Cybersecurity Engineer - Instructional Support Facility

Cherry Creek Schools•Centennial, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity program within the Cherry Creek School District by analyzing and gathering data. Safeguard sensitive information, manage and respond to security incidents, and ensure compliance with national frameworks and cyber insurance requirements. Collaborate with Information Technology (IT) staff, educators, and administrators to create a secure computing environment that protects the District’s technology infrastructure, data, staff, students, and families.

Requirements

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
Associate's degree
Two (2) years of professional work experience
Proven experience in a cybersecurity program in an educational institution
Knowledge of regulatory compliance such as FERPA, COPPA, CIPA and other relevant state and federal statutes regarding cybersecurity, safety, and privacy
Knowledge of Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST), Cyber insurance requirements and their application in a K-12 setting
Knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity technologies involving cybersecurity including SIEMs, forensic tools, firewalls, and monitoring systems
Knowledge of authentication technology such as SSO, SAML, Windows, Google and LDAP systems
Experience with hardware and software lifecycle programs, standards, and processes
Experience with performing cybersecurity analysis and risk assessments of technology infrastructures
Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, critical observation, conflict resolution and communications skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the public sector
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
CISSP, CompTia Network+, or equivalent certification
Experience working in a K-12 school district or educational setting

Responsibilities

Participate in the investigation, analysis, resolution and documentation of cybersecurity incidents. Analyze patterns, determine root cause, and recommend remediation efforts.
Assist in the maintenance of security technologies, including firewalls, endpoint protection, vulnerability assessments, disaster recovery and business continuity. Perform updates and security patches implementation.
Maintain incident response plan, address and mitigate cybersecurity incidents. Assist with coordination efforts and documentation.
Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks, regulations, standards, cyber insurance and district standards. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Assist with cybersecurity awareness training programs for staff, students and stakeholders.
Assist in the maintenance of the district’s hardware and software lifecycle policies, standards, equipment and processes.
Assist with cybersecurity practices of third-party vendors providing services to the district. Establish and maintain security requirements for vendors.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.