Education Cybersecurity Specialist

Region16; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 16 Education Service Center seeks an Information Security support professional to assist LEAs with cyber services, manage security configurations, and help implement policies and procedures across enterprise systems.

Role requires strong communication, technical writing and hands-on security experience in a K-12 context. Travel may be required; on-site responsibilities at Region 16 ESC. You will collaborate with the Security Team to maintain secure networks and data.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience required.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification or equivalent experience required.
• CompTIA PenTest+ Certification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Industry-recognized network certification preferred (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CCNA)
• Industry-recognized operating system certification preferred (e.g., Microsoft, Linux, or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Assists the Information Security Team and/or contracted LEAs with services offered through Region 16 ESC’s Cybersecurity Services contract.
• Assists the Information Security Team and/or contracted LEAs in solving security-related problems and/or making recommendations for improvements.
• Assists the Coordinator of Information Security and/or contracted LEAs in planning and managing annual cybersecurity awareness training and reporting as required by House Bill 3834.
• Serves as a technical resource in hardware/software security and in deployment, configuration, and management of firewalls.
• Assists in planning and conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and mitigation planning as required by Senate Bill 820.
• Assists in planning and conducting internal and external vulnerability scans and providing remediation.
• Administers and oversees the security, operation, and management of the region16.net Office 365 tenant and Exchange email system.
• Works closely with clients to develop and implement patching, update, and upgrade procedures.
• Assists in applying security updates and patches to servers and equipment.
• Oversees EDR contract deployment for LEAs.
• Assists in creating and adopting enterprise security documents and practices.
• Evaluates enterprise resources and solutions.
• Implements information security practices and procedures.
• Collaborates with technical staff on enterprise tech development to secure systems.
• Maintains confidentiality with clients.
• Keeps current on information security technologies and regulatory environments.
• Maintains availability for 7 days a week and 24 hours support as needed.
• Performs duties that impact student performance and ESC goals.
• Maintains confidentiality and supports ESC mission and safety policies.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

Networking basics

Documentation

Office 365

G-Suite

K-12 experience

Learning mindset

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA PenTest+

Industry CCNA/ Network+

Industry OS certification (Microsoft/Linux)

Tools

Office 365

G-Suite for Education

Job description

Region 16 Education Service Center seeks an Information Security support professional to assist LEAs with cyber services, manage security configurations, and help implement policies and procedures across enterprise systems.

Role requires strong communication, technical writing and hands-on security experience in a K-12 context. Travel may be required; on-site responsibilities at Region 16 ESC. You will collaborate with the Security Team to maintain secure networks and data.