Tech 8 - Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Wichita Public School•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Senior Cybersecurity Specialist supports all areas of the cybersecurity ecosystem, maintaining knowledge of network security across cloud and on-premises infrastructure, application access, device protection, encryption, and secure internet communications. The role identifies vulnerabilities and risks in networks, software systems, and data centers through ongoing vulnerability scans and network monitoring, and helps ensure hardware and software are updated. It assists in developing and implementing data-access safeguards to protect information from internal and external users. The position requires keeping current with cybersecurity trends and understanding their application in an educational environment. The specialist leads incident response, mentors other specialists, serves as an escalation point, and helps maintain the safety and security of Wichita Public Schools students. The role supports secure network access, Microsoft Azure operations, endpoint protection, Cisco network infrastructure, web filtering, and traffic inspection. It investigates security incidents and unauthorized access, performs audits and eDiscovery tasks, documents processes, and teaches cybersecurity practices to employees. Occasional travel within and outside the district is required. The position may require use of SMART boards, iPads, and standard office equipment.

Requirements

High school education or GED equivalent.
At least five years of relevant security experience.
Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, the OSI model, defense-in-depth, and common security elements.
Hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data, and attack artifacts for incident investigations.
Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions.
Proficiency with antivirus, HIPS, ID/PS, full packet capture, host-based forensics, network forensics, and RSA Security.
In-depth knowledge of the architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform.
Strong leadership, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills; extensive knowledge of computer hardware, software, networking, and technology applications, including computer hardware maintenance and repair and familiarity with software packages.
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and work under time constraints to meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively as a team member and communicate verbally and in writing.
Professional manner, positive attitude, confidentiality, and ability to handle diverse situations with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and reliability, learn new skills, perform under pressure, and resolve outages affecting large numbers of users.
Availability for on-call support and after-hours outages; daily schedules may fluctuate to meet deadlines and service needs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and comply with privacy laws.
Ability to follow professional dress and appearance standards and Wichita Public Schools’ equipment-use guidelines.
Ability to provide responsive, professional customer service to internal and external customers.
Ability to work assigned scheduled hours and obtain prior approval for deviations from assigned hours.
Occasional in-district and out-of-district travel.
Ability to use SMART boards, iPads, and basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in IT and Information Systems or Computer Science.
Microsoft, ISC2, Security+, and CISSP certifications, with knowledge and experience at a large enterprise level.

Responsibilities

Lead incident response.
Mentor specialists and serve as an escalation point.
Maintain high levels of safety and security for Wichita Public Schools students.
Manage and support secure network access using MFA, identity, and access solutions.
Support secure development and operations within Microsoft Azure.
Manage and support antivirus, EDR, and next-generation endpoint security platforms.
Identify and resolve potential and actual security problems affecting information system assets.
Assess current security conditions, evaluate trends, and implement security improvements.
Conduct periodic audits to identify security violations and inefficiencies.
Protect systems by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources.
Identify abnormalities and report security violations.
Monitor network traffic for exploits across LAN, WLAN, WAN, and core systems.
Harden and protect server operating systems and maintain best practices.
Investigate access violations and data corruption or loss, and report findings to the supervisor for direction or resolution.
Monitor and audit the IT environment to identify illegal or unauthorized access.
Investigate and correct security-related problems to preserve information system integrity.
Perform eDiscovery tasks and provide reports to HR for investigative cases.
Understand IP-based networks and lead in-depth troubleshooting when necessary.
Document processes and teach cybersecurity best practices and skills to employees.
Monitor, secure, and support Cisco network equipment, including routing, switching, firewalling, and Wi-Fi technologies.
Support safe, secure, and highly available internet access using web filtering and traffic inspection technologies.
Perform software and hardware maintenance, upgrades, and periodic testing to ensure IT systems’ security, stability, and performance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the CIO and Network Supervisor.
Travel occasionally within and outside the district.