Cyber Security Analyst

Charter Schools USA - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Educational Services

About the position

The Cyber Security Analyst at Charter Schools USA plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the organization's digital infrastructure. This position focuses on Cyber Network Defense, requiring the analyst to quickly analyze threats, understand associated risks, and deploy effective countermeasures. The role involves leading security projects, managing training programs, and responding to incidents, all while maintaining a commitment to the mission of inspiring and motivating young learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in information security related projects or in managing strategy.
• Lead and manage the Cyber Security Training and Education program.
• Make business critical incident response decisions as part of a dedicated team.
• Perform Incident Handling duties for security incidents within the defined response process.
• Maintain situational awareness for cyber threats across multiple clients and act as necessary.
• Conduct forensic investigations for HR, Legal, or incident response activities.
• Manage and monitor cloud-based content filters for efficient school operations.
• Assess alerts and notifications of event activity and respond to threats accordingly.
• Provide reports and documentation as requested by supervisor.
• Analyze data to provide management with critical decision-making information.
• Participate in training programs to increase skill and proficiency related to assignments.
• Review current developments and technical sources related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and follow federal and state laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of related experience in Information Security.
• At least two years of experience in Cyber Network Defense.
• Minimum of three years of experience with incident response methodologies, malware analysis, penetration testing, scripting, and/or forensics.
• Experience as a systems administrator in Linux, Unix, Windows, or OSX operating systems is desirable.
• Ability to create complex scripts and develop tools in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Security certifications such as CISA, CISM, SSCP, CISSP, CCNA, CompTIA Security+, GIAC(s), CEH are advantageous.
• Knowledge of networking and common network protocols.
• Ability to travel within and outside of Florida.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cloud security solutions.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001.
• Experience in educational environments or nonprofit organizations.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling options.