Florida Virtual School

Information Security Analyst, Scholars Operations Center

Florida Virtual School$66K — $126K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Florida, US
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in computer science or information systems or equivalent experience
  • IT or Cybersecurity certification preferred
  • 4 years of real-time support experience during business hours
  • 3 years of experience examining and responding to network logs
  • 3 years of experience with security incident response
  • 3 years of experience using remote support tools
  • 1 year of implementing cybersecurity best practices based on policy documentation

Responsibilities

  • Attend daily team standup meetings
  • Respond to security incidents and create post-incident reports
  • Provide daily reports of findings and remediations
  • Investigate and resolve user incidents in ServiceNow
  • Review security event logs and escalate as necessary
  • Communicate updates to stakeholders regularly
  • Document new processes and update existing documentation

Benefits

  • Compensating time-off for working during FLVS holidays
  • Opportunity to work remotely from a home office
  • Engagement in professional development and learning opportunities
  • Access to projects that support educational programs for incarcerated youth
  • Participation in a team-oriented environment focused on student success
Full Job Description
PLEASE NOTE: Your application will expire one year from the time of submission. Please feel free to apply to any other positions for which you may qualify.

Job Posting End Date:

Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on
06-23-2026

Job Title:
Information Security Analyst, Scholars Operations Center

Contract Type:
Employee

Annual Salary:
$66,837.00 - $126,990.00
(Support staff salary will be based on internal equity and experience)

Location:
FL - HOME OFFICE

Job Description Summary:
Our Mission is to equip students for success by developing and delivering highly effective digital learning through an intuitive online platform.

The Position:

Position General Summary:

The Information Security Analyst, Scholars Operations Center is a member of the Scholars Operations Center team, providing Tier 2 support to the Florida Scholars Academy program. The team supports students, teachers, and staff in physical locations throughout Florida.

The Florida Scholars Academy program provides in-person instruction to incarcerated students at housing facilities managed by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.

The Information Security Analyst, Scholars Operations Center will work during program business hours to analyze the usage of FLVS systems and respond to actionable findings. Additionally, the position will investigate reports of suspicious behavior and respond accordingly.

Essential Position Functions:
  • Attend daily team standup meetings
  • Respond to security incidents, working with incident response leads and subject matter experts to determine root cause and in creating a post-incident report
  • Provide daily reports of findings and remediations
  • Investigate and resolve incidents from users in ServiceNow
  • Review security event logs and alerts, escalating to engineers and management when necessary
  • Communicate updates to stakeholders regularly and respond to inquiries
  • Document new processes and update existing documentation
  • Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others
  • All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established
  • Work during normally scheduled FLVS holidays with a compensating time-off schedule


(These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.)

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Licensure/Certification:
  • Associate's degree in computer science or information systems or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
  • IT or Cybersecurity certification preferred

Experience:
  • 4 years of providing real-time support during business hours
  • 3 years of examining and responding to network appliance logs
  • 3 years of responding to security incidents
  • 3 years of utilizing remote support tools to provide troubleshooting
  • 1 year of implementing cybersecurity best practices based on policy documentation


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's):
  • Adapts quickly to change and thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with threat-hunting methods and best practices
  • Understands the appropriate use of remote monitoring tools
  • Can prioritize multiple incidents and tasks efficiently while providing regular updates
  • Experience with FortiGate firewall and FortiAnalyzer interfaces
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills


CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Team member carries out essential job functions with accuracy, engages in ongoing and relevant professional learning, applies new knowledge effectively, and demonstrates mastery of job-specific skills

PRODUCTIVITY

Team member produces high quality work, meets organizational and departmental deadlines, balances multiple responsibilities, manages time effectively, and seeks ways to improve processes and productivity

COMMUNICATION

Team member communicates clearly in written and verbal formats, collaborates effectively, demonstrates professionalism in all interactions, exhibits strong interpersonal skills, and contributes to a positive team and professional community

CUSTOMER FOCUS

Team member addresses the needs of internal and external customers, analyzes problems effectively, contributes to innovative solutions, seeks opportunities for improvement, and successfully adapts to change

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:
  • Frequency of travel: Occasional travel is required for meetings, trainings and conferences; location may vary and may require overnight stays
  • Light physical activities and efforts required working in an office environment


(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

About Florida Virtual School

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is a public online school based in Orlando, Florida. The school offers online courses for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as adult learners. FLVS was founded in 1997 as the first statewide Internet-based public high school in the United States. The school has since expanded to offer courses in a variety of subjects, including core academic subjects, electives, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. FLVS has a diverse student body, with students from all 67 counties in Florida, as well as students from other states and countries. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA).
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