Cybersecurity Engineer II

Cybersecurity Engineer II

Cabarrus County School District Technology - Concord, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job : 5858653

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Exempt

General Definition of Work

We are seeking to hire a Cybersecurity Engineer with an analytical mindset and a thorough understanding of cybersecurity principles and methodologies. The Cybersecurity Engineer is expected to demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, exceptional problem-solving abilities, the ability to work effectively under pressure, and consistently meet tight deadlines.

To be successful in this role, the Cybersecurity Engineer must possess a strong understanding of technology infrastructures, including firewalls, VPNs, data loss prevention (DLP), intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), web proxies, and security auditing. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with a wide range of technologies, addressing complex security challenges, and troubleshooting network and security‑related issues.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in incident detection, incident response, and digital forensics.
• Experience administering and securing Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra , Microsoft Intune, and Google Workspace environments.
• Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR), security operations, and threat monitoring platforms such as Crowd Strike, Arctic Wolf, or similar solutions.
• Experience supporting enterprise wireless and wired networking environments, including Aruba networking solutions.
• Experience supporting technology in a K-12 educational environment, including one-to-one device initiatives and educational technology platforms, is preferred.
• Experience with firewalls (configuration, administration, and maintenance), Microsoft 365 Security, VSX, and endpoint security solutions.
• Proficiency with Powershell.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Current knowledge of cybersecurity trends, threats, and attack techniques.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional IT experience supporting enterprise IT systems and services.
• Ability to communicate effectively and patiently with users of varying technical abilities.
• Excellent customer service skills and a positive, service‑oriented attitude.
• Experience supporting technology in a K-12 educational environment is preferred.
• Willingness to participate in an on‑call rotation and work evenings or weekends as needed.
• Experienced in making data‑driven decisions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while coordinating resources and personnel to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, processes, and best practices, including incident detection and response processes as well as software updating and lifecycle management.
• Advanced knowledge of security processes within Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
• Experience administering endpoint protection, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and managed detection and response (MDR) platforms such as Crowd Strike and Arctic Wolf.
• Advanced knowledge of computers and related technology devices.
• Advanced knowledge of networking technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of IP‑based troubleshooting and administration of both wired and wireless networks. Cable tracing experience and extensive network troubleshooting skill is required.
• Knowledge of physical and software installation and troubleshooting of electronic devices that may be used in administration or school settings.
• Familiar with server management principles.
• Experience administering identity and access management (IAM), cloud services, user provisioning, and single sign‑on…