Education Associate, Cybersecurity Manager

All candidates must apply at https://www.applitrack.com/joindelawareschools/onlineapp/

Description of Position:
The Education Associate, Cybersecurity Manager is responsible for leading the Department’s cybersecurity program, ensuring the security, integrity, and availability of technology assets and data. This role includes fulfilling the Information Security Officer (ISO) responsibilities, overseeing the Department’s security posture, maintaining and implementing the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), and Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan (CIRP). Additionally, the position manages the Department’s database, networking, and security operations, driving compliance with state and federal security standards.

Major Responsibilities:
Cybersecurity Management

· Serve as the Department’s Information Security Officer (ISO) and primary point of contact for all cybersecurity matters.

· Develop, implement, and maintain the Department’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan (CIRP), including forming and facilitating a response team.

· Oversee vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and system audits to identify risks and recommend improvements.

COOP and DRP Management

· Lead the development and ongoing updates of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).

· Ensure comprehensive testing and refinement of COOP and DRP strategies to guarantee swift and effective recovery in the event of disruption.

Security, Database, and Networking Operations

· Manage security operations to safeguard the Department’s technology infrastructure and sensitive data.

· Oversee database administration and networking engineering to ensure alignment with cybersecurity policies and operational requirements.

· Collaborate with state and federal agencies to ensure compliance with data protection regulations and evolving cybersecurity threats.

Policy Development and Compliance

· Develop, enforce, and monitor security policies and standards to comply with state, federal, and industry-specific regulations.

· Conduct training and awareness programs for staff on best practices in data protection and cybersecurity.

Collaboration and Innovation

· Provide technical guidance and support to Department staff, Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), and other stakeholders.

· Stay current on emerging cybersecurity trends and technologies to inform strategic decision-making.

General Duties

· Provide effective leadership and management to staff and contractors in the cybersecurity and technology operations teams.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

· A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing a diverse group of professional, technical and support staff, with a strong customer service focus.

· A minimum of 3 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response planning, vulnerability and risk management.

· Experience managing COOP, DRP, and CIRP processes.

· Experience in creating and reviewing network diagrams.

· Experience in submitting firewall and proxy requests.

· Demonstrated expertise in network security, database administration, and system auditing.

· Demonstrated expertise in managing multiple large-scale technology and data projects while ensuring goals, expectations, and priorities are met.

· Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to lead change or improvements in technology.

· Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Operating System and Office Products.

Skills:

· Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Must be proficient in performing responsibilities with minimal supervision.

· Must be skilled in setting priorities, working under pressure, and working in collaboration with others.

· Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).

· Proficient in configuring and managing firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM tools, and encryption protocols.

· Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

· Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.

· Must understand the Department’s organizational aims and objectives.

· Must be experienced in exercising discretion and confidentiality in all professional duties.

· Project management skills resulting in executable project plans with reasonable goals and time frames.

· Ability to disseminate information on both a technical and general operational level.

Salary:
Salary will be computed in accordance with the education, experience, and training of the individual selected and in accordance with salary schedules for employees of the Department of Education. Direct deposit of payroll checks is a condition of state employment, and employees are paid on a lag pay schedule with the first payment made after approximately one month of employment.

Notes:
A criminal background check is required. The successful candidate must demonstrate during the interview process an understanding of diversity, educational equity and multicultural education. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. The selected candidate should expect to perform any other related activities needed to deliver the position’s key duties and responsibilities and follow any other instructions as defined by his/her supervisor.

The Delaware Department of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment practices or educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran’s status or any other legally protected category. Inquiries should be directed to the Human Resource Office, 401 Federal Street, Suite 2, Dover, DE 19901. Phone: 302-735-4030.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000