IT Security & Compliance Specialist II - EHRA - Early Career

State of North Carolina • Wake, NC

2d • $107,543 • Hybrid

About The Position

The position is designated Statutory Exempt (EHRA) and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act. This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work in accordance with state policy and the agency’s remote work program but does require weekly onsite work. This is a REPOST. Previous applicants Must Reapply to be considered. We’re excited to announce an opening for an IT Security & Compliance Specialist II with the State of North Carolina’s Department of Information Technology (NCDIT). The Early Career Associate Program is ideal for recent graduates, early-career professionals, or those looking to transition to a new career seeking broad exposure to state IT operations. As a Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in the Enterprise Security Risk Management Office (ESRMO). You’ll help safeguard IT systems and services across the state by shaping, supporting, and strengthening business continuity and disaster recovery programs. You’ll collaborate with executive branch agencies statewide helping them develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans, Disaster Recovery Plans, Continuity of Operations (COOP), Continuity of Government (COG), and pandemic plans. You’ll also advise on selecting, implementing, and optimizing enterprise IT risk and continuity tools.

Requirements

• 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.”

Nice To Haves

• FEMA Level 1 Professional Continuity Practitioner
• FEMA Level II Master Continuity Practitioner
• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) Master Business Continuity Professional (MPCP) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Demonstrated experience with a state, local or federal government entities

Responsibilities

• Support the statewide IT Business Continuity Management program by reviewing agency continuity plans, identifying improvements, and ensuring compliance with statewide standards.
• Partner with agency leadership, security teams, auditors, and IT staff to build and refine recovery strategies for applications, hardware, network infrastructure, data, and telecommunications.
• Serve as the administrator for BC/DR and Emergency Notification System applications.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and alignment of statewide policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide clear documentation, reporting, and recommendations to leadership while establishing statewide metrics.
• Design and deliver BC/DR training and awareness programs.
• Support and guide agencies through exercises, tests, and reviews—and assist in assessing and resolving risk findings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level