Seeks an IT Security Analyst

Start date: 7/1/2026

Job Title

IT Security Analyst

Location

Central Office

Reports To

Chief Technology Officer (Town and School)

Work days/FTE

12 Months/1.0 FTE

Salary

$80,000 - $135,000 per year

Benefits Eligible?

Yes

JOB GOAL:

The IT Security Analyst is a hands-on role, responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the town and the school district's physical campuses and digital infrastructure. This position bridges the gap between physical security and cybersecurity to safeguard students, staff, and assets. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in IT operations within an educational or public sector setting and be able to conduct threat assessments, incident response, and implement risk mitigation solutions in both physical and digital environments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT operations and/or a security-related role (physical and/or cyber).
• Knowledge of various security frameworks (ie: CIS Critical Security Controls, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, etc.), incident response procedures, and physical security technologies.
• Familiarity with K-12 education compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with Municipal departments and operations (Police (CJIS), Fire, Libraries, etc)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, Security+, CEH, CPP (ASIS), or similar.
• Experience in a K-12 or public education and/or municipal environment.
• Experience working with vendors and managing security projects.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts data privacy laws, student data privacy laws, and school safety procedures.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Phone, intercom, personal computer and software applications as outlined above, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers, and fax machine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)

Cybersecurity:

• Proactively audit the town and school networks, systems, and devices to evaluate our controls and ability to respond to cyber threats.
• Provide cybersecurity awareness training and promote the use of approved tools to all employees, faculty, and staff.
• Conduct regular proactive phishing campaigns to identify additional employee training needs.
• Ensure compliance with FERPA, CIPA, and other relevant laws and policies related to student data privacy.
• Establish a standardized data privacy agreement for municipalities in collaboration with local communities and incorporate it into our own town's IT procurement process.

Physical Security:

• Evaluate, implement, maintain, and document physical security systems such as access control, video surveillance (CCTV), alarms, paging, radios, and visitor management systems.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments of physical facilities to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement, emergency management, and school resource officers for coordinated safety planning.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of emergency response procedures, lockdown drills, and crisis management plans.
• Support the installation and maintenance of security systems and hardware across the town and schools.
• Assist in incident investigations involving physical breaches or threats.

General:

• Work on and manage special projects as assigned by the Chief Technology Officer.

• Remain current on industry trends in information technology, investigate new technologies, and make recommendations to the Chief Technology Officer.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.

Any other relative duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily, and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Perform work in an office environment and/or school/public municipal setting (ie: public saftey, library, community center).
• Occasional travel between school and town sites is required.
• Must be available for emergency response during security incidents.
• Move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations.
• On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces;
• Remain in a stationary position for periods of time;
• Operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.);
• Read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids;
• Position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;
• Communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;
• Observe details at close range
• In the school setting, ensure the safety of students
• Multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;
• Lifting up to and including 25 lbs
• Tolerate the noise level in the work environment from moderate to loud.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

SELECTION GUIDELINES

• Formal application
• Rating of education and experience
• Oral interviews
• Reference check
• Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

Date Updated: 6/4/2026