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North Carolina Department of Public Safety · 1 day ago

Cyber Security Manager

Wake County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$84K/yr - $95K/yr

2+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is committed to safeguarding the lives and property of citizens through various public safety divisions. They are seeking a Cyber Security Manager to lead cybersecurity and compliance efforts, develop security measures, conduct security scans, and mentor junior team members.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementPublic Safety

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leadership and oversight of organization-wide cybersecurity and compliance efforts

Developing and implementing advanced security measures and protocols

Conducting comprehensive security scans on network systems, application systems, and other computer equipment

Tactical development and implementation of risk management, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery plans

Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating threats to internal IT systems and networks

Driving the testing, implementation, deployment, maintenance, and review of infrastructure hardware and software

Proactively monitoring networks to detect and remediate unauthorized activities

Responding swiftly to crises or urgent situations to mitigate potential threats

Performing in-depth assessments of systems and networks, identifying deviations from acceptable configurations, agency policies, and regulatory requirements

Executing Defensive Cyberspace operations to support mission requirements as directed by senior leadership

Providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members

Qualification

Cybersecurity leadershipRisk managementPenetration testingVulnerability analysisMalware analysisTeam mentorshipCrisis managementBusiness continuity planningDisaster recovery

Required

Bachelor's 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

Experience with vulnerability databases like CVE, NVD, and exploit databases to keep up with the latest threats

Experience in reverse engineering to analyze malware and the development of custom exploits

Experience conducting complex penetration tests on networks, applications, and systems, identifying vulnerabilities and assessing their potential impact