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Technology Security Specialist 01695

Employer
Kansas City Public Schools
Location
Kansas City, MO, US
Salary
Competitive
KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Title: Technology Security Specialist

Job Title Code: 01695

Salary Grade: S644 $64147-

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: Senior Systems Engineer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Date Prepared: November 12, 2018

PURPOSE OF JOB: To serve as the primary point of contact for all Security Department and Information Security technology support needs

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the essential job functions and responsibilities.

Maintain, repair, and replace all security technology systems and equipment.

Ensure that all information, databases, procedures, passwords, codes and equipment specifications associated with technology systems are secure

Respond to all authorized system malfunctions.

Maintain files and records of work done.

Assists in monitoring security compliance and prepares status reports on security matters.

Adhere to all training prescribed by the technology management.

Administers security policies by monitoring data security profiles, reviewing security violation reports, investigating possible security exceptions.

Updates, maintains, and documents security controls

Assists with policy writing, presentations, security framework and strategy development, and technical writing/documentation

Must have the ability to work harmoniously with outside contractors and other Internal KCPS staff while performing assigned duties.

Proactively investigate and report detected data security alerts (viruses, malware, SPAM, etc.) and escalates events to appropriate Department of Technology staff

Regularly review system configurations and authentication logs to protect data from unauthorized users.

Analyzes systems and applications and recommends security measures to protect information against unauthorized modification or loss.

Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong technical skills

The ability to maintain and repair various types of computer and electronic devices

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively to achieve specific objectives

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to assess threats and vulnerabilities in networks and applications

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

3-5 years of experience in installing, administering and monitoring firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention tools, SIEM tools, or other cybersecurity solutions.

Cybersecurity certification from ISC2, SANS, or other leading organization for information security professionals is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, and reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least fifty pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to use a ladder of lifting device to work inside or outside District facilities at heights of five feet up to or exceeding fifty feet above ground.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: 12 months

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.



Primary Location:
Board of Education
Salary Range:
$64,147.00 / Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time

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