The Town of Natick & Natick Public Schools
Seeks an IT Security Analyst
Start date: 7/1/2026
We invite you to explore a career with the Town of Natick and the Natick Public Schools.
The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high-quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.
We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.
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
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:
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:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
SELECTION GUIDELINES
The Town of Natick and the Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.
Date Updated: 6/4/2026