Network Information Security Engineer/Analyst

Alpine School District offers an onsite contract role for a Network Information Security Engineer/Analyst in American Fork, UT. This position emphasizes safeguarding the district’s network, servers, devices, and data in line with IT guidelines and governance. You will work with technology leadership on security operations and incident response, with ongoing opportunities for data security education and professional growth. The role includes a competitive hourly range and requires a Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Advise on account security features and configurations, including protocols and security options for technology purchases, to strengthen district security
• Conduct security tests, review results, and recommend best practices in collaboration with the Technology leadership team across OSI layers to identify vulnerabilities
• Investigate and document security breaches and incidents to prevent recurrence
• Maintain manual and electronic records such as permissions, network IDs, security access, licenses, and work logs for reference and audit trails
• Monitor network security systems to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed and threat hunting activities are carried out
• Participate in and advise on security decisions for network devices, servers, user data, antivirus and malware protection, and email security, contributing to procedures and policies
• Attend meetings, workshops, and trainings to convey and gather information required for job performance
• Perform initial security assessments of servers, switches, and routers including installation, testing, configuration, password assignment, security clearances, and imaging
• Prepare written materials such as procedures, documentation, reports, and memos to document activities and provide reference
• Provide training and in-service on general computer use, security, software applications, and file server operations
• Research current and emerging technologies to inform the district’s technology needs
• Respond to help requests, repairs, training, and potential upgrades by phone or email to share information and schedule or refer resources
• Respond to inquiries from district personnel to provide support and operational assistance
• Advise the Student Data Security Committee to ensure proper protocols protect student data
• Work with IT support staff district-wide to monitor security of enterprise systems and identify vulnerable threat vectors
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support efficient and effective operations

Technologies

• Windows
• MAC
• Novell

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a job related area
• Job related experience within information systems and data security
• Ability to teach technical topics to non-technical audiences
• Adherence to safety practices
• Strong planning and project management skills
• Ability to gather information to diagnose problems
• Knowledge of current generation and legacy operating and networking systems (Windows, MAC, Novell)
• Computer hardware, network and troubleshooting techniques
• Knowledge of network security principles
• Familiarity with office application software
• Ability to schedule activities and manage time effectively
• Data gathering and data collation skills
• Experience using a range of job-related equipment
• Flexibility to collaborate with others in diverse circumstances
• Experience working with data using defined and similar processes
• Capability to operate equipment using a variety of processes
• Strong ability to work with diverse individuals and groups
• Ability to work with data of varied types and purposes
• Proficiency with multiple types of job-related equipment
• Problem solving to identify issues and create action plans
• Independent interpretation of guidelines for data related problem solving
• Proactive problem solving with equipment
• Ability to develop effective working relationships
• Strong communication with persons who have varied technical knowledge and skills
• Ability to provide clear instructions
• Set priorities effectively
• Continuing education on data security
• Pre-Employment Proficiency Test requirement

Certifications, Clearances, and Education

• CompTIA Security+
• CCISP
• Valid Driver's License and Evidence of Insurability
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint / Background Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a job-related area

Details

• Job type: Contract
• Location: American Fork, UT (onsite)
• Hours per day: 8
• Hourly rate: 42.59 - 68.26 USD
• Close date: 07/23/2026 at 11:59 pm
• Contact: Ryan Neff, 801-673-1635, [email protected]