Texas Health and Human Services · 10 hours ago
Junior-Level SOC / Cloud Security Engineer
Austin, TX
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$5,797.66/mo - $9,500/mo
3+ years expTexas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The Junior-Level SOC / Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats across enterprise and cloud environments, supporting the protection of agency systems and sensitive data.
Health Care
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Monitor security alerts and events within the SOC and perform initial triage and investigation
Analyze logs from SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) to identify suspicious activity
Escalate complex or high-risk incidents to senior analysts as appropriate
Assist in containment and remediation activities following established playbooks
Document incidents, findings, and response actions in accordance with agency procedures
Participate in threat hunting initiatives under senior guidance
Support vulnerability scanning activities using enterprise tools such as Qualys
Review scan results and work with system owners to track remediation efforts
Assist in validating patch deployments and closure of identified vulnerabilities
Help identify recurring security weaknesses and recommend practical improvements
Contribute to operational reports and risk metrics
Assist in monitoring AWS and Azure environments for security risks and misconfigurations
Investigate cloud-related alerts including identity anomalies, exposed services, and configuration drift
Support implementation and tuning of cloud security tools such as CSPM and identity monitoring solutions
Partner with cloud and DevOps teams to promote secure configuration practices
Participate in security reviews of cloud deployments
Assist with onboarding log sources to improve monitoring coverage
Support alert tuning efforts to reduce false positives
Help maintain automated workflows and response playbooks
Contribute to threat intelligence integration and enrichment activities
Provide operational support for SOC technologies
Assist with audit requests, evidence collection, and control validation activities
Maintain accurate documentation for investigations and operational procedures
Ensure daily activities align with agency security policies and standards
Includes participation in cybersecurity incidents, disaster response, and Continuity of Operations (COOP) activities as required
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 1–2 years in a SOC, cloud security, or security operations role
Experience working with SIEM platforms and security monitoring tools
Experience supporting cloud security environments (AWS, Azure, or similar)
Working knowledge of SOC operations, incident response processes, and threat detection concepts
Solid knowledge of incident response practices in enterprise settings
Knowledge of vulnerability scanning or remediation processes
Solid knowledge of vulnerability management practices and remediation workflows
Foundational knowledge of AWS and Azure security capabilities
Knowledge of attacker tactics and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to clearly document technical findings
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced operational environment
Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure systems by preventing unauthorized access and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to national security and foreign ownership restrictions
Preferred
Preferred certifications include one or more of the following: CompTIA Security+, SC-200 (Microsoft Security Operations Analyst), GIAC GSEC or GCIH, AWS Cloud Practitioner or Security Specialty, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Sentinel, or similar tools is preferred
Basic scripting or automation skills (PowerShell, Python, or similar) are a plus
Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement
Company
Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Health and Human Services is an agency that focuses on improving health, safety and well-being.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dr. Napoleon Broughton
Chief Executive Officer: Life Enhancement Solutions
John F. Palermo
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