Technical Auditor

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Auditor to join our team at the Texas Department of Public Safety. As a Technical Auditor, you will be responsible for conducting technical audits of statewide law enforcement agencies for compliance with the FBI CJIS Security Policy.

1. Conduct technical audits of statewide law enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with the FBI CJIS Security Policy.
2. Interview senior law enforcement and government IT officials at agencies with connectivity to State and Federal repositories.
3. Prepare Security Review packages for each agency prior to trips to ensure that pre-audit data and necessary forms and information are readily available during audit performance at the user agency site.
4. Interview personnel at user agencies and inspect computer and network equipment of each agency to ascertain compliance.
5. Prepare formal audit report of findings for each agency audited to identify compliance and deficiency factors and summarize results of each audit.
6. Participate in training agencies on the policies and operating procedures required for obtaining and maintaining access to criminal justice data and advise agency on the penalties for non-compliance.
7. Review the design of networks, system configuration, and physical security for compliance with the CJIS security policy.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Systems Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum of four (4) years' progressive work experience installing equipment and software packages providing technical support to computer network and personal computer operators.
• Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Leadership skills, including the ability to develop plans, policies, and procedures for efficient workflow and overall effectiveness.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers.
• Organizational and prioritization skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment.
• Presentation/communication skills, including the ability to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.
• Research and comprehension skills, including the ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information, and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
• Analytical reasoning/attention to detail, including the ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able to identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.
• Technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Confidentiality and protected information, including the ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations, and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.
• Safety, including the ability to work in a safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and comply with safety standards and best practices.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for technical auditing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.