NEOGOV · 9 hours ago
K-12 Cybersecurity Lead (IT Manager II) - 61161547 REPOST
Lexington County, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$92K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a K-12 Cybersecurity Lead to support the South Carolina Department of Education in implementing cybersecurity policies for school districts. This role involves providing strategic leadership, developing cybersecurity strategies, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring technical staff to enhance cybersecurity measures in the K-12 environment.
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Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and evolution of the South Carolina’s Assurance Framework for Education Cybersecurity (SAFE) K12 initiative. Supporting agency policy in systems that support student records
Create a comprehensive strategy that prioritizes K12 entities’ cybersecurity posture, as well as technical and fiscal feasibility
Work closely with Agency executives, divisions, school districts, and design teams to understand functional needs, implementing innovative cybersecurity solutions
Mentor cybersecurity implementers in K12 providers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing cybersecurity environment
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in communications, business administration, information technology, mathematics, statistics, management information science or a related field and experience in telecommunications, data processing and/or information technology. Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Five (5) years of experience in an Information Security role with at least two (2) years in a leadership/management role
Experience working with multiple information security and compliance frameworks simultaneously
Experience with designing, implementing, testing, and monitoring information security solutions and documentation across all areas of IT
Experience with policy, process, and procedure management and other governance functions
Strong communication and presentation skills to audiences of all skill and organizational levels
Experience in determining requirements, procuring, and monitoring tools and support contracts across multiple organizations
Program and Project Management skills are desired
Coordinate teams of various sizes and composition across organizations to meet common security and financial goals
Familiarity with South Carolina state and local government laws, regulations and processes
Advanced information security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, etc.) are desired
Strong organizational skills, including an ability to manage multiple priorities with competing demands for resources
Commitment to continually building on existing knowledge and skills to be up to date on the latest technology and analysis innovations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment while demonstrating sound judgement and making timely, effective decisions
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
15 days sick leave per year.
13 paid holidays.
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
Tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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