Johnston County Public Schools · 1 day ago
Security Infrastructure Engineer
Smithfield, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expJohnston County Public Schools is dedicated to safeguarding the district’s technology infrastructure, data, and systems. The Security Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining security policies while monitoring for threats and ensuring compliance with regulations across all K–12 schools within the district.
EducationHigher EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Monitor district networks, servers, cloud platforms, and endpoints for security alerts, anomalies, and indicators of compromise
Analyze logs, conduct threat assessments, and manage alerts from SIEM, firewall, endpoint protection, and email security systems
Lead or assist with investigations, containment, remediation, and recovery of security incidents
Maintain and tune security tools such as firewalls, DNS filtering, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners, and identity security tools
Manage secure user access practices across Active Directory, Azure/Entra ID, Google Workspace for Education, and district applications
Enforce MFA, password policies, and least-privilege access
Conduct regular access reviews and support account lifecycle processes
Ensure district compliance with NC DPI requirements, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, FERPA, CIPA, and other applicable regulations
Conduct annual risk assessments and participate in external audits
Maintain documentation for policies, procedures, recovery plans, and incident response
Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness training for staff, including phishing simulations and safe computing practices
Provide guidance to school administrators, technology facilitators, and support staff on secure use of district technology resources
Assist in hardening servers, switches, wireless systems, cloud resources, and network infrastructure
Support secure configuration and patch management across district devices
Review and validate vendor security controls for third-party applications and integrations
Maintain and test data backup systems, restoration procedures, and disaster recovery plans
Participate in district continuity planning for critical technology services
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2–4 years of experience in IT systems, networking, cybersecurity, or related roles
Working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure/Entra ID, Google Workspace, firewalls, and basic scripting
Understanding of NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and K–12 security best practices
Preferred
Prior experience in K–12 or public sector IT
Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CCNA Security, Microsoft Security Analyst, or equivalent
Experience with SIEM tools, EDR solutions, vulnerability management platforms, and cloud security
Company
Johnston County Public Schools
Johnston County Public Schools is located in eastern NC and serves more than 38,000 students within our 49 fully accredited schools.
Founded in 1881Smithfield, North Carolina, USA
5001-10000 employees
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