Cloud Security Specialist

Johnson County Community College•Overland Park, KS

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

IT Cloud Security Specialist supports JCCC’s mission by designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud security controls to protect JCCC’s environments. Responsibilities include monitoring security events, managing identity and access, conducting vulnerability assessments, supporting audits, and responding to incidents. The incumbent collaborates with campus teams to ensure secure cloud adoption and documents procedures to improve consistency and reduce risk.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of experience in information security, cloud security operations, or related technical security roles.
Experience administering or securing cloud platforms (AWS preferred), with familiarity across multiple cloud environments.
Working knowledge of security principles, identity and access management, incident response, network protocols, and secure configuration baselines.

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Security – Specialty
AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
CompTIA Security+
(ISC)² CC or CISSP
GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD) or GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)

Responsibilities

Participates in the planning and design of Enterprise Security architecture.
Implements, and maintains security controls and configurations for cloud environments to enhance JCCC’s cloud security posture.
Monitors cloud security events, analyzes logs, and supports incident response activities to identify, investigate, and resolve security threats.
Administers and evaluates identity and access management practices across cloud platforms to ensure secure, least privileged access.
Conducts vulnerability assessments and participates in security audits to maintain compliance with institutional governance and industry standards.
Collaborates with campus stakeholders and IS teams to support secure cloud adoption, aligning work with IS values of trust, accountability, and engagement.
Documents cloud security procedures and contributes to continuous improvement efforts that strengthen operational consistency and risk mitigation.
Other duties as assigned: Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management.

Benefits

Health insurance with some employer paid options.
Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
14 days of paid holidays
Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center