IT Security & Compliance Specialist I - EHRA

Adult Correction; North Carolina; Híbrido; USD 76.000 - 114.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The North Carolina Department of Information Technology seeks an IT Security & Compliance Specialist I (NS) to support security operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance across agency systems. This entry-level professional role works under supervision to monitor controls, respond to incidents, and assist with audits.

With a bachelor's in IT and familiarity with NIST/CIS/HIPAA frameworks, you will help develop security documentation, train staff, and report metrics to leadership.

Formación

• Foundational knowledge of information security principles, best practices, and terminology, with an interest in applying that knowledge.
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks, including NIST 800-series, CIS Controls, HIPAA, and State IT security standards.
• Ability to review, interpret policies and technical documents and translate them into practical understanding.

Responsabilidades

• Support implementation and maintenance of security controls across agency systems.
• Monitor security tools, alerts, and reports to identify threats, mitigate risks, and elevate incidents as needed.
• Assist with vulnerability management, security configuration reviews, and access control monitoring.
• Support compliance with state and federal security requirements and frameworks.
• Maintain security documentation, policies, procedures, and system security plans.
• Assist with risk assessments, control evaluations, audits, and remediation tracking.
• Support internal and external audits by gathering documentation and responding to information requests.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, job aids, and process materials.
• Prepare reports, metrics, and status updates on security, risk, compliance, and remediation activities.

Conocimientos

Information security principles

Security frameworks

Policy interpretation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related IT field

Descripción del empleo

Agency Department of Information Technology Division Chief Deputy SCIO Job Classification Title IT Security & Compliance Specialist I (NS) Position Number 60036085 Grade DT08

About Us

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT's mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.

Description of Work

Salary Range: $75,818 - $113,727

The position is designated Statutory Exempt (EHRA) and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work in accordance with state policy and the agency's remote work program but does require weekly onsite work. Any telework will be under the conditions of the state Teleworking Program Policy and the employer may end any teleworking arrangement at any time in the employer's sole discretion.

The Security and Compliance Specialist I supports the Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) information security, risk management, and regulatory compliance programs. This position performs entry-level professional work assisting with security control monitoring, compliance documentation, audit support, and risk tracking in accordance with State of North Carolina IT security policies, standards, and frameworks. The position works under general supervision and follows established procedures and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Information Security Operations

• Support the implementation and maintenance of security controls across agency systems.
• Monitor security tools, alerts, and reports to identify threats, mitigate risks, and elevate incidents as needed.
• Assist with vulnerability management, security configuration reviews, and access control monitoring.
• Support the administration of firewalls, VPNs, web application firewalls (WAFs), and other security technologies.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Support compliance with state and federal security requirements and frameworks, including NIST, CIS, HIPAA, and the NC Statewide Information Security Manual.
• Maintain security documentation, policies, procedures, and system security plans.
• Assist with risk assessments, control evaluations, audits, and remediation tracking.

Audit & Security Assessments

• Support internal and external audits by gathering documentation and responding to information requests.
• Assist with annual risk assessments, security reviews, and validation of security controls.
• Document findings and track corrective actions to completion.

Security Awareness & Training

• Support security awareness initiatives, training programs, and user guidance.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, job aids, and process materials.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Partner with IT teams, business units, and external stakeholders to support security and compliance objectives.
• Prepare reports, metrics, and status updates on security, risk, compliance, and remediation activities.
• Communicate risks, issues, and progress to leadership and security management.

About the Division

The Information Technology Services division supports the constituent programs and divisions of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality with tools and technologies necessary to effectively advance DEQs mission of conserving and protecting North Carolina's natural resources.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Foundational knowledge of information security principles, best practices, and terminology, with an interest in putting that knowledge into action.
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks, including the NIST 800-series, CIS Controls, HIPAA and State IT security standards.
• Ability to review and interpret policies, procedures, and technical documentation and translate them into practical understanding.

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Minimum Education and Experience

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 accredit