Cybersecurity Engineer - Enterprise Security Defense

TrulyHired; Dallas (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cybersecurity Engineer role is part of the Technology Division at Paulding County School District, reporting to the Director of Enterprise Systems. It is an Exempt, full-time position based in an office environment, with a 240-day schedule, focused on protecting district information and systems in collaboration with educators, staff, and administration.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in computer science with a cybersecurity focus, five+ years in cybersecurity and network

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS with cybersecurity focus or equivalent work experience and certs
• Minimum five years of cybersecurity, network and information systems engineering experience
• Certifications: Network+, Security+, CEH, GIAC, CISSP, CCNA or equivalent
• Preferred experience administering K-12 enterprise applications and technologies

Responsibilities

• Executes and improves core security functions across the district’s technology division
• Reviews security incidents and provides Tier 1-3 escalation support
• Researches and applies federal, state, and industry requirements and tools
• Coordinates cybersecurity protocols across the Technology Division including training and support
• Maintains security for Microsoft 365, MFA, password policies, and Intune
• Implements SSL certificates and firewall configurations
• Documents unique security solutions and configurations
• Keeps abreast of evolving cybersecurity trends and best practices

Skills

Five years cybersecurity experience

Network engineering

Information security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with cybersecurity focus

Tools

CISSP

CCNA

CEH

GIAC Security Essentials

Network+

Security+

Job description

The Cybersecurity Engineer role is part of the Technology Division at Paulding County School District, reporting to the Director of Enterprise Systems. It is an Exempt, full-time position based in an office environment, with a 240-day schedule, focused on protecting district information and systems in collaboration with educators, staff, and administration.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in computer science with a cybersecurity focus, five+ years in cybersecurity and network