IT Security & Compliance Specialist II EHRA Early Career

Agency

Department of Information Technology

Division

DIT Secretary CIO

Job Classification Title

IT Security & Compliance Specialist II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

DT10

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. NCDITs 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

Recruitment Range: Up to $107543

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 agencys remote work program but does require weekly onsite work.

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants Must Reapply to be considered.

Were excited to announce an opening for an IT Security & Compliance Specialist II with the State of North Carolinas Department of Information Technology (NCDIT).

The Early Career Associate Program is ideal for recent graduates early-career professionals or those looking to transition to a new career seeking broad exposure to state IT operations.

As a Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) Specialist youll play a vital role in the Enterprise Security Risk Management Office (ESRMO). Youll help safeguard IT systems and services across the state by shaping supporting and strengthening business continuity and disaster recovery programs.

Youll collaborate with executive branch agencies statewide helping them develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans Disaster Recovery Plans Continuity of Operations (COOP) Continuity of Government (COG) and pandemic plans. Youll also advise on selecting implementing and optimizing enterprise IT risk and continuity tools.

What youll do:
Support the statewide IT Business Continuity Management program by reviewing agency continuity plans identifying improvements and ensuring compliance with statewide standards.
Partner with agency leadership security teams auditors and IT staff to build and refine recovery strategies for applications hardware network infrastructure data and telecommunications.
Serve as the administrator for BC/DR and Emergency Notification System applications.
Contribute to the development implementation and alignment of statewide policies standards and regulatory requirements.
Provide clear documentation reporting and recommendations to leadership while establishing statewide metrics.
Design and deliver BC/DR training and awareness programs.
Support and guide agencies through exercises tests and reviewsand assist in assessing and resolving risk findings.

About the Division:

The Department of Information Technology (DIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC operating two data centers in the state the Eastern Data Center and the Western Data Center and reporting directly to the Office of the Governor. Services that DIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies as well as schools colleges and universities. The State Chief Risk Officer (SCRO) and Deputy State CISO report directly to the State Chief Information Officer (SCIO) and provides leadership and direction for the ESRMO. The ESRMO is organized to help the state meet the requirements of the security standards legislation N.C.G.S. 147-33.110-33.113 and N.C.G.S. 147-33.72c and other legal and regulatory requirements. ESRMO responsibilities for information security include the following: Support the development and maintenance of information security policies standards and procedures by translating business objectives into security policies and standards that support the Statewide Technical Architecture.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

• FEMA Level 1 Professional Continuity Practitioner FEMA Level II Master Continuity Practitioner Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) Master Business Continuity Professional (MPCP) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

• Demonstrated experience with a state local or federal government entities

This position requires a fingerprint-based background search. Hires must agree to a fingerprint-based background search prior to being hired.

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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.

Bachelors degree in computer science or a related IT field or closely related field 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 closely related field 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.

EEO Statement

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.

Recruiter:

Tajia Monae Shatia Brown

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