions to DSHS technical literature and reporting materials.
• Provide regular progress reports and briefing materials to leadership and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience evaluating cybersecurity tools and controls, identifying gaps, and implementing risk reduction strategies.
• 3+ years of experience preparing and presenting project documentation, reports, briefings, and presentations.
• 3+ years of experience gathering requirements through research, interviews, meetings, and workshops.
• 3+ years of experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex cybersecurity issues.
• 3+ years of experience performing basic project management activities, including planning, risk management, and communications.
• 3+ years of experience editing and maintaining technical and cybersecurity documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity risk assessment and mitigation.
• 5+ years of experience developing and presenting project documentation and stakeholder communications.
• 5+ years of experience working with diverse stakeholders in complex organizational environments.
• 5+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity-related projects within government or public-sector organizations.