Incident Response & Vulnerability Management Specialist

nc.gov

Wake County, NC, United States
Base: $87,617.00 - $94,296.00; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Incident response lifecycle
Vulnerability management
Cybersecurity incidents
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking an Incident Response & Vulnerability Management Specialist to oversee incident response and vulnerability management for its IT infrastructure and K12 cybersecurity program. The role requires expertise in cybersecurity, compliance with state security standards, and strong analytical skills

Job Summary

  • The IT Security and Compliance Specialist II is the subject matter expert on Incident Response and Vulnerability management for both NC Department of Public Instruction (DPI) IT infrastructure and systems as well as the DPI K12 Cybersecurity program.
  • This position is responsible for the Incident Response lifecycle to include identifying, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents.
  • For the DPI K12 Cybersecurity program, the position will act as the primary point of contact when a PSU requires cybersecurity incident response support from DPI.

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The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking an Incident Response & Vulnerability Management Specialist to oversee incident response and vulnerability management for its IT infrastructure and K12 cybersecurity program. The role requires expertise in cybersecurity, compliance with state security standards, and strong analytical skills.

Salary

Base: $87,617.00 - $94,296.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Incident Response lifecycle
  • Vulnerability management
  • Cybersecurity incidents
  • Remediation of security vulnerabilities
  • State Information Security Manual (SISM)

Nice-to-have

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
  • Leadership of IT and digital learning initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related IT field and two years of progressive experience in IT Security
  • Associate degree in computer science or related IT field and three years of progressive experience in IT security
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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