Specialist, Cybersecurity

Mcallen-Independent-School-District; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

McAllen Independent School District is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to plan, implement, and monitor security measures for information systems and infrastructure. The role focuses on data privacy, compliance, breach mitigation, and business continuity to maintain a trusted learning environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in IS/CS or a related field, with at least 3 years of technology experience and knowledge of security practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field required.
• Technology certifications, preferred.
• Experience with developing security processes and solutions.
• Three (3) years of experience in technology required.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessments and reviews of account permissions and security violations.
• Support the implementation of system security plans with department personnel and outside vendors.
• Develop plans to safeguard configuration and data files against modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Modify and monitor system configuration to incorporate new software and virus protection.
• Implement continuous automated security compliance capabilities.
• Monitor and maintain systems to protect data from unauthorized access.
• Train users and promote security awareness to improve security and efficiency.
• Assist in designing and deploying security applications and disaster recovery plans.

Skills

Data security

Network security

Security practices

Effective communication

Problem solving

Windows/macOS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Security software

Job description

Specialist, Cybersecurity

McAllen Independent School District Dept of Technology - McAllen, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5919095
Application Deadline: Sep 19, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Cybersecurity Specialist eliminates obstacles that prevent students, teachers, school leaders and departmental staff from focusing on instruction and the work that supports instruction every day. The Cybersecurity Specialist accomplishes this by planning, implementing, and monitoring security measures for information systems and infrastructure to regulate access to configuration and data files and to prevent unauthorized use, modification, destruction, or disclosure of information. Specifically, the Cybersecurity Specialist achieves security excellence with emphasis in the following areas: data privacy and compliance, security breach mitigation, business continuity, trusted learning environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field required

Technology certifications, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems required

Knowledge of operational support of networks, operating systems, Internet technologies, databases, and security applications required

Knowledge of information security practices, procedures, and regulations required

Skilled in the use of applicable security software preferred

Skilled in configuring, deploying, and monitoring security applications and infrastructure preferred

Ability to resolve complex security issues in diverse and decentralized environments required

Ability to learn new information and security technologies required

Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) required

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in technology, required

Experience with developing security processes and solutions required

Experience with leading technology projects required

Experience with endpoint security solutions, threat management and processes required

Experience with basic network troubleshooting and wireless setup, preferred

Experience with Windows (desktop all versions), Mac OSX (all versions), Network printers (all makes and models), Scanners (all makes and models), Mobile devices and their OS’s, preferred

Working Days:226

Daily Rate pay range:

Minimum: $243.88

Maximum: $340.26

Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform risk assessments and reviews of account permissions, system data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
• Support the implementation of system security plans with department personnel and outside vendors.
• Develop plans to safeguard system configuration and data files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
• Modify and monitor system configuration and data files to incorporate new software and virus protection systems, correct errors, or change individual access status.
• Implement continuous automated security compliance capabilities.
• Monitor and maintain systems and procedures to protect data systems and databases from unauthorized access.
• Perform technical risk assessments and reviews of new and existing applications and systems, including data center physical security and environment.
• Regulate access to system configuration and data files and prevents unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information.
• Research systems and procedures for the prevention, detection, containment, and correction of data security breaches.
• Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve application, server, and network efficiency.
• Assist in designing and deploying security applications and infrastructure program activities.
• Assist in developing information technology disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Assist in encrypting data transmissions and defining firewall configuration to protect confidential information in transit.
• Contribute to creating a cooperative, collaborative, high-performing and solutions-oriented department.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer workstations, laser printers, ink printers, Multifunction devices, communications equipment, network devices, test equipment, network tools, sheet scanners, software, scanner, and other related devices/equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively; maintain emotional control under stress; ability to handle several projects at the same time with frequent interruptions; interpret policy, procedures and data; coordinate district computer functions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Prolonged and irregular hours including evening, weekend and holiday work hours; ability to lift, carry and pull heavy equipment; ability to climb ladders to reach ceilings and roofs; stooping, kneeling, crouching, pulling; visual acuity; exposure to noise, vibration; work around machinery with moving parts

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $55,117 to $76,899 Per Year
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Network Services

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Domingo Ramos , Executive Director of Technolgoy
• Dept of Technology
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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