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DST is looking for an IT Security and Compliance Specialistfor the Information Technology Division. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement.
** This position has a recruitment range of $81,500 - $109,960**
***This position will have the capability to telework one day per week once fully oriented***
The IT Security and Compliance Specialistprovides security expertise to the DST Information Security Manager. It is responsible for protecting agency’s critical and high-risk information assets by designing, maintaining, supporting various security systems and services.
This position will:
- Operate and maintain DST IT Security services.
- Lead and assist in the completion of project addressing IT Security weaknesses or non-compliance.
- Monitor security events and triage alerts to identify, investigate and respond to threats.
- Provide information security consulting to Technical Services, Systems development sections and other sections as needed.
- Assist Information Security Manager in responding to audits and assessments.
- Collaborate with leaders and practitioners in IT security, and other roles across the organization to plan and implement a cybersecurity strategy that meets the business needs of an organization.
- Investigate security trends, emerging threats, vectors and evaluate and implement solutions to mitigate those threats.
- Support Information Security Manager with IT Governance & Risk Compliance(GRC), and Security posture management.
The purpose of the Information Systems Division is to develop, implement and support automated systems that meet the programmatic requirements of the Department of State Treasurer (DST), and to ensure that the information resources are utilized in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. The Division is comprised of three sections
The Information Security Section manages the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of the DST Information Security Program. The team is also responsible for reviewing the existence and reliability of Information Technology (IT) security controls and assessing information security risk to information assets.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Advanced experience in identity and access management systems
- Microsoft 365 Security Operations experience and endpoint security management.
- Moderate knowledge in all aspects of Microsoft Windows including OS, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Security settings.
- Moderate skills in PowerShell scripting
- Moderate knowledge of Linux..
- Moderate networking skills.
- Advanced skills in PowerShell scripting.
- Advanced knowledge in all aspects of Microsoft Windows including OS, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Security settings.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related IT field or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive experience in IT Security or closely related area;
OR
Associate degree in computer science or a related IT field or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive experience in IT Security or closely related area;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
* PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THIS WEBSITE *
This position is subject to a criminal history background check through CastleBranch. In addition, one or more of the following may also be reviewed, depending on the nature and requirements of the position: employment history, professional references, credit history, and educational verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript). Applicants will be required to pass the background check to the satisfaction of the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer. All offers of employment are conditional until the satisfactory completion of the background check.
This office uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with highly qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (OSHR - Work for NC ) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. For additional information about applications and processes with the state of NC Please visit:How Do I Get the Job
The State of North Carolina, and the Department of State Treasurer, is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section "Jobs Applied For".
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference
- North Carolina Army National Guard
- North Carolina Air National Guard
- Must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application.
"See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted and will be considered an incomplete application and will not be processed. Other attachments will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.
Please note, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. For your convenience a couple are listed below:
- International Education Research Foundation - (310) 258-9451 or www.ierf.org
- World Education Services Inc. - (212) 966-6311 or www.wes.org
If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please email Department of State Treasurer at HR@nctreasurer.com.
