Cybersecurity Technology Coordinator: Protect & Enable IT

Lexington-Richland School District Five; Irmo (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington-Richland School District Five seeks a Coordinator of Technology - Cybersecurity to lead information security efforts within the Office of Operations. The role focuses on protecting district IT systems and aligning them with security policy while educating staff.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in IT/CS/IS, 5 years of cybersecurity experience, and knowledge of major security frameworks. Certification in CEH/GSEC/CompTIA Security+/GCIH/CISSP/CISM is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, or a related field is required.
• Five years of experience in technology information security, policy development, and compliance.
• Five years of experience in security best practices within enterprise infrastructure, networking, operating systems, and cloud environments.
• May require a valid state driver's license.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
• One of the listed certifications is required (CEH, GIAC GSEC, CompTIA Security+, GIAC GCIH, CISSP, CISM).

Responsibilities

• Protect the District from cybersecurity threats and ensure effective integration of IT systems with security policy.
• Research trends and monitor suspicious activity to identify potential breaches.
• Report security breaches and educate employees on cybersecurity best practices.
• Develop and implement an information security vision, strategy, and program to protect District assets.

Skills

Security fundamentals

Policy development

Compliance

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/IS

Tools

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

CIS Controls

Job description

Position Title: Coordinator of Technology - Cybersecurity

Location: Office of Operations

Salary/Pay Scale/Days: Administrative Pay Scale / Grade 34 / 240 Days / 8 Hours

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, or a related field is required. Five years of experience in technology information security, policy development, and compliance. Five years of experience in security best practices and application within enterprise infrastructure, networking, operating systems, and cloud environments. May require a valid state driver's license. Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls). At least one of the following certifications is required; holding additional certifications listed is preferred: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC General Security Essentials (GSEC), CompTIA Security+, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). May require a valid state driver's license.

Description

This position is responsible for ensuring effective integration of information technology systems and services with the information technology program and information security policy. The Coordinator of Technology - Cybersecurity is primarily responsible for protecting the District from cybersecurity threats. This involves researching trends, reviewing suspicious activities, reporting security breaches, and educating employees on cybersecurity. The Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing an overall information security vision, strategy, and program to protect the District's assets.

External Applicants

Visit the District Five application site at: https://www.applitrack.com/lex5/onlineapp/default.aspx , complete an External Application and indicate the vacancy for which you are applying. If you have previously submitted an application, log on to your existing application and add the current vacancies of interest. A current resume and letter of interest must be attached to the application. Three (3) professional references no more than one-year old are required online. One (1) must be from your current or most recent supervisor.

Internal Applicants

Visit the District Five application site at: https://www.applitrack.com/lex5/onlineapp/default.aspx, submit an Internal Application and indicate the vacancy for which you are applying. If you have previously submitted an internal application, log on to your existing application and add the current vacancies of interest. A current resume and letter of interest must be attached to the application. Three (3) professional references no more than one-year old are required online. One (1) must be from your current or most recent supervisor.