Cybersecurity Analyst - Technology Services (Entry-Level)

Richmond Public Schools; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Public Schools Technology Services in Richmond, Virginia seeks a Cybersecurity Analyst to monitor security tools, assist with incident response, and promote safe technology practices across staff and students.

This entry-level role requires a Bachelor's degree in IT or cybersecurity and certifications preferred; you will work on safeguarding data and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field required.
• CompTIA ITF+, A+, Network+, or Security+ preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security tools and alerting software for suspicious activity.
• Review alerts and reports and elevate potential threats.
• Assist in responding to phishing attempts, malware infections, and unauthorized access.
• Document incidents and actions taken.
• Create and maintain cybersecurity policies and internal processes.
• Audit technology environment to ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.
• Serve as subject matter expert for cybersecurity in stakeholder meetings to provide division-wide guidance.

Skills

Threat hunting

Threat management

Vulnerability mgmt

Patch mgmt

SIEM

SOAR

MDR

XDR

Security auditing

Incident response

Networking basics

Cloud security

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM platforms

Vulnerability scanners

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

Richmond Public Schools Technology Services in Richmond, Virginia seeks a Cybersecurity Analyst to monitor security tools, assist with incident response, and promote safe technology practices across staff and students.

This entry-level role requires a Bachelor's degree in IT or cybersecurity and certifications preferred; you will work on safeguarding data and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with stakeholders.