Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · 1 day ago
TCEQ - Systems Security Administrator
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$6,093/mo - $6,093/mo
4+ years expTexas Commission on Environmental Quality is dedicated to protecting the public health and natural resources of Texas. They are seeking an experienced Systems Security Administrator to support the agency's Cybersecurity Division by managing the vulnerability management program and ensuring compliance with security policies.
Environmental Consulting
Responsibilities
Develop and manage the agency’s vulnerability management program and performing cybersecurity support for TCEQ systems located on premises and in the Texas Share Technology Services consolidated data centers
Monitor and prioritize threats, analyze and investigate vulnerabilities flagged in monitoring systems. Prioritize vulnerability remediation based on criticality, exploit probability, rating and business risk exposure
Work with Information Resource teams to track and remediate system and application vulnerabilities
Assist with host and application hardening and attack surface reduction and compliance with master security baseline configurations as prescribed by the Texas Data Center
Develop and maintain operational documentation for vulnerability management processes and ensure compliance with agency and Texas Data Center security policies
Research and evaluate emerging technologies. Stay informed about new tools and technologies in vulnerability management and integrate those that enhance TCEQs security posture and efficiency. Recommend tactical options to reduce attack surface, containment alternatives and impede attackers
Qualification
Required
Experience with vulnerability reporting
Experience in vulnerability risk analysis, prioritizing risk or leading vulnerability remediation efforts
A bachelor's degree in an information technologies or related field from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years of full-time experience in computer system administration, network administration, or operating systems programming in an open systems environment
Completion of 15 semester hours in information technologies from an accredited college, plus five (5) years of full-time experience in computer system administration, network administration, or operating systems programming in an open systems environment
Six (6) years of full-time experience in computer system administration, network administration, or operating systems programming in an open systems environment
Successful completion of two (2) years as a full-time UNIX, LINUX, Novell, or Windows Server Systems Administrator in a multi-platform environment
The ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure
Benefits
Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
Professional development opportunities
Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
Wellness Program and Activities
Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ
Work-Life Balance
Company
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality manages air, land, and water quality.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-11-04
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