Systems Security Analyst

Information Systems - 549 N. Stapley Drive

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Salary

$77,000.00

Performance Pay

Available annually

New Hire Experience

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum

New Hire Education

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar

D63-IS, 12 months

Hours

Full time

Fsla

Exempt

Benefits

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

Overview

To serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in cyber security, recommends system security industry practices and procedures, implements and oversees district’s cyber security, maintain and implement system security plans; monitor and carry out security measures to protect the district’s networks, systems (on and off-prem), and digital assets from unauthorized access; to serve as the lead for all security-related information, including incident response and disaster recovery plans.

Qualifications

Degree in computer science, Cyber Security, or three years of information security experience in a complex computer network environment
CISSP & CCNP Security certification preferred
Three years of experience in a lead or supervisory position preferred
In-depth knowledge of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
In-depth knowledge and experience of common industry network infrastructure, network hardware, and LAN/WAN technology, with emphasis on Cisco Systems and network security
In-depth knowledge and experience with compliance regulations (e.g. FERPA, HIPAA)
In-depth knowledge and familiarity of Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems
Have a foundational knowledge of cloud cyber risk for Google and Microsoft (O365) Cloud Platform
Knowledge and experience with various scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python)
Strong ability to research technical challenges and learn quickly to provide security guidance
Ability to perform complex technical tasks and meet continual need to upgrade skills
Ability to analyze an environment to make recommendations to best meet end-user and district needs
Ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines and maintain schedules
Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written); collaborate and work with district personnel and outside groups of varying technical skill

Duties And Responsibilities

Operational support for information security tool alerts, triaging, and maintenance
Execute on information security activities such as vulnerability management, application development security, business continuity, networking, risk management, etc.
Perform first level incidence response and computer forensics activities
Assess security controls and evaluate security posture of organizational internal controls
Evaluate third party relationships for compliance to organization security standards
Collaborate with IS department and Business colleagues to develop security programs as an SME
Research security trends, new methods, and techniques used in order to preemptively eliminate the possibility of system breach
Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on information security related projects and initiatives assigned
Maintain confidentiality on all sensitive security matters
Maintains and is SME for the Cyber Incident Response Plan, Disaster Recovery Plan, and Business Continuity Plan

Supervision

Chief Technology Officer

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.

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