General Description:
The Cybersecurity Technician supports the protection of the school division’s digital systems,
networks, and data. This entry-level role focuses on monitoring systems, assisting with
security measures, responding to security incidents, and promoting safe technology practices
among staff and students. The position plays a key role in safeguarding sensitive student and
staff information while maintaining compliance with education and data privacy regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- monitor security tools and alerting software for suspicious activity.
- Review alerts and reports and escalate potential threats.
- Assist in responding to phishing attempts, malware infections, and unauthorized access.
- Document incidents and actions taken.
- Create and maintain cybersecurity policies and internal processes.
- Audit technology environment to ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.
- Serve as subject matter expert for cybersecurity in stakeholder meetings to provide division-wide guidance and best practice information.
- Perform vetting processes for new software requests across the division.
- Perform role-based security awareness training for privileged users.
- Create and implement phishing campaigns and associated educational materials.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- CompTIA ITF+, A+, Network+, or Security+ preferred or the ability to obtain such certification within 1 year of employment.
- General understanding of threat hunting and management techniques
- General understanding of threat management, vulnerability management, patch management, SIEM, SOAR, MDR, XDR, security auditing, pen testing.
- General understanding of attack techniques includes ransomware, phishing, trojans, malware, root kits, spyware, DDOS, spoofing, hijacking, MITRE, and social engineering.
- General understanding of computer networks, operating systems, and cloud-based environments (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Good communication skills, especially when working with non-technical staff
- Ability to pass background checks required for working in a school environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate complex ideas simply and succinctly.
HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an on-line application. Please access website at: www.rvaschools.net
Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript and license if applicable.
Three reference names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.
