Cyber Risk Consultant

Why Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

We come from humble beginnings — picture a one-person organization created in 1949 to advocate for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Flash forward to today, and we have over 500 employees working together to provide 1,024 school districts with purposeful resources so they can focus on what matters most — excellent and equitable education for all 5.4 million Texas students. 

We feel privileged to work alongside talented team-members who are passionate about education and enjoy learning from new and different perspectives. We believe what makes our organization highly successful is the rich diversity our employees collectively bring to TASB with different backgrounds, skillsets, cultures and ethnicities, gender identities, interests, abilities, and work styles. And our passion for education and learning doesn’t end there. Our culture has always encouraged employees to grow and become their best selves both professionally and personally through a variety of innovative and collaborative development opportunities. You’re likely beginning to see why we’ve been regularly named by Austin Business Journal as a Top Ten Best Places to Work! 

TASB offers competitive pay, rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote work options, flexible schedules, and more. 

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our mission and the educational impact being made in communities across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading!

About You

You are a trusted advisor, passionate about serving Texas schools. You thrive on building strong relationships, simplifying cybersecurity for all users, and supporting school districts through education, consultation, and proactive guidance in an ever-changing digital landscape.

A Typical Day 

• Respond to a district inquiry with customized cyber risk guidance or resource recommendations.
• Deliver a virtual training session or facilitate a panel on emerging cybersecurity threats.
• Collaborate with consultants, claims teams, and member service reps to align on cross-functional support.
• If you’re still reading, we’d love to meet you!

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Provide direct consultation to districts and colleges on cybersecurity risk mitigation and compliance.
• Deliver in-person and virtual trainings tailored to K–12 and higher education audiences.
• Monitor and respond to active cyber threats with timely alerts and proactive outreach.
• Develop and maintain educational resources such as articles, tip sheets, and on-demand videos.
• Build partnerships with TEA, TXSAIO, DIR, and cybersecurity vendors to align efforts and share insights.
• Support internal teams with cybersecurity guidance during member engagements.
• Represent TASB Risk Management Fund at conferences, panels, and professional events.

Skills For Success

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, risk management, information technology, education, or a related field.
• Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CIPP preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' professional experience in cybersecurity, risk consulting, or education-focused IT.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Eligible for TEA campus visitor clearance.
• Comfortable with travel (up to 20%) and hybrid work expectations (2 in-office days per week)
• Collaborative, service-minded, and adaptable to changing needs.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, data privacy, and information risk in K–12 or higher education.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills with a talent for simplifying technical content.

The TASB Difference

• Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
• Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schoolchildren. 
• Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance.
• Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development, wellness seminars, and more. 
• Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
• Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events and tokens of appreciation throughout the year. 

Posting Notices

• The health and safety