IT Security Professional I

Information Technology Services, in collaboration with the campus community, provides technological solutions and services for students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of the NCCU mission and strategic plan.

Information Security Services, is responsible for advancing and supporting the university's cybersecurity, governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives. The office works collaboratively with the rest of Information Technology Services and campus stakeholders to protect institutional information assets, support regulatory and policy requirements, reduce institutional cyber risk, and promote a culture of information security awareness while enabling the university's academic, research, and administrative mission.

Primary Purpose of Position

The IT Security Professional, Analyst supports the institution's information security program through risk management, compliance, vulnerability management, and security operations activities. This role emphasizes both proactive and reactive cybersecurity practices, policy development and validation, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to protect institutional data, systems, and research assets.

The position reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), assisting with implementing and maintaining security controls, responding to cybersecurity events, supporting governance and compliance initiatives, and promoting security best practices across the university environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

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.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Pre-Employment Requirement

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
• North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

Work Location Fully On-site (dedicated office at Duty Station)