Security Analyst 1 bei Cherokee County School District (GA)

Job Description Code: 6H.035

Division/Department: Technology and Information Services

Pay Grade: T-5

Pay Type: Salaried; Exempt

Retirement: TRS

Contract Work Year: 233 Days

Reports To: Director, Information Security

Evaluation Instrument: PEI

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of network and security protocols, operating systems, and security technologies such as SIEM, antivirus, and firewalls. Familiarity with the CIS Controls framework is essential. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of hands-on experience protecting computer networks and systems from cyber threats, unauthorized access, and data breaches. Professional certifications such as Security+ and/or CISSP are preferred. 

GOAL

Ensure the proper operation of Local and Wide-Area networks throughout the school district, and provide second-level hardware, software and networking support. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes network activity, conducts initial investigation and triage of security alerts, and collaborates with 24/7 SOC to resolve security events.
• Monitors all log feeds to the 24/7 SOC to ensure continuous data flow, identify disruption, and report disruptions for remediation.
• Partners with technology business units to expand monitoring and alerting capabilities (i.e. backups, configuration management, Antivirus signatures, firewall, etc.).
• Assists in Identifying and assessing security events or threats and performs root cause analysis.
• Conducts vulnerability assessments to identify vulnerabilities throughout the district and assists in coordinating remediation efforts with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitors emerging threats to CCSD and the K-12 sector and communicates findings to leadership through reports and briefings. (cyber, physical, etc.)
• Assists the Director of Information Security in delivering security awareness training to CCSD employees, teachers, and students to promote a security mindset.
• Assist in developing and maintaining district business continuity plans.
• Supports the deployment, configuration and maintenance of security tools.
• Participates in on-going third-party security engagements including penetration test, risk assessments, audits, and remediation of findings.
• Research and recommended new technologies that may add value and quality to the school system operations.
• Provide hardware, software and networking support to end-users throughout the county.
• Design and configure systems to operate according to design specifications within assigned work area.
• Coordinate and actively participate in the installation of new technology-based labs.
• Consult with users to define technical needs and requirements.
• Exercise discretion within assigned work areas and make recommendations to facilitate the needs of unique technology solutions.
• Assist with the skills development of the Technology Specialist and the Network Analyst.
• Maintain a database that tracks and manages the network configuration for each school/site.
• Ensure that the technology naming and numbering standards are followed.
• Define training needs and requirements to ensure smooth network operations.
• Thoroughly document unique networking solutions and configurations and share information with technology personnel.
• Setup, test and provide training on all technologies as acquired by the school system.
• Develop and maintain training courses that will support basic network fundamental skills as well as advanced technical skills.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Professionally represent the school district at meetings, conventions and conferences when required and approved.
• Maintain a positive, professional and safe work environment.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment nondiscrimination policies of the Cherokee County School District.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predicable and punctual manner.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to assignments.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

IMPORTANT NOTES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Chief Human Resources Officer.) It should also be noted the order of duties/ responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process. 

Fringe Benefits

FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.

Adopted: August 2005

Revised: