IT Cyber Security Engineer

Reports to: Director - IT Network Services

Salary: $86,673‑$104,426 | Pay Grade: 506 | Duty Days: 239 | FLSA Status: Exempt | PC#: 23437

Position Purpose

Leads and mentors the network engineering personnel in terms of switching and routing, distance learning and collaboration, wireless, VOIP and security; researches, designs, builds, tests, and deploys the district‑wide LAN/WLAN/WAN environments.

Essential Job Functions

• Act as lead for deploying, configuring and monitoring network equipment, and network usage and systems availability.
• Provide lead support and troubleshooting for IP technologies, including network connectivity, routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, HSRP), VPNs, load balancing, and QoS.
• Provide lead support and troubleshooting for Layer 2 technologies, including Ethernet (Switched, FastE, and GigE), Spanning Tree, VLANs, VTP, trunking and virtual environments.
• Configure and troubleshoot switches, routers, load balancers, VPN concentrators, ASA firewalls, firewall service modules, wireless controllers and Cisco TelePresence hardware and software.
• Perform 3rd‑level troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Support Fort Worth ISD Cisco network, Call Manager and IP telephony solutions.
• Participate in development of design and architectural strategy to include technology standardization and modernization.
• Collect and analyze data about network performance and capacity.
• Review switch and router configurations to ensure conformity with district design and security policies.
• Assist IT security personnel in monitoring, reporting and auditing the network enterprise.
• Develop design standards and guidelines; collaborate with peers and architects on IT best‑practice solutions.
• Design and configure QoS and configure NetFlow.
• Work with the Network Director and Network Manager to design, implement, and monitor district initiatives such as Distance Learning.

Personal Work Relationships

• Maintain a commitment to the district’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibit high professionalism, standards of conduct, and work ethic.
• Demonstrate high‑quality customer service; build rapport with consumers.
• Show cultural competence; respect co‑workers; communicate and act as a team player; promote teamwork; respond appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties

Performs all job‑related duties as assigned and in accordance with board rules, policies, and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of complex routing and switching, NAT, load‑balancing, VoIP, UC, TelePresence, firewall and VPN methodologies.
• Knowledge of load balancer configuration and support.
• Knowledge of Cisco wireless controllers configuration and deployment.
• Knowledge of Unified Communications and Cisco TelePresence.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and perform word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others encountered in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and mouse use.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: Office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required.
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Certification/License: CCNP certification preferred.
• Experience: 8 years of continuous networking experience.