Comptroller- Risk & Compliance Associate/ Analyst (00050994)
Organization: COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Lyndon B Johnson Building (304-00001) 111 E 17th Street Austin 78774
Job: Computer and Mathematical
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
State Job Code: 0319 0320
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 23 25
Salary (Pay Basis): 6,250.00 - 8,083.33 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Jul 7, 2025, 12:16:22 PM
Closing Date: Jul 21, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Description

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED AT

https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00050994
Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.
Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas’ accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.
Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Join the information Security Division as a Risk & Compliance Associate/ Analyst! This role performs journey- level information security and cybersecurity analysis work involving planning, implementing, and monitoring security measures for the protection of information systems and infrastructure.
Apply today and help the Comptroller’s office keep the Texas economy strong.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience:
• Cybersecurity Analyst I: One (1) year professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, risk management, compliance, audit, or related field.
• Cybersecurity Analyst II: Two (2) yeasr professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, risk management, compliance, audit, or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree major coursework in cybersecurity, information security, computer engineering, computer information systems, computer science, management information systems, business administration, or related field.
• Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks (NIST, HIPAA, PCI DSS, FERPA)
• Risk assessment and management experience
• Audit coordination and response experience
• Policy development and implementation experience

MAXIMIZE YOUR EARNINGS!

At the Comptroller’s office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering
If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATIONS. THE APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN THE NECESSARY INFORMATION IN THE WORK HISTORY FOR THE APPLICANT TO QUALIFY FOR THE POSITION.

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

Cybersecurity Analyst I/ Risk & Compliance Associate:

OTHER DUTIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  Cybersecurity Analyst II/ Risk & Compliance Analyst:

Risk & Security Assessment:

• Performs comprehensive agency risk and security assessments related to privacy and information security laws, regulations, standards, and other requirements (NIST, IRS Publication 1075, HIPAA, PCI DSS, contractual obligations, FERPA, etc.).
• Researches and applies knowledge of privacy and information security requirements to risk and security assessment processes across agency operations and technology systems.
• Develops plans to safeguard computer configuration and data files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
• Performs comprehensive technical risk assessments and reviews of complex systems, applications, and business processes to identify vulnerabilities and control gaps.
• Quantifies and communicates residual risk in business terms to management and stakeholders through formal written reports and presentations.
• Prepares, gathers, and maintains working papers to support evidence of risk and security controls for audit and compliance purposes.
• Reviews contracts, scope of work, and other documents for inclusion of appropriate security controls and provisions.