IT Security and Compliance Specialist I

The IT Security and Compliance Specialist I is responsible for actively supporting organization’s cybersecurity and compliance efforts. This role plays a crucial part in implementing security measures and ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations. Work involves the design and implementation of network control mechanisms that serve to control users’ access to computer networks through such processes as firewalls. Work also involves the implementation of application access control that keeps unauthorized users from accessing a particular computer or network or program. Work involves security scans on network systems, application systems and other computer equipment. This role is responsible for the tactical development and implementation of their agency’s/university’s risk management, business continuity planning and disaster recovery plans. Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates threats to internal information technology (IT) systems and/or networks. Work may involve the testing, implementation, deployment, maintenance, review, or administration of infrastructure hardware and software that are required to effectively management the network and security resources. Monitors network to actively remediate unauthorized activities and responds to crises or urgent situations within the infrastructure to mitigate immediate and potential threats. Work also involves performing assessments of systems and networks within the network and identifying where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, agency policies, and/or state and federal regulations. Conduct Defensive Cyberspace operations to support mission requirements as directed by The Adjutant General or Governor.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance., The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences., * Experience with Network Concepts such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, Encryption, or Access Control Mechanisms.

• Experience operating a wide range of Security Assessments Tools such as Nessus, Nmap, Burpe Suit, or Metasploit.

• Knowledge of Compliance Audits or Adhereance to Industry Regulations and Standards within Network Security Practices.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

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Transcripts

• Attaching transcripts is optional; however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.

• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.

• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification:

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:

• A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).

• A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.” PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

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Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related IT related field or closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year experience in IT Security; or Associate degree in computer science or a related IT related field or closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in IT Security; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina., The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.