N.C. Department of Information Technology · 6 days ago
IT Security , Compliance Specialist II
Wake County, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$84K/yr - $127K/yr
2+ years expThe N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC, providing technology services to state agencies. The IT Security & Compliance Specialist II position focuses on supporting the statewide Business Continuity Management program and ensuring the continuity of agency operations through effective planning and risk management.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supporting the statewide IT BCM program to ensure continuity of service to agency operations and to safeguard information technology assets against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure by reviewing annual agency business continuity plans and continuity of operations plans for compliance with applicable policies as well as identifying opportunities for improvement
Ensuring the continuity of business processes by collaborating with agency management, risk assessment staff, auditors, facilities, security departments, and other agency personnel to identify and formulate contingency plans for prompt recovery of state agency applications, hardware, data, network, and telecommunications and assisting with the development of DR strategies as needed
Serving as an administrator for the Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) and Emergency Notification System applications
Supporting the development and adherence to statewide policies, standards and procedures and relevant regulatory requirements and provide statewide leadership in the analysis, mitigation, and resolution of Information Technology risks, as they relate to business continuity and disaster recovery
Providing status reporting, documentation, and recommendations to management along with establishing statewide metrics consistent with contingency plan requirements
Creating and administering BC/DR training and awareness opportunities
Assisting and supporting agency contingency/recovery plan exercises, reviews and tests which includes accessing risk of any identified deficiencies and advising in remediation activities
Qualification
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
This position requires a fingerprint-based background search. Hires must agree to a fingerprint-based background search prior to being hired
Preferred
FEMA Level 1 Professional Continuity Practitioner, FEMA Level II Master Continuity Practitioner, Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) Master Business Continuity Professional (MPCP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Demonstrated experience with a state, local or federal government entities
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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