Manager - Security, Network & Systems Engineering

Santa Clara County Office of Education; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Santa Clara County Office of Education is seeking a full-time Manager - Security, Network & Systems Engineering to oversee the security, network, and systems teams. This role includes creating security systems to ensure data integrity, preparing budgets, and supervising personnel. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and have significant experience in IT security and network engineering.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Sick Leave

16 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in computer systems engineering, network engineering, and IT security.
• At least three years in a supervisory capacity.
• Valid California driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct security, network, and systems engineering activities.
• Create and implement security systems for data integrity.
• Prepare and maintain systems and network engineering budget.

Skills

Leadership

IT Security

Network Engineering

Systems Engineering

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CISSP certification

NIST Cybersecurity Framework Practitioner certification

Job description

TheTechnology & Data Services Division is currently accepting applications for the position of Manager - Security, Network & Systems Engineering.

Under the direction of the Director III-Information Systems, plans, organizes and directs the activities and operations of the security, network, and systems engineering team in the Information Systems Center of the Technology Services Division; creates and implements security systems to ensure the integrity of data and communications at the SCCOE; prepares and maintains the systems and network engineering budget and expenditures; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.

This position is full-time, in-person and has a work year of 12 months per year, 261 days, 8 hours per day.

Leadership team members are eligible to receive a $2,500 annual stipend for a master’s degree and a $2,500 additional stipend for a doctorate, provide official documentation is submitted.To learn more about this position, click here to view the full job description.

Any combination equivalent to :

• Education :Master's degree in Computer Science or related field AND
• Experience : Six years of increasingly responsible experience in computer systems engineering, network engineering, and IT security, including at least three years in a supervisory capacity.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• CISSP or NIST Cybersecurity Framework Practitioner certification is preferred.
• Valid California driver's license.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

The following application materials are required:

Completed SchoolJobs.com Application

Resume

Answers to supplemental questions (embedded in the online application)

*NOTE:Supplemental questions are included in the application form and will be used in the initial screening process. Please answer these questions as fully as possible.

The application and materials must be received by application deadline.Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the filing date.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

• Assessments and interviews may take place virtually or in-person.
• Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
• The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral examination with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for the week of July 7, 2025.
• Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list.
• Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for week of July 14, 2025.

• Second interviews may be held in-person.

• Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within theirSchoolJobs.comapplications, or as updated by candidates in theirSchoolJobs.commaster profiles.Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.

NOTE: Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements, OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, further testing, inclusive to on-the job testing, recruitment, and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than 15 days, after an eligibility list has been certified, which may cause adjustments on the eligibility list, as evaluated to be reasonable or necessary.

HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS:

The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any part of the testing process must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled test date at 408-453-6845. Hearing-impaired individuals may contact the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929, then 408-453-6845. After contacting CPS, candidates will be asked to submit documentation supporting their accommodation request. Failure to reach out within the specified timeline may result in an inability to make accommodations.

EQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER:
The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

For direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment, please contact:

Khushwinder Gill, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent

Personnel Services

Santa Clara County Office of Education

1290 Ridder Park Drive

San Jose, Ca 95131

[phone]

[e-mail]

RECRUITMENT CONTACT:
For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact:

Kathy Jalaan
408.453.6602
[e-mail]