Cybersecurity Specialist

GOAL ACADEMY is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist for onsite work in Pueblo, CO.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Infrastructure Services, Application Services, system owners, and users to analyze requirements and define functional specifications for cybersecurity systems and integrations.
• Assess existing computer-system functionality, dependencies, data flows, and security requirements; convert findings into documented system specifications and technical design requirements.
• Review technical options and produce design recommendations for new or modified security systems and integrations, subject to leadership approval and change-management needs.
• Design, build, document, test, and update cybersecurity systems and integrations, including integrations across endpoint protection, identity, messaging security, and security-management platforms.
• Develop, test, debug, and maintain scripts, programs, and API integrations that implement security-system requirements, including automated detection, containment, account security, and remediation workflows.
• Investigate system and integration defects and implement corrective modifications, not limited to executing pre-built remediation instructions.
• Produce technical documentation including program documentation, test plans, validation results, implementation requirements, and rollback specifications.
• Validate developed or modified solutions against functional specifications; document defects, revise designs/programs, and confirm corrected functionality prior to approved production deployment.
• Coordinate technical requirements and system interfaces with the Network Specialist, IT Compliance Generalist, Application Services, vendors, and MSSPs.
• Apply advanced systems-analysis skills; request approval for changes outside delegated authority and escalate significant risks, architectural conflicts, or unresolved technical issues.
• Maintain traceable records connecting functional specifications, technical designs, implemented changes, test results, and approved changes.
• Support routine administration and approved maintenance/configuration tasks for security platforms including CrowdStrike, Syxsense, Absolute, and Abnormal.
• Monitor dashboards and alerts; perform initial investigation, document findings, and escalate suspicious activity or significant risks to IT leadership or MSSPs.
• Follow approved incident-response procedures; assist with account recovery, device containment, remediation, and post-incident documentation.
• Review vulnerability and patch reports; coordinate approved remediation with system owners and track completion.
• Verify security-agent coverage and platform health; help with deployment, updates, and troubleshooting.
• Support account security workflows including multifactor authentication, access reviews, and compromised-account recovery.
• Partner with the Network Specialist on routine support for Cisco Meraki, firewalls, DNS filtering, access control, and connectivity.
• Resolve assigned security and IT support tickets and maintain accurate records.
• Assist the IT Compliance Generalist with audit evidence, security records, and remediation tracking.
• Contribute to operational procedures and knowledge-base articles; support staff security-awareness activities and provide routine status reports.
• Participate in the assigned Infrastructure Services on-call rotation and follow documented response and escalation procedures.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Director of Infrastructure Services or Chief Information Officer, consistent with the role design.

Requirements

• Must reside in Colorado.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• At least one year of directly relevant cybersecurity experience, including demonstrated systems-analysis and systems/program development work.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security training/certification.
• Strong understanding of endpoint protection, phishing, account security, multifactor authentication, and patch management.
• Working knowledge of Windows systems, IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, and wireless connectivity.
• Demonstrated ability to translate user and security requirements into functional specifications, then design, develop, document, test, debug, and modify computer systems or programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing scripts, programs, or API integrations, supported by examples or a practical demonstration of completed work.
• Ability to protect confidential information, maintain accurate technical records, recognize escalation needs, and complete assigned training.
• Exempt classification with expectation of professional judgment and duties necessary to meet organizational and operational needs.
• May be required to participate in after-hours support, emergency response, and assigned on-call rotations determined by department leadership.

Technologies

• CrowdStrike
• Syxsense
• Absolute
• Abnormal
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Microsoft Defender
• Cisco Meraki
• Cisco Umbrella
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Windows systems
• IP addressing
• DNS
• DHCP
• Firewalls
• Wireless connectivity
• Multifactor authentication
• API integrations
• Linux

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CrowdStrike, Syxsense, Absolute, Abnormal, or similar products (prior experience with every platform is not required).
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender, Cisco Meraki, Cisco Umbrella, or helpdesk ticketing systems.
• Experience designing or modifying security system integrations and automation; experience reviewing alerts, supporting patching or agent deployment, or assisting with incident response.
• Experience in a school or other multisite environment; familiarity with student data privacy or the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Benefits

• Potential Pay-for-Performance incentives as a member of the GOAL Team.
• Competitive benefits with an emphasis on wellness in the workplace.
• Ability to contribute to the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System (PERA).
• PERA 401K or Roth 401K with a 5% match after one year.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and AD&D plans.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.
• Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Optional additional insurance including accident, critical illness, and hospital plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• The school provides a laptop, cell phone, and additional equipment as needed.

Accountability Standards (All GOAL Academy High School Staff)

• Love for children and ability to work enthusiastically on their behalf.
• Actively recruit new students through community partnerships and community events.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology.
• Persistently apply problem-solving skills to technology issues.
• Proven ability to serve on teams and participate in collaborative decision-making.
• Strong work ethic to achieve school and personal goals.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel regionally and transport students as required.
• Ethical, honest, and good-humored.
• Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado.

Compensation

• USD 58,000 - 70,000 per year

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, or related field

Physical Requirements of This Position

• Seldom: Cold 50°F or less / Heat 90°F or more; gases/fumes; heights/climbing/crawling-kneeling/bending/walking on uneven surfaces; chemical solvents; travel national or international; over 30 pounds lifting-lowering-reaching over shoulders-reaching forward-pushing-pulling-carrying
• Occasional: Noise; working alone; local travel; visual acuity far; color discrimination; over 20 pounds lifting-lowering-reaching over shoulders-reaching forward-pushing-pulling-carrying
• Frequent: Driving; working with others; visual acuity near; hearing; speech; manual dexterity; eye-hand coordination; computer/mouse/copier/scanner/printer/telephone; under 25 pounds lifting-lowering-reaching over shoulders-reaching forward-pushing-pulling-carrying