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Job Description
InfoSecurity GRC Engineer I Adams 12 Five Star Schools•3.8 Thornton, CO Job Details Full-time $67,707•$101,561 a year 21 hours ago Benefits 457(b) Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications IT governance Computer science Computer Science Vulnerability scanning implementation Overseeing educational regulatory compliance Alarm system monitoring procedures Data privacy compliance management Associate's degree in computer science Technical documentation Program development Triage Security risk assessment investigation Reporting (security system operation) IT system monitoring Vendor coordination IT security awareness training implementation Information Systems Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Mid-level IT compliance audits Incident Escalation Technical report writing Reporting and dashboarding tools Data governance Associate's degree in Information Systems Threat intelligence reports Computer hardware Compliance documentation Customer support ticket management Vulnerability scanning
Full Job Description JobID:
15167
Position Type:
Information Technology/InfoSecurity GRC Engineer I Date Posted:
6/16/2026
Location:
Educational Support Center Closing Date:
06/23/2026 FULL
SALARY RANGE
: IT Level 4 (minimum: $67,707•mid-point: $84,634•maximum: $101,561) The maximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range.
FTE :
1.0 STANDARD
HOURS PER WEEK
: 40 MONTHS
PER YEAR
: 12
JOB CODE :
260604
POSITION TYPE :
PERMANENT
Location:
Thornton, CO Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
SUMMARY :
The InfoSecurity GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) Engineer I ensures the cybersecurity and data privacy posture of the District by performing security and privacy assessments on requested technology, including software, hardware, Chrome extensions, and administrative IT-based systems. This role reviews technical requests to ensure compliance with FERPA, COPPA, and CIPA. They are responsible for conducting vulnerability scans during the technology assessment process, managing governance documentation, and supporting District data privacy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB TASK DESCRIPTIONS
1.
Technology Risk Assessment:
Evaluate technology requests (software, hardware, and Chrome extensions) for security risks and privacy compliance. 2.
Technical Auditing & Scanning:
Execute technical vulnerability scans and privacy audits against requested systems to identify risks before District implementation. 3.
Remediation Management & Vendor Coordination:
Manage technology risk remediation efforts, working with vendors and IT teams to ensure requested systems meet District security standards. 4.
User Awareness Implementation:
Assist or lead in the development and implementation of awareness programs to educate staff and students on data security, privacy, and District policies. 5.
Reporting & Governance Documentation:
Generate technical reports on system vulnerabilities, threat landscapes, and technology risk profiles to maintain transparency in governance operations. 6.
Daily Alarm Monitoring & Alert Triage:
Monitor daily security alarms, review system dashboards, and triage incoming automated alerts to identify potential risks or incidents for immediate resolution or escalation. 7.
Ticket Management & Support Resolution:
Manage, resolve, or escalate routine technical support tickets related to information governance, risk assessments, privacy inquiries, and basic access controls. 8.
Technical Auditing & Compliance:
Conduct technical compliance audits of District systems and monitor for security policy or privacy violations. 9. Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
: Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Two years of similar experience may substitute this education requirement). Zero to two years of experience in IT operations, auditing, or support. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or
CERTIFICATIONS
Criminal background check required for hire. Current certifications relevant to cybersecurity such as Security+, or other relevant certifications preferred.
SALARY INFORMATION
: The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE). This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE. Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate on the employees' education and/or work experience. For additional information, please review our Administrative Compensation Program or review our Administrative Salary Schedule.
BENEFITS INFORMATION
: Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.
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