Cyber Defense Analyst — Threat Intel & IR

Fort Worth ISD; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to analyze, maintain, and repair district security infrastructure, oversee incident response, and advise on secure configurations.

The role includes monitoring threat intel, configuring Azure and Office 365 security, leading forensics with Legal Services, and collaborating with Information Security team to strengthen the district's IP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; experience in information security preferred.
• 3-7 years' experience in information security or IT roles.
• Knowledge of data-centric security and incident response methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor threat intelligence sources to guide detection.
• Configure and maintain security tools and settings (SIEM, EDR, Azure).
• Develop incident playbooks and response plans.
• Liaise with Legal Services for forensics and investigations.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Security architecture

Communication skills

Security policy

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Security Certification preferred

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Azure Security Center

Office 365 Security

Job description

Fort Worth ISD is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to analyze, maintain, and repair district security infrastructure, oversee incident response, and advise on secure configurations.

The role includes monitoring threat intel, configuring Azure and Office 365 security, leading forensics with Legal Services, and collaborating with Information Security team to strengthen the district's IP.