Assistant Director II,Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Job Bakersfield area,California USA,IT/Tech

Position Type: Administration (Classified)/ Assistant Director

Date Posted: 2/26/2026

Location: Education Center

Closing Date: 03/11/2026

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR II, CYBERSECURITY & INFRASTRUCTURE QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive knowledge of principles, theories, methods, and technologies related to cybersecurity, network infrastructure, systems engineering, and security operations within an enterprise-level environment
Foundational cybersecurity operations certification (e.g., industry-recognized cybersecurity fundamentals credential) required
Strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF), incident response processes, regulatory requirements (FERPA, COPPA), and best practices for TK‑8 cybersecurity programs
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience in an applied, enterprise setting
Experience in leading cybersecurity functions, including threat monitoring, vulnerability management, endpoint security, identity access management, disaster recovery, and business continuity

REPORTS TO

Administrator as assigned

JOB GOAL

To safeguard District students, staff, and instructional and administrative systems by planning, organizing, and directing all activities related to cybersecurity, network and systems infrastructure, identity and access management, endpoint protection, and disaster recovery; ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable technology services throughout the District.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general direction, is responsible for broad and complex assignments supporting enterprise-level cybersecurity, infrastructure systems, and multi‑platform network environments

Assists with leading the District's Cyber Security Management Team and Network Engineers; recruits, trains, supervises, evaluates staff, and directs day‑to‑day operations to ensure alignment with District priorities and service expectations

Provides leadership and technical oversight for enterprise security architecture, including network segmentation, firewall systems, SIEM/SOAR platforms, endpoint protection solutions, managed detection and response (MDR) services, identity systems, and overall security governance

Manages the planning, design, implementation, and support of District LAN/WAN, wireless, routing, switching, firewall, server, cloud, storage, backup, and disaster recovery infrastructure

Oversees deployment, configuration, administration, and continuous improvement of security and monitoring systems, ensuring timely identification, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities across servers, endpoints, and network systems

Directs and coordinates District‑wide cybersecurity incident response activities, including investigation, containment, documentation, root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and post‑incident reporting

Evaluates emerging cybersecurity and infrastructure technologies; assesses risk, cost, and operational impact; and recommends solutions aligned with District instructional, administrative, and security objectives

Plans, scopes, budgets, and manages complex cybersecurity and infrastructure projects, ensuring completion in accordance with District quality standards, timelines, funding requirements, and budget constraints

Oversees planning, implementation, documentation, and compliance for infrastructure and security projects funded through the FCC E‑Rate Program

Provides executive‑level communication and reporting related to cybersecurity risks, incidents, and infrastructure initiatives; effectively communicates complex technical information to technical staff, administrators, and non‑technical stakeholders

Ensures accurate and current documentation of cybersecurity procedures, network diagrams, system configurations, disaster recovery processes, and infrastructure architecture

Collaborates with Network Support Technicians, Network Administrators, vendors, and managed service providers to ensure effective technology planning, security posture, and operational support

Ensures District compliance with cybersecurity policies, security standards, disaster recovery requirements, and applicable regulatory mandates

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