Working Title: Cloud Solutions Architect
Agency: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Location: 1609 Centre Creek Dr. Suite 100, Austin, TX 78754
Telework Policy: The worker will work remotely. 
Out of State Policy: Candidates must be within the State of Texas. Out of State candidates will not be considered.
Solicitation Reference Number: 529400740R
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).Level Description1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.Job DescriptionA network security analyst ensures that information systems and computer networks are secure. This includes protecting the company against hackers and cyber-attacks, as well as monitoring network traffic and server logs for activity that seems unusual. Additionally, these analysts are responsible for finding vulnerabilities in the computer networks and creating recommendations for how to minimize these vulnerabilities. The network security analyst investigates security breaches, develops strategies for any security issues that arise, and utilizes the help of firewalls and antivirus software to maintain security.The project is ongoing and requires the expertise of the ITSAC Contractor. Responsible for installation, administration and troubleshooting software and hardware issues for our security tools. They are also responsible for updating software with latest security patches. They also develop and update network security. Evaluate and review existing HHSC Cybersecurity tools and controls to determine gaps, provide recommendations, and implement risk reduction plans for the HHSC organization. Design, prepare, and present supporting documentation such as project plans, status reports, briefings and presentations, and internal / external stakeholder communication materials for the HHSC organization. Use research, interviews, meetings, and workshops to understand the HHSC organization’s strategic objectives, processes, issues, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Interacts extensively with HHSC internal or external stakeholders, including business partners and/or external HHSC parties to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems or security gaps. Interacts extensively with HHSC internal or external stakeholders, including business partners and/or external HHSC parties to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems or security gaps. Perform editing on HHSC documentation to include checks for format, clarity, and overall cohesiveness. Manage updates and revisions to technical literature for the HHSC organization. Provide HHSC progress reporting documents and briefing materials as required.II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years	Required/Preferred	Experience
3	Required	Evaluate and review existing HHSC Cybersecurity tools and controls to determine gaps, provide recommendations, and implement risk reduction plans for the HHSC organization.
3	Required	Design, prepare, and present supporting documentation such as project plans, status reports, briefings and presentations, and internal / external stakeholder communication materials for the HHSC organization.
3	Required	Use research, interviews, meetings, and workshops to understand the HHSC organization’s strategic objectives, processes, issues, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
3	Required	Interacts extensively with HHSC internal or external stakeholders, including business partners and/or external HHSC parties to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems or security gaps.
3	Required	Fulfill basic HHSC project management duties to ensure the successful completion of HHSC short-term engagements, to include creation of project charters, expectation / communications management, risk management, resource management for the HHSC organizati
3	Required	Perform editing on HHSC documentation to include checks for format, clarity, and overall cohesiveness. Manage updates and revisions to technical literature for the HHSC organization. Provide progress reporting documents and briefing materials as required
3	Required	Threat and vulnerability analysis. Investigating, documenting, and reporting on any information security (InfoSec) issues as well as emerging trends. Analysis and advising or response to previously unknown hardware and software vulnerabilities. Preparing
5	Preferred	Perform editing on HHSC documentation to include checks for format, clarity, and overall cohesiveness. Manage updates and revisions to technical literature for the HHSC organization. Provide progress reporting documents and briefing materials as required
5	Preferred	Design, prepare, and present supporting documentation such as project plans, status reports, briefings and presentations, and internal / external stakeholder communication materials for the HHSC organization.
5	Preferred	Use research, interviews, meetings, and workshops to understand the HHSC organization’s strategic objectives, processes, issues, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
5	Preferred	Fulfill basic HHSC project management duties to ensure the successful completion of HHSC short-term engagements, to include creation of project charters, expectation / communications management, risk management, resource management for the HHSC organizati
5	Preferred	Perform editing on HHSC documentation to include checks for format, clarity, and overall cohesiveness. Manage updates and revisions to technical literature for the HHSC organization. Provide progress reporting documents and briefing materials as required
5	Preferred	Interacts extensively with HHSC internal or external stakeholders, including business partners and/or external HHSC parties to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems or security gaps.

III. TERMS OF SERVICEServices are expected to start 02/01/2024 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2024. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 2080 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATIONServices shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W 51st Street, Austin, TX 78751. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.
The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission.