Information Security Engineer: Shield & Detect

Seattle Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a cybersecurity professional to help plan and carry out the district's information security strategy, improving protection for systems and data against cyber threats. You will assist with tickets, monitor alerts, conduct forensic reviews, manage patching, and develop robust standards and playbooks.

The role emphasizes defense-in-depth, collaboration with teams, and staying current with threats by reading industry news and blogs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 2 years of information security experience.
• Washington State Driver's License or equivalent mobility.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GSEC, CEH or Security+ are desirable.
• Experience with forensic tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cybersecurity tickets and requests submitted through the ticketing system.
• Monitor, tune, and respond to alerts triggered by security systems.
• Assist in performing forensic reviews using Microsoft/Office 365 tools and log aggregators.
• Monitor, review patching activities, and perform vulnerability scans.
• Develop standards, procedures, and playbooks for cybersecurity workflows.

Skills

Security controls

Security systems

Policy development

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Experience substitutable

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Job description

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a cybersecurity professional to help plan and carry out the district's information security strategy, improving protection for systems and data against cyber threats. You will assist with tickets, monitor alerts, conduct forensic reviews, manage patching, and develop robust standards and playbooks.

The role emphasizes defense-in-depth, collaboration with teams, and staying current with threats by reading industry news and blogs.