IT Cybersecurity & Compliance Specialist
- Employer
- NC State University
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
View more categoriesView less categories
- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Assessment, Accreditation & Compliance, Institutional Research & Planning
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
PG193890EP
Internal Recruitment :No
Working Title:IT Cybersecurity & Compliance Specialist
Anticipated Hiring Range:$95,000 - $115,000
Work Schedule:Monday- Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Job Location:Asheville, NC
Department :NC Institute of Climate Studies
About the Department:The North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies (NCICS) is a UNC inter-institutional research institute whose primary focus is to promote the discovery of new knowledge about global, regional, and local climate variability and its impacts; and to provide information that is critical for determining trends and validating climate forecasts at all these spatial scales. A primary activity of NCICS is the operation of the NOAA Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth Systems Science (CISESS) formed through a consortium of academic, non-profit, and community organizations with leadership from the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) and North Carolina State University (NCSU) on behalf of the University of North Carolina (UNC) System. CISESS provides foci for collaborative research and associated activities in support of NOAA mission goals related to meteorological satellite and climate data and information research and development.
Essential Job Duties:The North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies IT Cybersecurity and Compliance Specialist will plan, coordinate and implement security measures to protect information and information processing assets. This position will be pivotal in safeguarding our information systems and assets against unauthorized access, attacks, and data breaches. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our security frameworks, manage risk, and ensure compliance with national and international information security standards. The incumbent will work with both technical and non-technical staff, ensuring that our systems are secure and compliant with federal and organizational standards.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Security Implementation: This role leverages a robust understanding of OS, application, network, and distributed computing security. You will design and implement controls to protect sensitive data and ensure secure access to our networks and systems.
- Endpoint Protection: Develop strategies and implement solutions for comprehensive endpoint protection.
- Single Sign On (SSO) and Identity Access Management (IAM): Manage and improve single sign on and identity access controls, including integration with IAM providers, to ensure secure and efficient access management.
- Compliance and Standards: Ensure all systems meet compliance requirements with an emphasis on cloud environments and federal computing standards. Utilize policy-as-code approaches to automate and enforce security policies.
- Education and Training: Lead educational initiatives on security practices for a diverse range of institute staff, from technical to non-technical roles.
- Vulnerability and Threat Management: Proactively scan for vulnerabilities within the system infrastructure and implement appropriate measures to mitigate identified risks. Manage ongoing threats and coordinate incident responses to minimize impact on institute activity.
- Disaster Recovery and Continuity: Lead in the planning and execution of disaster recovery strategies and continuity plans. Ensure all systems and protocols are in place to maintain operations in the event of a crisis.
- Research and Development: Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity technologies and trends. Evaluate and recommend new security tools and techniques to strengthen our security infrastructure.
- Other Responsibilities: Provide clear recommendations to institute and NOAA leadership regarding security threats, proactive mitigation, and risk management.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- BS in Computer Science or related field or an Associate degree in a related field plus three years of relevant experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in IT security, focusing on cloud security, endpoint protection, identity access management, or penetration testing.
- Strong knowledge of secure coding practices and languages, with familiarity in security best practices and standards.
- Proficiency in remote access security practices.
- Understanding of encryption and programming concepts related to security.
- Experience with federal computing requirements and implementation of x509 security certificates.
- Proficient with identity providers, Jamf, AWS, MacOS, Linux, CI/CD pipelines, Containers, and Kubernetes
- Proficient with system intelligence / security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
- CISSP Certification.
- Familiarity with compliance paradigms across various standards.
- Experience in handling large-scale security incidents and crisis management.
Preferred Soft Skills
- Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and enforce policies when necessary.
- Leadership skills with the capacity to take charge in crisis situations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of documenting and explaining security measures and compliance clearly.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required:No
Commercial Driver's License required:No
Job Open Date:01/09/2025
Anticipated Close Date:Open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants:Applicants should submit a resume/cv, cover letter, and names and complete contact information for at least three professional references, including email addresses and phone numbers.
Position Number:00111236
Position Type:Exempt Professional Staff
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):1.0
Appointment:12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID:063001 - NC Institute of Climate Studies
AA/EEO:NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Organization
NC State: Think and Do
NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.
Our 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).
Overcoming Challenges, Improving Lives
NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.
Our research doesn't just get published in a journal or sit on a shelf; it makes an impact. NC State is No. 6 nationwide in commercialization agreements based on university research, and we're No. 2 among universities without a medical school. Our Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to citizens in all 100 North Carolina counties. In addition, our industrial extension unit — Industry Expansion Solutions — has created an economic benefit for the state's manufacturers averaging $149 million per year since 2005.
Bright Minds Creating a Bold Future
NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.
Our Centennial Campus, an award-winning public-private research campus, is home to more than 70 partner organizations working alongside more than 70 NC State research and academic units. Centennial is also the location of the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed “the library of the future.”
In Raleigh and Around the World
It all happens in one of the best cities in America. A top spot for job-seekers and tech professionals, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a leading urban center:
- No. 2 hot spot for tech jobs (Forbes, 2016)
- No. 3 best city for young professionals (Forbes, 2016)
- No. 4 best city for jobs (Glassdoor.com, 2017)
- No. 4 best place to live (U.S. News & World Report, 2016)
- Best big city in the Southeast (Time, 2016)
- Selected as a Google Fiber expansion city
With Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.
More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert