Pay Grade: PP (Non-Exempt Support Staff Salary System)
Department: Management Information Systems (MIS)
Accountable To: Administrator of MIS
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Calendar: 261 Days
Creation/Revision Date: November 7, 2025
Summary:
Under general direction, incumbent is responsible for protecting the school district's
technology systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access and malicious threats. This includes monitoring security incidents, responding to breaches, managing security controls, and ensuring compliance with all relevant security protocols. The analyst also plays a role in fostering a security conscious culture among students and staff. Incumbent may travel to the various district sites.
Essential Functions:
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Threat detection and analysis: Actively monitor security alerts from various sources, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, endpoint detection tools, and firewalls, etc.
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Incident response: Investigate and respond to security incidents such as malware infections, data breaches, and phishing attempts. Document root cause/incident response and report on all efforts.
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Security management: Assist in the management of security measures, including firewalls, endpoint protection, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
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Vulnerability management: Conduct regular vulnerability scans and risk assessments to identify weaknesses in the district's IT infrastructure. Research and recommend solutions to mitigate identified vulnerabilities and work with staff to address them.
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Vulnerability management: Conduct regular vulnerability scans and risk assessments to identify weaknesses in the district's IT infrastructure. Research and recommend solutions to mitigate identified vulnerabilities and work with staff to address them.
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Security strategy: Contribute to the development and implementation of the district's overall cybersecurity strategy, including disaster recovery and backup methodologies.
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User education and awareness: Develop and deliver security awareness training to faculty, staff, and students. Promote security best practices for handling sensitive information across the district. Communicate with users regarding potential security violations and new security products or procedures.
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Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other IT staff, administrators, and external vendors to maintain a secure and efficient technology environment.
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Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.
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High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired;
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Valid Arizona Department of Transportation Driver’s License;
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Minimum of one year of experience in information security, network security, or a related technology field.
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Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, macOS, Chrome OS), and cloud services.
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Experience with security tools, including SIEM, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems.
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Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
Preferred Qualifications:
It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the necessary expertise.
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Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or CISSP.
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Experience working in an educational or public sector environment.
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Knowledge of emerging security technologies and trends.
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Experience administering a Cisco Local and Wide area networking environment;
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Experience with border network security devices such as Email filters and Firewalls;
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Experience administering Windows Server and Active Directory.
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Experience with VMWare and Veeam (or other backup and recovery platform)
Knowledge and Skills Required:
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
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Proficiency with a range of security tools, such as SIEMs (e.g., Splunk), intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint security solutions.
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Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or PowerShell for automating security tasks.
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Knowledge of common security frameworks, such as NIST.
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Understanding of networking concepts, firewalls, and data encryption techniques.
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Strong communication skills are essential for explaining complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, both written and verbal are critical for investigating security alerts and identifying vulnerabilities.
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Strong attention to detail is necessary for detecting subtle changes in network performance that may indicate a cyberattack.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions:
The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to varying extremes of temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, but in some areas like mechanical and data center rooms, the noise level can be elevated to loud levels.
The Washington Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Washington Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students. For information regarding discrimination grievance or complaint procedures contact the Executive Director for Human Resources at 602.347.2801.
