Director Of Cybersecurity And Infrastructure

Position Type:
Technology
Date Posted:
12/13/2023
Location:
Oklahoma City Epic Administration office
Epic Charter Schools
Job Description
Job Title:Director of Cybersecurity & Infrastructure
Department: System Support
Reports To: Managing Director of System Support
Compensation: $110,000
TRS Classification: Non-Classified
Summary:
The Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure will be at the forefront of safeguarding our organization's critical assets, overseeing a team responsible for network administration, system administration, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and enterprise applications. This role will be pivotal in ensuring our technological infrastructure's resilience, security, and optimal performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Drive the development and execution of a comprehensive Cybersecurity and Infrastructure strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Develop a collaborative and innovative work environment, promoting continuous learning and development
• Communicate effectively with teams and external partners to drive collaborative technology efforts
• Collaborate with administrators to optimize performance, scalability, and reliability
• Oversee the deployment, security, and maintenance of enterprise applications critical to business operations, aligning strategies with organizational objectives
• Direct the implementation of Cybersecurity policies, leading incident response efforts to ensure swift and effective resolution of security incidents
• Manage a professional relationship with MSP's and third-party vendors
• Work with the Managing Director of System Support and other peer-level management to discuss and communicate updates related to systems

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises 3-5 specialists

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate's Degree or greater in a Technology field is required
• 3-5 years experience with System Administration or Google Administration
• Knowledgeable of the following technologies or their equivalents:
  
  • Google Admin - Google Workspace / Microsoft 365 Admin
  • Telecommunication Applications
  • Sophos Network Administration
  • Cloud Filtering
  • Jamf / Apple School Manager
  • MDR, XDR & EDR Services

Qualifications:

• Collaborate with other technology teams to ensure proper integrations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to present effectively and persuasively.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to learn information systems quickly, work independently, and to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Extensive experience with core software applications,
• Strong research abilities.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently and to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to learn and navigate new software quickly.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and follow-through.
• Passionate commitment to the mission of school choice.
• Ability to maintain professional confidentiality and comply with FERPA guidelines.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret internal communications, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from families or members of the business community.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families and coworkers, both verbally and in writing.

Mathematical Skills:

• Basic math and accounting skills required

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Google Suite with the ability to manage multiple computer screens.
• Must have a high aptitude to learn new software as necessary for the business operations of the school.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current driver's license and valid car insurance

Other Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a state-mandated background check after a conditional offer of employment is made
• Must have favorable employment references

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position reports to the Epic Administrative offices in Oklahoma City. The noise level is quiet to moderately loud (when students are present).