Cybersecurity Officer

3 weeks ago


Midland, Texas, United States Midland Independent School District Full time

Job Summary:

Cybersecurity Officer - Information Protection Specialist

Job Description:

Midland Independent School District is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Officer - Information Protection Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing, enhancing, and overseeing the district's information security program, including information security policies, student safety, and coordination of cybersecurity protection.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and enhance an information security management and control framework based on established industry standards.
  • Implement security improvements by assessing current situation, evaluating trends, anticipating requirements, recognizing problems by identifying anomalies, conducting periodic audits, and reporting violations.
  • Manage the framework for roles and responsibilities with regard to information ownership, classification, accountability, and protection.
  • Facilitate information security through the implementation of an industry best practice-based governance program.
  • Assess overall information security risk posture, by measuring compliance with policy to ensure that security procedures are compliant with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices, and initiates programs to achieve and maintain a successful cyber security posture.
  • Develop and maintain external and internal relationships to influence security policy, standards, and programs and enhance secure interoperability with extended entities such as third-party software data interfaces.
  • Leverages information security investments to enhance District administration and compliance processes.
  • Creates and manages information security and risk management communications, training, and awareness programs tailored to the evolving needs of the District.
  • Develops and maintains the cyber security risk assessment process, including the reporting and oversight of treatment efforts to address findings.
  • Provides strategic risk guidance for Technology projects and trusted learning environments including the evaluation and recommendation of technical controls and solutions.
  • Works with the appropriate District resources to monitor the external threat environment for emerging threats, and advises relevant stakeholders on the appropriate courses of action.
  • Leads the development and management of a comprehensive Threat and Vulnerability Management program.
  • Oversees cyber security incident response capabilities, and directs enhancements to align with industry standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Information Officer.

Requirements:

Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Knowledge of Information Security regulations, including FERPA, COPPA, CIPA, and HIPAA.
  • Knowledge of relevant legal/regulatory requirements and common information security management frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27002.
  • Strong organizational, written, and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to implement policy and procedures.
  • Strong understanding of information security and the relationships among threat, vulnerability, and information value in the context of risk management.
  • Possess a strong understanding of appropriate leading-edge technologies.
  • Proven successful track record in developing information security policies and procedures.
  • Strong executive presence to be able to present analysis and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive management.
  • Must be a critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Thorough understanding of Technology Operations and the role and impact of information security.

Work Environment:

Frequent district-wide travel and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


  • Cybersecurity Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Midland, Texas, United States Midland Independent School District Full time

    Job SummaryThe Cybersecurity Officer will be responsible for implementing, enhancing, and overseeing the Midland ISD information security program. This includes information security policies, student safety, and coordination of cybersecurity protection.The ideal candidate will have professional experience with information security in a large complex...

  • Systems Administrator

    2 weeks ago


    Midland, Texas, United States PermiaCare Full time

    Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity and Automation Specialist to join our team at PermiaCare. This is a critical role that requires a high level of expertise in managing the infrastructure of on-site and off-site system assets. As a Systems Administrator, you will ensure the operating functionality of workstations and servers, explore new and...

  • Systems Administrator

    4 weeks ago


    Midland, Texas, United States PermiaCare Full time

    Job Title: Systems AdministratorPermiaCare is seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our computer systems, networks, and infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:Analyze system logs and identify potential issues with computer...

  • Systems Administrator

    4 weeks ago


    Midland, Texas, United States PermiaCare Full time

    Job Title: Systems AdministratorJob Summary:The Systems Administrator is responsible for managing the infrastructure of on-site and off-site system assets, ensuring operating functionality, and exploring new technology to ensure best practices, cybersecurity, and automation solutions.Key Responsibilities:Analyze system logs and identify potential issues with...

  • Systems Administrator

    4 weeks ago


    Midland, Texas, United States PermiaCare Full time

    Job Title: Systems AdministratorPermiaCare is seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our computer systems, networks, and infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:Analyze system logs and identify potential issues with computer...

  • Systems Administrator

    4 weeks ago


    Midland, Texas, United States PermiaCare Full time

    Job Title: Systems AdministratorPermiaCare is seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for managing the agency's substantial infrastructure of on-site and off-site system assets.Key Responsibilities:Analyze system logs and identify potential issues with computer...

  • Systems Administrator

    4 weeks ago


    Midland, Texas, United States PermiaCare Services Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to join our team at PermiaCare Services. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our computer systems, networks, and servers.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze system logs and identify potential issues with computer systems/servers.Document the...

  • Systems Administrator

    4 weeks ago


    Midland, Texas, United States PermiaCare Full time

    Job Title: Systems AdministratorPermiaCare is seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for managing the agency's substantial infrastructure of on-site and off-site system assets.Key Responsibilities:Analyze system logs and identify potential issues with computer...

  • Systems Administrator

    4 weeks ago


    Midland, Texas, United States PermiaCare Full time

    Job Title: Systems AdministratorJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to join our team at PermiaCare. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our computer systems, networks, and infrastructure. If you have a passion for technology and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we...

  • Outside Sales Rep

    2 months ago


    Midland, United States Hilliard Companies Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHilliard Office Solutions is looking for Sales Account Executives for the Midland Texas region.Successful candidates must be entrepreneurial-minded and take pride in achieving individual objectives and measurable results through. We are willing to train the right individuals.Additional PerksSalary + Uncapped Commission PlanCar...


  • Midland, United States Robert Half Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Infrastructure Specialist is responsible for evaluating, recommending, and implementing Information Technology (IT) solutions that align with industry best practices. This role plays a key part in optimizing the organization's IT systems and processes, supporting governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives,...

  • Systems Administrator

    4 weeks ago


    Midland, United States PermiaCare Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to join our team at PermiaCare. As a key member of our IT department, you will be responsible for managing the infrastructure of our on-site and off-site system assets.Key Responsibilities:Analyze system logs and identify potential issues with computer systems/serversApply operating system...


  • Midland, United States Robert Half Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Infrastructure Specialist is responsible for evaluating, recommending, and implementing Information Technology (IT) solutions that align with industry best practices. This role plays a key part in optimizing the organization's IT systems and processes, supporting governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives,...

  • Systems Administrator

    3 weeks ago


    Midland, TX, United States PermiaCare Full time

    Job Number: 61 Location: Midland Supervises: N FLSA: Non-Exempt Division: ADM Salary: $33.65 per hour. Sign on bonus may be available. Shift: M-F 8am - 5pm; may require a flexible work schedule; Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency and clients change Driving required: Y Travel required: Y Settings: office, field POSITION SUMMARY/JOB...

  • Systems Administrator

    3 weeks ago


    Midland, TX, United States PermiaCare Full time

    Job Number: 61 Location: Midland Supervises: N FLSA: Non-Exempt Division: ADM Salary: $33.65 per hour. Sign on bonus may be available. Shift: M-F 8am - 5pm; may require a flexible work schedule; Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency and clients change Driving required: Y Travel required: Y Settings: office, field POSITION SUMMARY/JOB...