Network Security Analyst

Austin, TX, United States

Solicitation Reference Number

23R0003620Edit Solicitation Reference Number

Customer Name - Texas Department of Public Safety

Category- Security

Customer Entity Name - Public Safety, Texas Department of

Title - Network Security Analyst

Deadline Date - 11/9/2022

Level - Network Security Analyst 1

Posted Date - 10/31/2022

Estimated Hours - 1,010

SSR Status - Posted

Number of Positions - 1

Status - New

# of Resumes Allowed - 1

Candidates Submitted

Full/Part Time - Full Time

Solicitation Reference Number: 23R0003620 Working Title: Network Security Analyst Title/Level: Network Security Analyst 1 Category: Security Full Time

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Department of Public Safety requires the services of 1 Network Security Analyst 1 , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Network Security Analyst 1, Security and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Department of Public Safety .

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire " and are the property of the Texas Department of Public Safety 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 Department of Public Safety will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

The Department of Information Resources (DIR) requires the services of a Systems Analyst hereafter referred to as Worker, who meets the general qualification of systems analyst and the specifications outlined in this document for Texas Department of Public Safety.

1. Perform cybersecurity incident detection, analysis, and prevention; forensic analysis of information systems and portable devices and forensic recovery of data using assessment tools.

2. Monitor and analyze cybersecurity alerts from cybersecurity tools, network devices, and information systems; and monitors network traffic and flow for analysis.

3. Monitor and maintain cybersecurity infrastructure and/or policies and procedures to protect information systems from unauthorized use.

4. Monitor and maintain systems and procedures to protect data systems and databases from unauthorized use or access.

5. Research and analyze cybersecurity threat indicators and their behaviors, and recommend threat mitigation strategies.

6. Monitor and analyzes cybersecurity alerts from cybersecurity tools, network devices, and information systems.

7. Evaluate network and system security configuration for best practices.

8. Assist in recommending plans to safeguard computer configurations and data files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.

9. Assist in planning and deploying manual and/or automated security capabilities.

10. Assist in developing information technology disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

11. Research, evaluate, and recommend systems and procedures for the prevention, detection, containment, and correction of data security breaches.

12. Assist the agency in encrypting data transmissions and erecting firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to eliminate tainted digital transfers.

13. Advise management and users regarding security procedures.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 2 Required Experience in systems analysis and design work. 2 Required Ability to analyze systems and procedures, to write and revise standards and procedures, and to communicate effectively 2 Required Skill in solving problems; scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing programs; and troubleshooting computer systems 2 Required Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, the techniques used in the design of non-automated systems, information technology equipment 2 Required applicable programming languages, computer hardware and software, computer operating systems, writing program code, and automated mapping. 1 Required Experience preparing charts, diagrams, tables, and flowcharts to assist in problem analysis and submitting recommendations for solution. 3 Preferred Experience working in an IT technical operations or development environment with the creation and management of highly detailed actions, tasks, and schedules 2 Preferred Experience supporting, planning and implementing contingency plans, recovery guides or disaster recovery documentation for information technology systems.

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 12/01/2022 and are expected to complete by 05/31/2023 . Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1010 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Department of Public Safety . 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 5805 N LAMAR BLVD, AUSTIN TX 78752 . Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Department of Public Safety 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 Department of Public Safety .

V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Work hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Monday - Friday in Austin, TX - 5805 N LAMAR BLVD, AUSTIN TX 78752

Some remote work is allowed upon review of workload and job duties. Texas residency is required.

VI. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DPS Terms and Conditions

1010 hours or end of FY 2023 funding.

VII. RIGHT TO AMEND OR WITHDRAW SOLICITATION

DIR reserves the right to alter, amend or modify any provisions of this solicitation, or to withdraw this solicitation, at any time prior to the award of a Work Order pursuant hereto, if it is determined by DIR to be in the best interest of the State to do so.

VIII. RESPONSE DEADLINE

Vendor shall respond via the ITSAC Portal with proposed candidate resumes and the response must be received by 11/09/2022 @ 5:00 PM (CT) .

IX. EVALUATION OF RESPONSES Response must be submitted into the ITSAC Portal by the response deadline listed in Section VIII of this solicitation. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of the response.

Vendor hereby represents to DIR they are registered as a Texas Vendor, with all necessary Texas taxpayer identification numbers with the Comptroller of Public Accounts and be in good standing with that office, and otherwise be authorized to do business with the State of Texas.

Form D (Right to Represent) - a Candidate whose name and Form D is submitted by more than one vendor for the same opportunity may be considered by the Customer. The Customer, at its discretion, may hire a Candidate submitted by multiple Vendors.

Vendors may not submit resumes outside of the process for solicitations. (Appendix A, Section 11. C).

Vendor is prohibited from contacting a Customer to discuss an "open" competitive solicitation during the Work Order Solicitation; however, Vendor is allowed to market their business to Customers. (Appendix A, Section 13. 3)

Vendor is prohibited from submitting a substitute candidate during the interview process if the original candidate is no longer available. Vendor may offer a replacement candidate, if the Purchase Order (PO) has been issued and the original candidate is no longer available. (Appendix A, Section 11. E).

The Vendor and/or its subcontractors, if any, shall certify that they are not suspended or debarred from doing business with the federal government as listed in the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) maintained by the General Services Administration, and (x) as of the effective date of the Contract, are not listed in the prohibited vendors list authorized by Executive Order #13224, "Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism, " published by the United States Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control. DIR will verify EPLS status via the TPASS web site . Vendors listed on the prohibited vendors list will result in disqualification of the entire response.

A. Candidate resumes and references from the responses shall be made available for download in the ITSAC portal to the Customer. The determination of candidates to be interviewed and the final award shall be made by the Customer. For Texas State Agency customers, WorkQuest resumes must be reviewed and a determination made to either select the WorkQuest candidate or reject the WorkQuest candidate and report this decision on the Agency's State Use Report per Texas State Use Act, Chapter 122, Texas Human Resources Code.

X. RESPONSE FORMAT

The Vendor response shall follow the format described below. Submit only the following: Candidate Reference Form, submit copy for each Candidate.

Candidate Qualifications - Vendor must complete and merge with resume.

Candidate Acknowledgement Form, Vendor must obtain signature from Candidate and merge with resume.

Candidate Resume - submit copy for each Candidate.

Vendor may submit no more than 1 candidate resume(s) for this job.

Candidate Reference Form, Candidate Qualification Form, Candidate Acknowledgement Form, and Candidate Resume to be merged into one (1) document and uploaded into the ITSAC Portal in PDF Format. Order of merge is to be: Candidate Qualification Form, Candidate Resume, Candidate Reference Form and Candidate Acknowledgement Form.

XI. INSTRUCTIONS FOR VENDOR RESPONSE

Follow these instructions carefully: Log into the portal and complete the following for each Candidate. Candidate Name

Hourly Rate: Rates shall not exceed the Not-to-Exceed rates contained in Vendor's contract with DIR for the noted position(s). In the event that the Vendor submits an hourly bill rate that exceeds the NTE bill rate in the contract, the candidate will be submitted to the Customer with an hourly bill rate that is reduced to the NTE hourly bill rate in the contract. (Appendix A, Section 12. A.). If the Customer submits a Solicitation that does not require an NTE rate, then the rate will be negotiated between the Customer and Vendor prior to Award.

Date of Candidate availability

If sub-contracted provide company name, sub-contract percentage and company HUB type.

Vendors certified as Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) by the State Procurement Division (SPD) shall include HUB Ethnicity & Gender Codes as defined by the SPD. Insert HUB Ethnicity/Gender code assigned to the Vendor by the SPD. If vendor is not a HUB insert N/A. Vendor shall use the HUB Ethnicity & Gender Codes assigned to the Vendor by the SPD. DIR shall verify Vendor's HUB Ethnicity & Gender Codes status via the SPD web site .

Upload resume packet for each Candidate (Instructions in Section X)

Name the resume packet (PDF) document(s) following the guidelines below: Solicitation Number, Vendor Name and Candidate Name. i.e.: 52905008_VendorName_CandidateName.pdf

Order of merged PDF is to be: Candidate Qualification Form

Candidate Resume

Candidate Reference Form

Candidate Acknowledgement Form.

XII. SOLICITATION CONTACT

For questions or comments regarding the solicitation, contact [email protected] .

For contract related questions, refer to the Contract Manager listed on the DIR Web Site .