Information Technology Security Specialist (Central Office)

Information Technology Security Specialist

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience with 3+ years or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.

• Preferred Advanced certifications.

• Preferred K12 networking and data systems.

• Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Job requires travel. Required to provide own vehicle and appropriate insurance and possess a valid driver’s license for travel between district locations.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Supervisor

Director of Technology

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Collaborate with and support colleagues in order to function as a unified department.

• Be respectful of all employees and the expertise they contribute to the organization.

• Build collegial, collaborative relationships with employees and students.

• Employ a solution-driven approach to addressing challenges.

• Participate in productive cycles of feedback and input.

• Hold each other accountable for professional activity.

• Communicate clearly, often, and well, including providing frequent updates on work in progress.

• Spend as much time as possible engaged in key activities associated with our mission.

• Create an environment that encourages innovation and creativity.

• Be timely with responses.

• Proficiency with any of the following: Anti-Virus, HIPS, ID/PS, Full Packet Capture, Host-Based Forensics, Network Forensics, and RSA Security.

• Understanding of mobile technology and OS (i.e. Android, iOS, Windows), Virtualization technology, and Linux and basic Linux commands.

• Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports, and protocols.

• Possess hands-on experience analyzing network data.

• Be able to:

• Work with system administration

• Work with Network security

• Problem-solve

• Network troubleshoot

• Firewall administration

• Use network protocols

• Work with routers, hubs, and switches

• Think like a hacker in order to stay one step ahead

• Possess strong oral and communication skills.

• Process improvement.

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Possess strong critical thinking, problem-solving, logic, and digital forensics skills.

• Work successfully in both individual and team settings.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with Technology Team members to share day-to-day operations and management duties.

• Protects information system assets by identifying and solving potential and actual security problems.

• Protects systems by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources. (Collaborates with technology team members to plan and implement cybersecurity best practices).

• Grants credentials to authorized users, monitors access-related activities, and checks for unregistered information changes.

• Recommends and implements security improvements by assessing the current situation, conducting a gap analysis, and leading remediation; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.

• Identifies and reports security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits.

• Recommends system upgrades and ensures security controls are implemented.

• Regularly communicates to stakeholders important cybersecurity information.

• Help lead employee training against phishing and other forms of cyberattack.

• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications.

• Adheres to federal, state, local, and board rules and regulations.

• Takes leave time in accordance with Board policy and reports all absences to the district’s absence management system in a timely manner.

• Reports to work on time and regularly as designated by work schedule

• Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment

The terms of employment shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s Policy Manual , Students First Act, and the Board’s Salary Schedule – Specialist .

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

SOURCE: Tuscaloosa City Schools, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

DATE: 06/7/2022