North Carolina Department of Justice

Description of Work

As of January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $84,363 - $126,529.

Not sure you meet all listed requirements? Let our team take a look. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

THE STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW HIRE TO THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO $84,363 to $101,145. Salary offers for the selected candidate are based on the candidate's education and experience related to the position, as well as our agency budget and equity.

The purpose of this position is to enhance the security efforts of the entire Department. The Department needs an experienced individual to focus on all elements of cybersecurity. The Department of Information Technology officially adopted the NIST Risk Management Framework as the state standard for managing risk and security.

Cybersecurity addresses application security, information security, network security, disaster recovery with business continuity planning, and operational security. The nature of today’s security risks are constantly changing and evolving and creating a new/separate position enables greater separation of duties from security and operational activities with a focus on cybersecurity. 

• This position works to supervise and manage the development of an NIST 800-53 based security program necessary to ensure the safety of information systems and to protect the system from intentional (unauthorized) or accidental (inadvertent) access or destruction. This position provides reports and documentation as required by the legislature to the Department of Information Technology.
• Position works with the CIO and the Infrastructure Manager to identify and implement security, risk and mitigation plans for the wired and wireless operations including data, software applications, hardware, telecommunications, and computer installations.
• This position is responsible for evaluating security exposures and threats to determine the level of security necessary to protect the systems utilized by the Department.
• This position is responsible for security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, content filtering and other security devices or software as required. They will work with IT managers to determine appropriate security policies for application and operational resources. 
• This position will work with the CODIS Administrator to provide security design, management, and recommendations for the CODIS implementation of the State Crime Laboratory. 
• This position will oversee a comprehensive incident response program providing prompt response to detected security threats and breaches.
• Position analyzes security needs based on the data classification and provides implementation guidance to meet all required Department and state policies, including system security review for new and existing systems.
• The position will provide network configuration, implementation, and maintenance and assist with fault escalation communication to the Department. 
• The position will assist with the development of the IT Departments Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plan.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is DT10. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY or MAY NOT result.

The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits. 

Division Information:

NC Department of Justice Information Technology Division is responsible for the design, development, and deployment of new business applications and continuous support of existing applications. The division is also responsible for supporting all networking associated with the DOJ computers including assessing needs for required hardware and system products. The infrastructure is a mission critical environment supporting the legal services and criminal justice users. Finally, the division is constantly engaged in research and planning to position its environment to be consistent with North Carolina’s statewide technical architecture.

Department Information:

The North Carolina Department of Justice works to prevent crime and support law enforcement, to safeguard consumers, and to defend the State, its people, and their constitutional rights.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Experience with secure networking technologies such as firewalls, EDR and/or IDS/IPS technologies, VLANs, and/or ACLs.
• Experience with MS 365 security and/or MS 365 compliance center.
• Experience performing or supporting information security threat assessments and/or audits.

Management Preference: Candidate current certified with the nationally recognized ComptiaSecuirty+, CISSP, and/or CISA.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.

Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required. 

Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application. If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.

Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Application status: To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.

If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office.

The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

NC Department of Justice Human Resources

humanresources@ncdoj.gov 

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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