Cybersecurity Consultant

Cybersecurity Consultant

Kent Intermediate School District Educational Service Center:
Technology Services - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Full time, 260 day year-round position.

Non-Union Professional Grade 7, 8 hours per day.

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Jul 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:
Jun 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 3, 2026

The Cybersecurity Consultant drives regional cybersecurity maturity, provides guidance on managing security risks, and identifies sustainable funding mechanisms for Kent ISD and partner districts. Mostly an external advisor (~75% of the role), advising districts to implement cybersecurity frameworks, establish CIS Critical Security Controls, facilitate tabletop exercises, and secure state, federal, and consortium funding. Internally (~25% of the role), supports the Lead Cybersecurity Engineer with governance, grant compliance, and representation on state-level task forces.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance, Public Administration, or related field. Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or CISA) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in information security, risk management, or IT auditing within an enterprise or public sector setting.
• Proven experience identifying, writing, or managing technology-focused grants, or coordinating cooperative public procurement purchasing systems.
• Prior experience working within an educational (K-12 or Higher Ed) environment is strongly preferred.
• Technical & Financial Knowledge:
  In-depth familiarity with the CIS Controls environment, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and data privacy regulations (FERPA).
• Understanding of educational funding mechanisms, including E-Rate guidelines regarding basic firewalls/internal connections, and the State and federal grant compliance standards.
• Demonstrated experience creating, planning, and executing incident response tabletop simulations or crisis drill frameworks.
• Exceptional interpersonal, consulting, and presentation skills; ability to translate complex technical vulnerabilities and fiscal grant requirements into clear actionable business risks for executive leadership.

• Partner with constituent districts to build deep understanding and adoption of industry-standard security frameworks, focusing on the implementation of CIS Critical Security Controls.
• Facilitate cybersecurity self‑evaluations, risk assessments, and readiness reviews alongside local district leadership.
• Assist constituent districts develop Incident Response plans.
• Design and facilitate localized cybersecurity tabletop exercises for constituent district leadership teams, enabling safe simulation of incident scenarios.
• Act as a critical regional liaison during active security incidents; deliver structured triage guidance and technical coordination to help leaders isolate threats, execute communication plans, and restore systems.
• Support local districts during incident response as needed.
• Actively identify, analyze, and communicate new funding or cost-savings opportunities for local districts, including state and federal grants, technology purchasing consortiums, and E-Rate eligible security resources.
• Balance technical safeguards with operational realities of a K‑12 environment, prioritizing student learning and teacher support.
• Deliver collaborative security training tailored to educational staff and administrators across partner districts.
• Provide programmatic oversight, track milestones, and support compliance reporting for internal and regional cooperative Cybersecurity grant programs within the ISD ecosystem.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and modernizing internal cybersecurity governance practices, administrative procedures, and controls.
• Support internal teams in measuring compliance against state, federal, and institutional guidelines, ensuring rigorous data privacy.
• Collaborate with internal infrastructure, data services, and application development teams to embed cybersecurity safeguards early into organizational workflows.
• Travel to partner districts across the State.
• Maintain data confidentiality and FERPA compliance.
• Effectively communicate, written and in person, with Kent ISD and constituent district staff.
• Periodically work after hours in support of testing and troubleshooting, as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues and vendors to achieve departmental or project outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments with competing priorities, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Consistently demonstrate professional judgment and discretion, seeking guidance as appropriate.
• Commitment to quality customer service with both internal and external constituents.
• Adhere to cybersecurity safeguards and protocols.
• Regular and consistent employee attendance.
• Adhere to departmental processes, procedures, and Board policies.
• Other pertinent duties as assigned.

Robust benefit package includes full…