26-2282: Network Security Analyst I

Network Security Analyst I Job ID#: 26-2282 Clearance: N/A Location: Austin, TX- Hybrid Who We Are: Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets. What We Do: At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award‑winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award‑winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting‑edge transformative solutions. What You’ll Do: A Network Security Analyst I will patch and complete vulnerability remediation as they are essential to protect systems, reduce organizational risk, maintain compliance, and ensure reliable operations. This asset will provide vulnerability management and compliance to the TxDOT cloud environment. The Cloud Vulnerability Remediation Engineer is responsible for identifying, assessing, and remediating security vulnerabilities in cloud environments to reduce enterprise risk and maintain compliance with established security policies. This role focuses on vulnerability remediation activities across cloud infrastructure and platform services, coordinating patching, configuration changes, and compensating controls in alignment with approved vulnerability management and change management processes. The role works closely with Cloud Operations, Security, Application, and Risk teams to ensure vulnerabilities are remediated within required timelines and that cloud workloads remain secure, stable, and compliant. Key Responsibilities: Review and analyze vulnerability findings affecting cloud hosted resources identified through approved scanning and security tools. Assess vulnerability applicability and risk impact for cloud infrastructure, platform services, and supporting components. Plan and execute remediation actions, including patching, configuration changes, and security hardening, in accordance with established remediation timelines. Validate remediation results and confirm successful closure of assigned vulnerability tasks. Perform cloud‑based patching and update activities for supported workloads using approved processes. Implement cloud security configuration changes required to reduce exposure where vendor patches are unavailable. Create, update, and maintain remediation tasks and change records in the system of record to support audit and compliance requirements. Ensure remediation activities follow established change management, approval, and validation processes. Provide remediation status updates and evidence for security reporting, audits, and leadership reviews. Support remediation efforts that require temporary mitigations or compensating controls when permanent fixes are not immediately available. Partner with Security, Cloud Architecture, and Application teams to resolve complex or cross platform vulnerabilities. Identify recurring issues, remediation blockers, or process gaps and recommend improvements. Support enterprise efforts to reduce technical debt and improve cloud security posture over time. Minimum Qualifications (Required) Candidates must meet all minimum requirements to be considered competitive. 3+ years of professional IT experience with hands‑on exposure to cloud infrastructure , system administration , or vulnerability remediation 3+ years supporting cloud‑hosted systems in at least one enterprise cloud environment (Azure, AWS, or GCP) 3+ years understanding of vulnerability remediation concepts, including: Patching Configuration hardening Compensating controls 3+ years of experience working with IT service management (ITSM) and change management processes Strong analytical , documentation , and reporting skills Ability to follow defined security procedures , remediation workflows, and compliance guidelines Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across security, cloud, and operations teams Preferred Qualifications (Good to Have) 1+ year exposure to enterprise vulnerability management programs, remediation SLAs, and risk‑based prioritization 1+ year knowledge of cloud security posture management (CSPM) , security baselines, or risk reporting Relevant cloud or security certifications , such as: Azure Fundamentals / Azure Security AWS Cloud Practitioner / Security Specialty CompTIA Security+ Any cloud governance or security‑focused certification Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources. Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran‑status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas. #J-18808-Ljbffr Navitas Business Consulting