NEW JOB OPENING
NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST- CLOUD VULNERABILITY REMEDIATION
IN AUSTIN, TX, USA!

 

Date Posted: 06/16/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 502911
Industry: Government
Job Title: Network Security Analyst- Cloud Vulnerability Remediation
Job Location: Austin, TX, USA, 78744
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: 4 days on-site,1 day remote
Shift: M-F, 8-5
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 60.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 68.50
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Analytical Skills, AWS, Azure, Cloud, GCP, Network Security, Risk Analysis, State Agency experience, Verbal Communication, Vulnerability, Written Communication
Nice To Have Skills/Attributes: CCSP
Experience Desired: Hands-on exposure to cloud infrastructure, system administration, or vulnerability remediation (3 yrs); Cloud-hosted systems in at least one enterprise cloud environment (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) (3 yrs); Vulnerability remediation concepts, patching, configuration hardening, and compensating controls (3 yrs); Familiar with IT Service Management (ITSM) and change management processes (3 yrs); Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills (3 yrs); Ability to follow established security procedures and remediation workflows (3 yrs); Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills (3 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Certifications/Licenses: CompTIA Security+, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
***Candidate must be located in the Austin, TX area***

Required Education:
• Associate Degree

Preferred Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred certifications:
• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud security certifications


Minimum Requirements:
• 3 years (Required) – Professional IT experience with hands-on exposure to cloud infrastructure, system administration, or vulnerability remediation
• 3 years (Required) – Experience supporting cloud-hosted systems in at least one enterprise cloud environment (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP)
• 3 years (Required) – Understanding of vulnerability remediation concepts, including patching, configuration hardening, and compensating controls
• 3 years (Required) – Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) and change management processes
• 3 years (Required) – Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
• 3 years (Required) – Ability to follow established security procedures and remediation workflows
• 3 years (Required) – Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications
• 1 year (Preferred) – Experience with enterprise vulnerability management programs, remediation SLAs, and tracking tools
• 1 year (Preferred) – Knowledge of cloud security posture management (CSPM), security baselines, or risk reporting frameworks

Job Summary:
• The Network Security Analyst I (Cloud Vulnerability Remediation) is responsible for protecting enterprise cloud environments by identifying, assessing, and remediating security vulnerabilities
• This role supports the TxDOT cloud environment by executing vulnerability management and compliance activities to reduce organizational risk and ensure operational stability
• The position focuses on patching, configuration hardening, and implementing compensating controls across cloud infrastructure and platform services
• Works cross-functionally with Cloud Operations, Security, Application, and Risk teams to ensure timely and effective remediation aligned with enterprise security policies and compliance requirements

Job Responsibilities:
• Review and analyze vulnerability findings from approved security scanning tools affecting cloud-hosted resources
• Assess vulnerability applicability, exploitability, and risk impact across cloud infrastructure and platforms
• Plan, coordinate, and execute remediation actions, including:
O System patching
O Configuration changes
O Security hardening
• Perform cloud-based patching and updates using approved processes
• Implement alternative mitigation strategies when vendor patches are unavailable
• Validate remediation efforts and confirm closure of vulnerabilities
• Maintain accurate remediation records, tickets, and change documentation for audit compliance
• Ensure all activities comply with established change management and approval processes
• Provide remediation status updates, reporting metrics, and audit evidence
O Support temporary mitigations or compensating controls when permanent solutions are delayed
O Collaborate with Security, Cloud Architecture, and Application teams on complex vulnerabilities
O Identify recurring issues, blockers, and recommend process improvements
O Contribute to reducing technical debt and strengthening overall cloud security posture


  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

 

Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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