Hybrid IT Security & Compliance Specialist I

Department of Information Technology; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Information Technology is seeking an IT Security & Compliance Specialist I (NS) to support security controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance across agency systems. This EHRA exempt role may offer hybrid remote work with weekly onsite requirements.

Under general supervision, you will assist with security monitoring, documentation, audits, and remediation tracking, aligning with NIST, CIS, HIPAA, and NC IT security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related IT field with 1 year IT security experience.
• Associate degree in IT with 2 years IT security experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Support security controls implementation and maintenance across agency systems.
• Assist with compliance with NIST, CIS, HIPAA, and state IT security standards.
• Support audits, risk assessments, and remediation tracking.
• Help with security awareness, training, and documentation.
• Collaborate with IT teams and leadership to report progress.

Skills

Information security

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Security monitoring

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related IT field

Associate degree in Computer Science or related IT field

Tools

SIEM tools

Firewall management

VPNs

WAFs

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Information Technology is seeking an IT Security & Compliance Specialist I (NS) to support security controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance across agency systems. This EHRA exempt role may offer hybrid remote work with weekly onsite requirements.

Under general supervision, you will assist with security monitoring, documentation, audits, and remediation tracking, aligning with NIST, CIS, HIPAA, and NC IT security standards.