IT Security Professional I

About the role

Join Information Security Services at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) as an IT Security Professional I. This role supports the institution's information security program through risk management, compliance, vulnerability management, and security operations activities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity alerts, incidents, and suspicious activity.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of security technologies, controls, and operational processes across endpoint, identity, cloud, email, and network environments.
• Aid in vulnerability management, access management, risk assessments, security reviews, and cybersecurity projects aimed at strengthening the institution’s security posture.
• Participate in incident response activities including triage, containment, remediation, documentation, and escalation.
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices relevant to higher education and enterprise environments.
• Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of security policies, standards, procedures, compliance activities, and operational documentation.
• Support audit activities, third-party security reviews, and evaluations of security technologies and services.
• Collaborate with university departments, technical teams, vendors, and external stakeholders to provide guidance on cybersecurity initiatives, institutional security practices, policies, standards, and risk reduction efforts.
• Support institutional security awareness and phishing education initiatives across the university community.
• Communicate technical security information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences in support of the operational and strategic cybersecurity objectives of the university and the Information Security Office.

Requirements

• Minimum Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience supporting information security, cybersecurity, systems administration, networking, compliance, or related information technology functions, including familiarity with cybersecurity principles, enterprise technologies, and cloud-based environments.
• Relevant internships, military experience, technical training, industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Microsoft SC-900, SC-200, SC-300, ISC2 SSCP, ISACA CISA certifications, or equivalent hands-on experience may be considered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with information security concepts including vulnerability management, incident response, identity and access management, endpoint security, email security, and risk management.
• Ability to analyze, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity events, alerts, and operational issues.
• Familiarity with enterprise technologies, cloud-based services, and security-related platforms.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and interpret security documentation, governance, and technical information.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse university environment while managing multiple priorities.

Skills

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with information security concepts including vulnerability management, incident response, identity and access management, endpoint security, email security, and risk management.
• Ability to analyze, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity events, alerts, and operational issues.
• Familiarity with enterprise technologies, cloud-based services, and security-related platforms.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and interpret security documentation, governance, and technical information.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse university environment while managing multiple priorities.

Benefits

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more: Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Community Service Leave, NC State – Health Benefits, NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more, 11-12 Paid Holidays, Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS), Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Campus Recreation Center Discount, University Bookstore Discount and more.

Pay

The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate’s educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours/week, 12 months)