Cybersecurity-Focused Network Operations Technician

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is seeking an experienced IT security professional to safeguard our systems, networks, and information assets. You will manage security technologies, support secure remote access, and research security solutions while mentoring teammates.

The role emphasizes business continuity and disaster recovery and requires weekend/evening coverage as needed. On-site role based in Phoenix, AZ, with responsibilities spanning antivirus, email security, VPN support, and security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field.
• 3+ years of system or network administration experience.
• Minimum 1 year in a network engineering role.
• Strong understanding of core internet protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP).

Responsibilities

• Manages workstation antivirus software and servers.
• Manages and administers spam filtering on the email firewall.
• Manages and supports remote access for Cisco VPN issues.
• Researches and designs security-focused solutions with team input.
• Assists in developing and implementing a business continuity and disaster recovery plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security awareness

Analytical thinking

Problems solving

Communication skills

Team player

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

3+ years system or network administration

1+ year network engineering

Tools

Antivirus management

Email firewall/spam filtering

Cisco VPN remote access

Job description

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is seeking an experienced IT security professional to safeguard our systems, networks, and information assets. You will manage security technologies, support secure remote access, and research security solutions while mentoring teammates.

The role emphasizes business continuity and disaster recovery and requires weekend/evening coverage as needed. On-site role based in Phoenix, AZ, with responsibilities spanning antivirus, email security, VPN support, and security