Cloud and Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Title: Cloud and Cybersecurity Engineer

Department: System Support

Reports To: Director of Cybersecurity & Infrastructure

Compensation: $95,000

TRS Classification: Non-Classified

Summary:

The Cloud and Cybersecurity Engineer leads efforts to secure the district’s cloud and on-premises technology environment. This role oversees cybersecurity practices, supports risk and vulnerability management, and guides secure cloud architecture across platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. Working closely with IT teams and vendors, the engineer ensures best practices, supports system integration, and maintains clear documentation and reporting. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Cybersecurity Program Oversight  

• Provide overall cybersecurity oversight for the school/district environment.
• Monitor the effectiveness of security controls across cloud and on-prem systems.
• Partner with IT teams to ensure cybersecurity best practices are consistently applied.
• Support risk assessments and security planning efforts.

Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture

• Lead and advise on secure cloud infrastructure decisions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to design and review cloud architectures.
• Establish and maintain cloud security standards, guardrails, and best practices.
• Support cloud migrations and modernization efforts with a security-first approach.

Vulnerability Management & Risk Reduction

• Identify, assess, and coordinate remediation of security vulnerabilities.
• Review findings from vulnerability scans, audits, and security tools.
• Prioritize remediation efforts based on risk and operational impact.
• Track remediation progress and communicate risk status to leadership.

Security Vendor & Tool Management

• Oversee relationships with cybersecurity vendors and service providers.
• Evaluate security tools and services for effectiveness and alignment with needs.
• Coordinate with vendors on implementation, support, and issue resolution.
• Assist with vendor renewals, reviews, and strategic planning.

Collaboration and Support

• Collaborate with other System Support Teams to ensure proper integration and smooth communication between network infrastructure and other technology components.
• Provide technical guidance to network & system administrators and other IT Service Desk staff on best practices and troubleshooting techniques.
• Assist with the setup and maintenance of virtual environments, cloud-based networking, and hybrid networks.

Documentation and Reporting

• Create, update, and maintain diagrams, topologies, configurations, and documentation to reflect the current state of the infrastructure.
• Generate reports on cloud performance, incidents, and security findings for management review.
• Review, rate, or propose annual cloud budgeting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• There are no supervisory responsibilities at this time. 

Education and/or Experience:              

• 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, or related fields.
• Experience working in AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud.
• Relevant certifications (preferred, not required):
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, Security )
• Strong understanding of:
• Cloud security and shared responsibility models
• Identity and access management (IAM)
• Network and infrastructure security fundamentals

Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating vulnerability remediation efforts.
• Ability to communicate risk and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (NIST, CIS, Zero Trust).
• Experience managing or coordinating security vendors.
• Collaborate with other technology teams to ensure proper integrations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to present effectively and persuasively.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to learn information systems quickly, work independently, and to be e?ective in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Extensive experience with core software applications, 
• Strong research abilities.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently and to be e?ective in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to learn and navigate new software quickly.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and follow-through. 
• Passionate commitment to the mission of school choice.
• Ability to maintain professional con?dentiality and comply with FERPA guidelines.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret internal communications as well as legal documents.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with district staff, families and students both verbally and in writing, responding to common inquiries and/or requests for assistance.

Mathematical Skills:                   

• Basic math and accounting skills required.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

Computer Skills:                   

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Google Suite with the ability to manage multiple computer screens.
• Must have a high aptitude to learn new software as necessary for the business operations of the school.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

• Current driver's license.
• Valid car insurance.

Other Qualifications:                 

• Must be able to pass a state-mandated background check after a conditional offer of employment is made.
• Must have favorable employment references.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position primarily reports to the Epic Asset office in Oklahoma City and offers a blend of remote work opportunities as well. Travel to various Epic sites across the state may be required. The noise level is quiet to moderately loud (when students are present). 

Epic Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For reasonable accommodations of a disability during the hiring process, please email Epic.hr@epiccharterschools.org. Someone will call you to discuss further.