Job description

The client is seeking a candidate who will establish and supports the technical information security posture of DCSD’s information systems. This includes proactive security measures to protect DCSD and school district staff, students, and systems.

The ideal candidate will also assists in reactive investigations and computer forensics as directed by the Chief Information Officer.

The ideal candidate will help guide Information Security policy, procedure, and education at DCSD.

The ideal candidate will work closely with other technology staff within DIIT to improve the overall Information Security health of schools.

Responsibilities would include:

• Monitor and mitigate end devices based on Windows Defender’s reporting
• Monitor and mitigate end devices based on SecureWorks Taegis reporting
• Oversee and train staff on update and patch management. These tasks would include Microsoft patches, 3rd party patches, zero-day updates for firewalls and security devices, scheduled firmware updates and VMWare updates
• Ensure all DCSD devices are enrolled in SecureWorks Taegis
• Ensure mandated DCSD SaaS applications logs are integrated with SecureWorks Taegis
• Ensure DCSD Firewall logs are integrated into the SecureWorks Taegis
• Monitor and mitigate O365 risky users and logins
• Ensure O365 Identity Protection is configured properly to identify and mitigate user risk
• Train DCSD staff on identification and mitigation of security incidents
• Continuously monitor and improve the district’s security posture while preventing, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents. Monitoring activities shall include:
• Familiarize itself with the various devices, processes, and applications that need safeguarding within the district’s environment.
• Provide continuous, proactive monitoring, such as performing scans of the IT environment 24/7 and reviewing the log of all network activity and communications to flag any abnormalities or suspicious activities and detect threats
• Utilize monitoring tools to receive alerts of potential threats and then determine the severity of said threats
• In the event of an incident, the vendor shall work to restore systems and recover any lost or compromised data
• In the event of an incident, the vendor shall be responsible for investigating the incident to ascertain what occurred, when it occurred, and how it occurred, to take steps and make recommendations to prevent similar problems from occurring in the future

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $50.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Decatur, GA 30033: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Can you work on a W2 or 1099?
• What is your desired contract hourly rate?

Experience:

• Technology and/or cybersecurity: 3 years (Preferred)
• Theories, procedures, practices, materials, and methods: 3 years (Preferred)
• Applicable local, state, and federal privacy laws: 3 years (Preferred)
• HIPAA, FERPA, and PCI-DSS compliance frameworks: 3 years (Preferred)
• O365, Palo Alto, and Aruba products: 3 years (Preferred)
• Data compilation, analysis, and reporting: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

colinoncars.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, colinoncars.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, colinoncars.com is the ideal place to find your next job.