Information Security Specialist

1 month ago


Greensboro, North Carolina, United States North Carolina A&T State University Full time
Job Summary

The Information Security Administrator is a mid-level position that provides technical expertise to implement and manage complex cybersecurity systems, lead cybersecurity operations, and protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the university's technology infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a variety of platforms including security incident and event management (SIEM) applications, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint and extended detection and response (EDR/XDR) systems, and network and vulnerability scanning tools.
  • Coordinate with network, system, and security staff in other departments, and provide technical cybersecurity leadership under the guidance of senior security staff.
  • Work closely with senior Information Technology Services (ITS) managers and architects and act as a consultant in cybersecurity-related matters.
  • Report to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and be a mid-level member of the Information Technology Services (ITS) technical staff and security team.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field with one year of experience directly related to the duties of the position, or bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field with two years' experience directly related to the duties of the position.
  • Technical knowledge of and experience with network, server, storage, endpoint, and cybersecurity systems, and related management and monitoring applications.
  • Knowledge of information system, network, and cybersecurity architecture, and integration of disparate technology systems.
  • Significant knowledge of common network protocols such as IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, SNMP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, HTTP, SSH, and RDP.
  • Significant knowledge of technology systems from Microsoft, Linux, VMware, NetApp, Palo Alto, Extreme, Cisco, and other leading vendors.
  • Significant knowledge of and experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR/XDR, network management systems, and network scanning tools.
  • Knowledge of information security standards such as ISO 27002 or NIST SP and their incorporation into technology systems design.
  • Knowledge of incident response and forensics procedures.
  • Knowledge of change control procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated project management experience and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to write scripts to automate processes.
Benefits

North Carolina A&T State University offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including accrued vacation and sick leave, community service leave, Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC health benefits, NCFlex vision, dental, flexible spending account, life insurance, and more.

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.


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