IT Security Professional

Position Overview

IT Security Professional I supports the institution’s information security program through risk management, compliance, vulnerability management, and security operations activities. The role emphasizes both proactive and reactive cybersecurity practices, policy development and validation, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to protect institutional data, systems, and research assets. The position reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NC State – Health Benefits
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11–12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount and more.

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity alerts, incidents, and suspicious activity.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of security technologies, controls, and operational processes across endpoint, identity, cloud, email, and network environments.
• Assist with vulnerability management, access management, risk assessments, security reviews, and cybersecurity projects.
• Participate in incident response activities including triage, containment, remediation, documentation, and escalation.
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices relevant to higher education and enterprise environments.
• Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of security policies, standards, procedures, compliance activities, and operational documentation.
• Support audit activities, third‑party security reviews, and evaluation of security technologies and services.
• Collaborate with university departments, technical teams, vendors, and external stakeholders to provide guidance on cybersecurity initiatives, institutional security practices, policies, standards, and risk reduction efforts.
• Support institutional security awareness and phishing education initiatives across the university community.
• Communicate technical security information effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences in support of operational and strategic cybersecurity objectives.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with information security concepts including vulnerability management, incident response, identity and access management, endpoint security, email security, and risk management.
• Ability to analyze, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity events, alerts, and operational issues.
• Familiarity with enterprise technologies, cloud‑based services, and security‑related platforms.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and interpret security documentation, governance, and technical information.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse university environment while managing multiple priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience supporting information security, cybersecurity, systems administration, networking, compliance, or related information technology functions, including familiarity with cybersecurity principles, enterprise technologies, and cloud‑based environments.
• Relevant internships, military experience, technical training, industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Microsoft SC‑900, SC‑200, SC‑300, ISC² SSCP, ISACA CISA certifications, or equivalent hands‑on experience may be considered.

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