Primary Purpose:

The Cyber Security Analyst (CSA) is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of securing the district’s various information systems. Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure and Security, the CSA is tasked with providing technical expertise in all areas of network, system, and application security. The CSA works closely with the various teams in the Information Technology department to ensure that systems and networks are always designed, developed, deployed, and managed with an emphasis on strong, effective security and risk management controls. The CSA leads the district's vulnerability management program, manages the annual cybersecurity assessments and penetration tests, and research and reports on emerging threats, to help the district take pre-emptive risk mitigation steps. The CSA effectively correlates and analyzes security events within the context of Temple ISD's unique environment to proactively detect threats and mitigate attacks before they occur.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• A college degree or equivalent industry training and certifications.
• One or more of the following certifications: CEH, CISM, CompTIA Security , CISSP, GSEC or related.
• Three to five years of experience in a security analyst or related position (preferred).

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Technical knowledge of enterprise-class technologies such as firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points, VPNs, and desktop and server operating systems.
• Thorough understanding of Microsoft’s enterprise technology platform, including Azure, Active Directory, SQL, Office365, and the Windows server and desktop operating systems.
• Working experience with the following technology vendors and products: Microsoft, Cisco, Fortinet, Lenovo, Apple, Google.
• Strong writing skills, as well as the ability to articulate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff.
• Working experience with creating, implementing, and managing a threat hunting program within a corporate environment.
• Experience with managing and securing both on-premise and hosted systems and applications.
• Experience with application and database security.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and/or enforcing security and compliance frameworks such as NIST, Texas DIR and ISO.
• Be a proficient problem-solver that is able to work autonomously.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Proactively monitor the environment to detect and implement steps to mitigate cyber-attacks before they occur.
• Provides technical expertise regarding security-related concepts to operational teams within the Information Technology Department and the district.
• Review, investigate, and respond to real-time alerts within the environment.
• Review real-time and historical reports for security and/or compliance violations.
• Monitor online security-related resources for new and emerging cyber threats.
• Assesses new security technologies to determine potential value for the enterprise.
• Conducts vulnerability assessments of firm systems and networks.
• Manage systems owned by the Information Technology Department.
• Identify and recommend the acquisition of software and hardware to meet the needs of the district.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Implement federal and state laws and regulations, local board policy, and insurance regulations and ensure compliance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Assist in supervision of and provide technical expertise for field and network technicians. 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Hand tools and test instruments for electronic repairs and cable installations; standard office equipment including personal computers and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; regular kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motion; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching; may climb ladders

Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (up to 44 pounds); occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over)

Environment: Work is performed in an office environment; frequent on-call and after-hours work; occasional districtwide travel; may be required to be on-call 24 hours a day.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; emotional control under stress

Salary : $43,088 - $62,046