IT Security Administrator

Salary: $68,530.00 – $84,977.00 Annually

Location: Flagstaff (Lone Tree Campus),
AZ

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 078-26

Division: Information
Technology Services

Opening Date:
06/16/2026

FLSA
Exempt

Summary
The IT Security Administrator is proficient in both
cybersecurity governance and operational security monitoring within Information Technology Services. The role is responsible for reviewing
existing, developing and maintaining institutional security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory
requirements and best practices, while also contributing directly to the detection, investigation, and response to security threats. The
incumbent collaborates closely with ITS leadership, compliance officers, and technical teams to translate security frameworks into
actionable practices, support audits, and strengthen institutional awareness of cybersecurity risks. In parallel, the Security Analyst
monitors security logs, responds to phishing and email security reports, and works with the Infrastructure team to contain and remediate
threats. This position is both a contributor to governance and a practitioner of security operations, ensuring the confidentiality,
integrity, and availability of institutional information assets.This position reports directly to the Chief Information Officer and receives
technical direction and operational lead from the Director of IT Infrastructure Services and Security. This is a full-time, 12-month,
benefit-eligible position.First Application Review: June 30, 2026 – Open until Filled Applications received by this date will be considered
in the initial pool

Position Summary

The IT Security Administrator is proficient in both
cybersecurity governance and operational security monitoring within Information Technology Services. The role is responsible for reviewing
existing, developing and maintaining institutional security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory
requirements and best practices, while also contributing directly to the detection, investigation, and response to security threats. The
incumbent collaborates closely with ITS leadership, compliance officers, and technical teams to translate security frameworks into
actionable practices, support audits, and strengthen institutional awareness of cybersecurity risks. In parallel, the Security Analyst
monitors security logs, responds to phishing and email security reports, and works with the Infrastructure team to contain and remediate
threats. This position is both a contributor to governance and a practitioner of security operations, ensuring the confidentiality,
integrity, and availability of institutional information assets.

This position reports directly to the Chief Information Officer and
receives technical direction and operational lead from the Director of IT Infrastructure Services and Security. This is a full-time,
12-month, benefit-eligible position.

First Application Review: June 30, 2026 – Open
until Filled

Applications received by this date will be considered in the initial
pool

Salary & Benefits:

• Anticipated Hiring
  Range: $68,530 – $84,977/annual – depending on education and experience
• Cafeteria Plan: In
  addition to the base compensation, benefits-eligible employees receive an extra $6,720 per year to put toward benefit costs or to be used as
  additional take-home pay
• Paid Holidays: 21 (including a full week off between Christmas and New
  Year’s Day and over Spring Break)
• Vacation & Sick Leave: Approximately 17 paid vacation days
  & 9 paid sick leave days accrued annually
• Health Insurance and Other Coverage: seehttps://www.coconino.edu/benefits/full-time-benefits

Coconino Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, write,
  review, and maintain clear, concise, and actionable ITS security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with institutional goals and
  regulatory requirements (e.g., FERPA, GLBA, NIST).
• Collaborate with ITS leadership, compliance officers, and key stakeholders to
  ensure policy documents reflect current operational practices and evolving cybersecurity threats.
• Translate technical security
  controls and frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Controls) into user-friendly documentation for both technical and non-technical
  audiences.
• Ensure version control, audit trails, and documentation integrity are maintained across all ITS security
  documentation.
• Assist in the development of cybersecurity awareness content, acceptable use guidelines, and secure computing
  practices tailored to faculty, staff, and students.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing or reviewing security
  documentation to demonstrate policy compliance and control effectiveness.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices in
  cybersecurity governance to recommend enhancements to institutional policy frameworks.
• Partner with internal ITS teams to document
  technical procedures related to system hardening, access control, network security, and data protection.
• Review and analyze
  infrastructure and security system logs, investigating anomalies and escalating incidents as appropriate.
• Schedule and maintain
  vulnerability scanning, analyze and create documentation of remediation of discovered vulnerabilities.
• Respond to Phish Alert
  submissions, validate potential threats, and provide timely guidance or remediation actions in coordination with senior
  analysts.
• Review suspicious messages quarantined by the email security gateway, making informed release or block decisions to
  protect end users.
• Collaborate with the Infrastructure team to ensure timely detection, analysis, and response to security alerts
  across systems and networks.
• Document incident response activities, lessons learned, and recommendations to strengthen detection and
  response capabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of information security principles, practices, frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001)
  and regulatory requirements. (e.g., FERPA, GLBA)
• Knowledge and skill in log analysis, security event monitoring, and incident
  response processes.
• Knowledge and skill with email security gateways, phishing detection, and remediation
  strategies.
• Ability to write clear and structured policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Knowledge in technical
  documentation, regulatory references, and policy lifecycle management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while
  also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Skill in security awareness, communication, and end-user guidance.
• Skill in
  oral, written, and interpersonal communication.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in
Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Cybersecurity and 3 years of directly related experience; or any equivalent combination
of education, training, and/or experience approved by Information Technology Services and Human Resources.

Preferred

Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a directly related field, certifications in appropriate platforms, and
over 5 years of directly related experience.

Benefits

Coconino Community
College strives to provide our employees with the best benefit options. We know that benefit considerations are extremely important when
making your decision on the next step in your career path.

Here are some of the unique benefit opportunities you can take
advantage of at CCC: Arizona State Retirement System- 100% employer matching beginning on your first day! Cafeteria benefit
allowance, medical, wellness program and clinic, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary short-term disability and CCC tuition
reimbursement. An extremely generous Paid Time Off allotment with accrued vacation and sick hours, including 21 holidays, and
much more!!

To learn more about our full-time benefits, please visitdetailed overview

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