The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is hiring a senior digital forensics analyst to support statewide cybersecurity incident response and digital investigation efforts.
The analyst will work within DIR’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Team, helping lead digital forensics, incident detection and threat analysis across public-sector entities in Texas. Responsibilities include examining compromised systems, analyzing cyber threats and supporting proactive hunting efforts across state and local government networks.
The position is based in Austin and reports to DIR’s Office of the Chief Information Security Officer, led by Tony Sauerhoff. Applicants must have five years of IT experience, including cybersecurity or IT project management work, and a degree in a related field from a four-year institution. Professional certifications such as CISSP, GCFE or GCIH are preferred.
The monthly salary range is $8,750 to $9,167. The deadline to apply is June 17.
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DIR Seeks Senior Digital Forensics Analyst
The position is based in Austin and reports to DIR’s Office of the Chief Information Security Officer.
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