Specialist, Cybersecurity
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Job Location:
McAllen, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Cybersecurity Specialist eliminates obstacles that prevent students teachers school leaders and departmental staff from focusing on instruction and the work that supports instruction every day. The Cybersecurity Specialist accomplishes this by planning implementing and monitoring security measures for information systems and infrastructure to regulate access to configuration and data files and to prevent unauthorized use modification destruction or disclosure of information. Specifically the Cybersecurity Specialist achieves security excellence with emphasis in the following areas: data privacy and compliance security breach mitigation business continuity trusted learning environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors Degree in Information Systems Computer Science or related field required
Technology certifications preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems required
Knowledge of operational support of networks operating systems Internet technologies databases and security applications required
Knowledge of information security practices procedures and regulations required
Skilled in the use of applicable security software preferred
Skilled in configuring deploying and monitoring security applications and infrastructure preferred
Ability to resolve complex security issues in diverse and decentralized environments required
Ability to learn new information and security technologies required
Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) required
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in technology required
Experience with developing security processes and solutions required
Experience with leading technology projects required
Experience with endpoint security solutions threat management and processes required
Experience with basic network troubleshooting and wireless setup preferred
Experience with Windows (desktop all versions) Mac OSX (all versions) Network printers (all makes and models) Scanners (all makes and models) Mobile devices and their OSs preferred
Working Days:226
Daily Rate pay range:
Minimum: $242.30
Maximum: $338.06
Note:Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each persons job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform risk assessments and reviews of account permissions system data access needs security violations and programming changes.
- Support the implementation of system security plans with department personnel and outside vendors.
- Develop plans to safeguard system configuration and data files against accidental or unauthorized modification destruction or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Modify and monitor system configuration and data files to incorporate new software and virus protection systems correct errors or change individual access status.
- Implement continuous automated security compliance capabilities.
- Monitor and maintain systems and procedures to protect data systems and databases from unauthorized access.
- Perform technical risk assessments and reviews of new and existing applications and systems including data center physical security and environment.
- Regulate access to system configuration and data files and prevents unauthorized modification destruction or disclosure of information.
- Research systems and procedures for the prevention detection containment and correction of data security breaches.
- Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve application server and network efficiency.
- Assist in designing and deploying security applications and infrastructure program activities.
- Assist in developing information technology disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Assist in encrypting data transmissions and defining firewall configuration to protect confidential information in transit.
- Contribute to creating a cooperative collaborative high-performing and solutions-oriented department.
- Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
- Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer workstations laser printers ink printers Multifunction devices communications equipment network devices test equipment network tools sheet scanners software scanner and other related devices/equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively; maintain emotional control under stress; ability to handle several projects at the same time with frequent interruptions; interpret policy procedures and data; coordinate district computer functions
Working Days:226
Daily Rate pay range:
Minimum: $221.28
Maximum: $308.73
Note:Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each persons job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.
Required Experience:
IC
