Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia, is now accepting applications for a Cybersecurity Analyst position that is available in the division.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for protecting Montgomery County Public Schools' technology systems, networks, and data from cybersecurity threats. This position supports the instructional and operational mission of the school division by ensuring a secure, reliable digital environment for students, teachers, and staff.

The Cybersecurity Analyst performs advanced technical and analytical work, including monitoring systems, identifying vulnerabilities, responding to incidents, and implementing security measures across district infrastructure. The position also assists in the development and enforcement of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and disaster recovery plans while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in cybersecurity, incident response, or IT security
• Experience with network security tools (firewalls, endpoint protection, IDS/IPS)
• Experience with Microsoft/Office 365 security environments
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and vulnerability assessment
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues
• Possess adequate written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and successfully manage/execute many projects or daily tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Ability to work and communicate in a team environment
• Ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task, work with interruptions, and work under pressure
• Ability to be dependable and punctual

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a K–12 or public education environment
• Five (5) years of IT or cybersecurity experience
• Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Security+)
• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and cloud security
• Experience with vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable)
• Scripting or programming experience (PowerShell, Python, etc.)
• Experience supporting compliance with FERPA, COPPA, and CIPA

Salary:

$64,480.00 - $113,066.07 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience

FLSA Status:

Non exempt

Closing Date:

Open until filled

Benefits:

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

Collective Bargaining - MCPS and MCEA have a collective bargaining agreement that establishes shared expectations and responsibilities, creates clear workday guidelines, protects professional time, and promotes fairness, teamwork, and respect. MCPS is currently the only school division in Southwest Virginia with a collective bargaining agreement.

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EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

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