What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Generalist position at Chester County Intermediate Unit?
- 1 years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or IT security operations required
- Experience in monitoring security threats and responding to incidents required
- Experience working in a K-12 educational IT environment required
- High school diploma or higher required
- Certifications such as CompTIA Security , CISSP, CEH, ZDTA, or equivalent preferred, but not required.
- Familiarity with security solutions such as Zscaler, firewalls, and endpoint protection.
- Understanding of networking protocols, cloud security, and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS).
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze and resolve technical security issues.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Understanding of network protocols and infrastructure.
- Understanding of compliance requirements related to educational data security.
- Assist in onboarding and integrating new school districts into cybersecurity managed services.
- Configure and maintain security settings, policies, and protocols within the application platform and other security tools.
- Support the deployment and management of cloud-based security solutions.
- Continuously monitor security logs and alerts for potential cyber threats or vulnerabilities.
- Investigate, analyze, and respond to security incidents, coordinating with internal teams and external partners as needed.
- Develop and implement proactive measures to enhance threat detection and mitigation.
- Provide technical support and guidance to educational institutions using cybersecurity managed services.
- Work closely with other technical engineers to ensure high availability and optimal performance of cybersecurity solutions.
- Collaborate with IT teams from various school districts to strengthen security postures and improve cybersecurity awareness.
- Assist in maintaining security documentation, procedures, and best practices.
- Conduct regular security assessments to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to educational cybersecurity.
- Provide cybersecurity consultation and support to CCIU.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Excellent medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee
- If medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage is not needed, up to $11,279 in opt-out payments available
- 1.5% of annual salary flexible benefit cash payment
- Life insurance in amount of 2.5x annual salary paid by CCIU
- Long-term disability insurance effective 31st day of illness/injury
- Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System
- Worker's Compensentation
- Tuition reimbursement - 100% of 15 credits per year
- and more!
- 2024-2025 Project Benefit Summary.pdf
JobID: 3697
Position Type:
Technology
Technology
Date Posted:
3/6/2025
3/6/2025
Location:
ESC
ESC
Closing Date:
03/20/2025
At the current time, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has a Cybersecurity Generalist vacancy within our Innovative Educational Services (IES) division. The "home base" for this position would be Downingtown, PA, but there could be potential for this to be a hybrid/remote position after an onboarding period.
03/20/2025
The CCIU provides services to the 12 school districts in Chester County. This includes services to nearly 86,000 public and non-public school students and over 6,000 educators. The Chester County Intermediate Unit is one of 29 regional educational agencies established by law in Pennsylvania in 1971. Working between the Pennsylvania State Department of Education and the local school districts, the Intermediate Unit's mission is to provide services that can be offered most economically at the regional level.
Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!We strive to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.
If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don’t wait – apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!
Quick Facts:
Location: TBD - based out of our Downingtown, PA campus
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Anticipated start date: Conclusion of hiring process
Work Hours: 8 hours a day including a half hour unpaid lunch break
Exempt Status: Non-exempt position
Salaried or Hourly: Salaried
Summary of Position:Location: TBD - based out of our Downingtown, PA campus
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Anticipated start date: Conclusion of hiring process
Work Hours: 8 hours a day including a half hour unpaid lunch break
Exempt Status: Non-exempt position
Salaried or Hourly: Salaried
This role will play a key part in ensuring the security, integrity, and efficiency of cybersecurity services provided to educational institutions across Pennsylvania. The Cybersecurity Generalist is part of a collaborative technical team to implement, monitor, and maintain security solutions that protect school districts from cyber threats.
Candidates should have strong problem solving and diagnostic skills, be a self-starter, be highly motivated, and have demonstrated proficiency and experience in the skills mentioned below. All applicants must have the ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
Qualifications:
1. Education and Experience
Essential Job Skills:
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Salary for 2024 - 2025 School Year:
Project Staff, Level 12
$51,398 - $64,247 annually, based upon years of experience in a similar role
Project Staff Benefits:
Equal Opportunity Employer
Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.
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Salary : $51,398 - $64,247
