{"success":true,"message":"","validationErrors":[],"value":{"jobInfo":{"jobId":5652658,"jobTitle":"IT Security Analyst (3138)","infoURL":"https://natickps.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2016","externalJobCode":"2016","applicationDeadline":"2026-07-01T03:59:00","displayDate":"2026-04-17T04:00:00","internalDisplayDate":"2026-04-17T04:00:00","postDate":"2026-04-17T14:31:21","startDateShowDay":1,"startDate":"2026-07-01T04:00:00","jobStatusID":30,"unionID":0,"unionName":null,"jobDescription":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>The Town of Natick & Natick Public Schools Seeks an</em></strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>IT Security Analyst&nbsp;</em></strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Anticipated opening July 1, 2026</em></strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>We invite you to explore a career with the Town of Natick and the Natick Public Schools.</em></strong><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;</span></em></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high-quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.&nbsp;</em></strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.</em></strong></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><strong>Job Title</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT Security Analyst</span></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><strong>Location</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Office</span></p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><strong>Reports To&nbsp;</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chief Technology Officer (Town and School)</span></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><strong>Work days/FTE</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 Months/1.0 FTE</span></p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><strong>Salary</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$120,000 - $135,000 per year</span></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><strong>Benefits Eligible?</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes</span></p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"4\">\r\n<p><strong>JOB GOAL:</strong></p>\r\n<br />\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IT Security Analyst is a hands-on role, responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the town and the school district's physical campuses and digital infrastructure. This position bridges the gap between physical security and cybersecurity to safeguard students, staff, and assets. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in IT operations within an educational or public sector setting and be able to conduct threat assessments, incident response, and implement risk mitigation solutions in both physical and digital environments.</span></p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p><br /><br /></p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h3><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT operations and/or a security-related role (physical and/or cyber).</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowledge of various security frameworks (ie: CIS Critical Security Controls, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, etc.), incident response procedures, and physical security technologies.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Familiarity with K-12 education compliance and regulatory requirements.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Familiarity with Municipal departments and operations (Police (CJIS), Fire, Libraries, etc) </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must pass a comprehensive background check.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, Security+, CEH, CPP (ASIS), or similar.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience in a K-12 or public education and/or municipal environment.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience working with vendors and managing security projects.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br 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evaluate our controls and ability to respond to cyber threats.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research and collaborate with Town and School IT on cybersecurity best practices, including endpoint protection, patch management, firewall configurations, and secure access controls.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform regular vulnerability scans, risk assessments, and penetration testing.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investigate security incidents and provide detailed reports and remediation strategies.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work with Town and School IT to ensure secure deployment of new technologies.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide cybersecurity awareness training and promote the use of approved tools to all employees, faculty, and staff. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct regular proactive phishing campaigns to identify additional employee training needs. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure compliance with FERPA, CIPA, and other relevant laws and policies related to student data privacy.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish a standardized data privacy agreement for municipalities in collaboration with local communities and incorporate it into our own town's IT procurement process. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4><strong>Physical Security:</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluate, implement, maintain, and document physical security systems such as access control, video surveillance (CCTV), alarms, paging, radios, and visitor management systems.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct regular audits and risk assessments of physical facilities to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaborate with local law enforcement, emergency management, and school resource officers for coordinated safety planning.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assist with the development and maintenance of emergency response procedures, lockdown drills, and crisis management plans.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support the installation and maintenance of security systems and hardware across the town and schools.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /><br /></span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assist in incident investigations involving physical breaches or threats.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><strong>General:</strong></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work on and manage special projects as assigned by the Chief Technology Officer.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remain current on industry trends in information technology, investigate new technologies, and make recommendations to the Chief Technology Officer.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.</span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any other relative duties as assigned.</span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><strong>WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily, and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.</span></em></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform work in an office environment and/or school/public municipal setting (ie: public saftey, library, community center).&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occasional travel between school and town sites is required.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be available for emergency response during security incidents.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations.&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces;&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remain in a stationary position for periods of time;&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.);&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids;&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Observe details at close range</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the school setting, ensure the safety of students</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting up to and including 25 lbs</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tolerate the noise level in the work environment from moderate to loud.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><strong>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None</span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><strong>SELECTION GUIDELINES</strong></p>\r\n</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formal application</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rating of education and experience</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral interviews&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reference check</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong><em>The Town of Natick and the Natick Public Schools </em></strong><strong><em>do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, </em></strong><strong><em>or any other class protected by law.</em></strong></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>Date Updated:&nbsp; 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