Tulsa Public Schools
Full Job Description: Cybersecurity Engineer
Grade: Business Grade 09 | BG-09
Tulsa Public Schools' existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).
For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages, please visit: Compensation and Benefits website.
Position Summary: Design, implement, and maintain security measures to protect our organization's IT infrastructure, data, and systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in network security, threat analysis, and risk management, with a focus on preventing cyber threats and ensuring compliance with security standards that support district goals. Minimum Qualifications:
Education: • Associate's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience, Bachelor's degree preferred
E xperience: • Three (3) years' experience with cybersecurity, network systems, or related IT roles
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Etc.: • Requires entry level cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CEH, or Microsoft 365 Certified Associate, Advanced level certifications such as GIAC, CISM, CISSP (preferred) or equivalent work experience • Requires strong knowledge of firewalls, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, IDS/IPS, centralized endpoint protection, and encryption technologies. • Strong knowledge of disaster recovery planning • Requires working knowledge of routing, Internet monitoring, endpoint management, TCP/IP networking and services (VPN), and Ethernet network technologies • Understanding of Microsoft 365 security policies and DLP solutions • Experience with SIEM tools, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, Metasploit, Qualys). • Familiarity with cloud security best practices (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). • Experience in K-12 (preferred) or higher education security frameworks • Prefer knowledge of Microsoft 365, PowerSchool, and Tyler Munis
About Our District:
At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.
Grade: Business Grade 09 | BG-09
Tulsa Public Schools' existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).
For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages, please visit: Compensation and Benefits website.
Position Summary: Design, implement, and maintain security measures to protect our organization's IT infrastructure, data, and systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in network security, threat analysis, and risk management, with a focus on preventing cyber threats and ensuring compliance with security standards that support district goals. Minimum Qualifications:
Education: • Associate's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience, Bachelor's degree preferred
E xperience: • Three (3) years' experience with cybersecurity, network systems, or related IT roles
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Etc.: • Requires entry level cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CEH, or Microsoft 365 Certified Associate, Advanced level certifications such as GIAC, CISM, CISSP (preferred) or equivalent work experience • Requires strong knowledge of firewalls, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, IDS/IPS, centralized endpoint protection, and encryption technologies. • Strong knowledge of disaster recovery planning • Requires working knowledge of routing, Internet monitoring, endpoint management, TCP/IP networking and services (VPN), and Ethernet network technologies • Understanding of Microsoft 365 security policies and DLP solutions • Experience with SIEM tools, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, Metasploit, Qualys). • Familiarity with cloud security best practices (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). • Experience in K-12 (preferred) or higher education security frameworks • Prefer knowledge of Microsoft 365, PowerSchool, and Tyler Munis
About Our District:
At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.