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About the Role

As the Cyber Security Director, you will lead and manage a highly skilled security team, ensuring the protection of enterprise information systems, networks, communications, and other technologies that support IDEA Public Schools’ operations and data security. Your role involves providing technical supervision and guidance, delegating work assignments, reviewing work products, evaluating staff performance, setting goals, and mentoring team members. You will oversee and approve the design and implementation of complex security enhancements across systems, networks, and cloud platforms. Collaborating with the security team and other departments, you will identify risks, address security design gaps, monitor regulatory compliance, and recommend changes to enhance the organization’s overall security posture.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the security team, ensuring effective performance and development of all team members.
Provide technical supervision and guidance to the security team, ensuring high standards of work quality and security practices.
Delegate work assignments and review work products to ensure alignment with organizational goals and security standards.
Conduct regular performance evaluations, set goals, and provide mentorship to support professional growth and development of team members.
Oversee the design and implementation of complex security enhancements across systems, networks, and cloud platforms.
Design, implement, and enforce network policies, standards, and configurations to ensure 100% BoY deliverables by FDoS for all 149 campuses.
Monitor network performance, troubleshoot problems, and outages to maintain 99.5% uptime for the year.
Ensure 100% of network-connected systems and resources are at a Security Maturity Level of at least '3 – Defined' in accordance with the Texas Cyber Security Framework and retain certification for ISO 27001 controls and clauses.
Achieve 85% Employee Retention for the entire IT team if staff count is less than 6.
Cultivate internal talent to have resources readily available as business needs change by ensuring at least 2 IT cyber security-based community-driven educational opportunities or 1 cyber security-based industry certification completed by end of Q3 by each employee.
Collaborate with other departments to identify risks, address security design gaps, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Develop and enforce security policies and procedures to maintain a robust security posture.
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of security measures, making recommendations for improvements as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum 6 years of experience in an enterprise-level organization, K-12, or higher education within a Cyber Security team.
At least 2 years of experience within an IT leadership or lead role.
Ability to obtain or have obtained a senior security certification (IE: CISSP, CISM) within the last 5 years.
Knowledge of Network Switches, Routers, VPN, and firewall technologies.
Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies, and methods.
Experience using anti-virus software, intrusion detection, and content filtering.
Experience designing secure networks, systems, and application architectures.
Experience with basic protocols and tools such as syslog, snmp, and netflow.
Experience planning, researching, and developing security policies, standards, and procedures.
Superior troubleshooting, mediation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to work under varying degrees of pressure with flexible hours supporting night or weekend work as needed.
Ability to effectively communicate with peers and leadership roles all aspects of your role and projects.
Ability to mentor and coach team members.
Proven forward planning and strategic thinking skills.
Skilled at working with and instructing vendors and/or end users on troubleshooting tasks and/or projects.
Professional experience in an IT role supporting multiple platforms and applications.
Working on a computer and typing for long periods of time.
Ability to lift 30-50 lbs. and use of ladders and tools necessary at times for IT equipment installations and replacements.
Valid driver’s license from state of residence.
Ability to travel within the United States of America using all modes of travel.

Skills

Cyber Security
Information Systems Protection
Network Security
Cloud Security
Risk Identification
Security Design
Regulatory Compliance
Team Leadership
Technical Supervision
Performance Evaluation
Mentorship
Policy Enforcement
Troubleshooting
Problem-Solving
Analytical Skills
Strategic Thinking
Vendor Management
IT Support
Network Switches
Routers
VPN
Firewall Technologies
Risk Assessment
Anti-virus Software
Intrusion Detection
Content Filtering
Secure Network Architecture
Syslog
SNMP
Netflow
Security Policies
Security Standards
Security Procedures

Location

Remote
Texas

Work Type

Full-time
Remote

Experience Level

Director
IT Leadership
Cyber Security

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$108,100 - $128,600
Eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.

Benefits

Medical plans
Dental plans
Vision plans
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Parenting benefits
Flexible spending account options
Generous vacation time
Referral bonuses
Professional development
403(b) plan
Relocation stipend may be offered.

About the Company

At IDEA the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.