Director, IT Security

March 18

🌵 Arizona – Remote

Although this job is listed in Arizona, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

🤠 Texas – Remote

Although this job is listed in Texas, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $125k - $150k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👮‍♂️ Security Engineer

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Stellar Virtual

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Stellar Virtual is a provider of tuition-free virtual public schools, offering K-12 education online. The company operates in Texas, Arizona, and Indiana, and serves over 20,000 students. Stellar Virtual offers a comprehensive curriculum with options for asynchronous learning with live support, career and technology-focused education, early college credit, and mental health support. They emphasize flexible scheduling, certified teachers, and career pathways for students.

201 - 500 employees

📚 Education

📋 Description

• The IT Security Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the organization's cybersecurity strategy to protect IT systems, networks, and data from cyber threats for a large online K-12 charter school serving tens of thousands of students. • This role requires balancing robust cybersecurity with the unique needs of digital education environments and protecting student data while enabling effective online learning. • This role involves overseeing security policies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, leading incident response efforts, and collaborating with business units to strengthen the organization's overall security posture.

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in IT security, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role. • Experience implementing security in K-12 educational environments, preferably in online/digital learning contexts. • Knowledge of educational technology platforms and their unique security requirements. • Understanding of the balance between security controls and accessibility needs in education. • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements. • Expertise in network security, cloud security, identity & access management, and endpoint security. • Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability mgmt. platforms. • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to work under pressure and handle security incidents effectively. • Experience managing cybersecurity operations, risk management, and compliance programs.