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Anne Arundel County Public Schools · 23 hours ago

Manager: Information Security

Annapolis, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking a Manager of Information Security to oversee the district's cybersecurity strategy. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations, leading cybersecurity operations, and promoting a culture of cybersecurity awareness within the educational environment.

EducationHigher EducationNon ProfitPrimary EducationSecondary Education

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Responsibilities

Develops and executes the organization’s cybersecurity strategy, aligning it with business goals and risk tolerance; collaborates with executive leadership to define cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures; leads cross-functional teams to implement cybersecurity initiatives and drives continuous improvement; oversees the implementation of security controls, risk assessments, and vulnerability management

Oversees day-to-day security operations, including incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management, and managed Security Operations Center services; coordinates with security administrators and specialists to maintain a secure IT environment; ensures compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, State of Maryland Minimum Cybersecurity Standards, etc. ) and other regulatory requirements in all current and proposed IT systems, vendor contracts, and related operational functions

Leads incident response efforts during cybersecurity breaches or incidents; works with external partners, law enforcement, and forensics teams; develops and tests incident response plans to minimize organizational IT impact, recovery point, and recovery time objectives

Serves as project manager for all IT Cybersecurity projects; ensures effective communication with all stakeholders across all levels, including detailed development and operational communications; identifies and manages project dependencies

Leads all IT Change Management processes for the district; ensures all operational changes, incidents, work orders, and tasks are tracked in the district-approved ITSM system

Collaborates with business units, legal, compliance, and IT teams to integrate security into project lifecycles and business best practices; communicates security risks and requirements to senior management and board members; fosters a security-aware culture through training and awareness programs, and available communication channels

Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower

Qualification

Cybersecurity strategyRegulatory complianceIncident responseRisk assessmentNetwork securityCloud technologyVulnerability managementProject managementBudget preparationLeadershipCommunication skillsCollaborationConfidentialityTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required

Five (5) years professional experience in cybersecurity required

Three (3) years experience in a supervisory or management role required

Proven track record of successfully leading security programs and projects

Experience with regulatory compliance and audit processes

Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and NIST special publication documentation

Experience with cloud technology, database security, and cybersecurity principles

Previous experience supporting transition/handover of data gathering, enrichment, storage, and usage

Collaboration with cybersecurity teams and existing application development teams

Budget preparation and oversight

Demonstrated experience performing confidential IT security-related investigations and audits

Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment

Demonstrated project management experience

Ability to organize and manage multiple assignments with concurrent time sensitive deadlines

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all security-related matters

Strong knowledge of network security, encryption, and access controls

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficiency in risk assessment, threat modeling, and security frameworks

Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations

Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required

Daily access to reliable transportation

Preferred

Master's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred

Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred)

Hold or be eligible for Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) issued by EC-Council preferred

Hold or be eligible for Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification issued by Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred

Hold or be eligible for Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) issued by (ISC)² preferred

Hold or be eligible for RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) issued by Risk Management Society (RIMS) preferred

Company

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Glassdoor3.3

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is a public school district that operates elementary, middle, and higher educational institutions.

Annapolis, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.aacps.org/

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