Cyber Systems Administrator - State of North Carolina
Wake County, NC
About the Job
This posting is for vacancy:
65038706
The Cyber Systems Administrator is responsible for actively supporting organization's cybersecurity and compliance efforts. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining the integrity, security and efficiency of the organizations cyber systems infrastructure. Work involves the design and implementation of network control mechanisms that serve to control users’ access to computer networks through such processes as firewalls. Work also involves the implementation of application access control that keeps unauthorized users from accessing a particular computer or network or program. Work involves security scans on network systems, application systems and other computer equipment. This role is responsible for the tactical development and implementation of their organizations risk management, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery plans. Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates threats to internal information technology (IT) systems and/or networks. Work may involve the management and configuration of servers, firewalls, routers, and other network devices to optimize performance and ensure reliability as well as installing and maintaining software applications, patches and updates as needed. Monitors network to actively remediate unauthorized activities and responds to crises or urgent situations within the infrastructure to mitigate immediate and potential threats. Work also involves providing incident response support to State, Local, Tribal and Territorial organizations within the state. Conduct Defensive Cyberspace operations to support mission requirements as directed by The Adjutant General or Governor.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
NCNG's cyber team provides continuous cyber support to the State's critical infrastructure, networks, and data from cyber threats by providing responsive and effective cybersecurity capabilities. NCNG partners with State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial organizations to provide proactive and reactive assistance to ensure critical assets are protected and secured against malicious actors.?NCNG's cyber team provides superior cyber defense and security capabilities in?order?to protect our nation's critical infrastructure and assets. NCNG will leverage?the team's expertise, agility, and readiness to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber?threats in support of federal agencies and our country's cybersecurity posture.
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. 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 result.
About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):
The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor. Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol. Also included are these Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor’s Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.
65038706
The Cyber Systems Administrator is responsible for actively supporting organization's cybersecurity and compliance efforts. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining the integrity, security and efficiency of the organizations cyber systems infrastructure. Work involves the design and implementation of network control mechanisms that serve to control users’ access to computer networks through such processes as firewalls. Work also involves the implementation of application access control that keeps unauthorized users from accessing a particular computer or network or program. Work involves security scans on network systems, application systems and other computer equipment. This role is responsible for the tactical development and implementation of their organizations risk management, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery plans. Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates threats to internal information technology (IT) systems and/or networks. Work may involve the management and configuration of servers, firewalls, routers, and other network devices to optimize performance and ensure reliability as well as installing and maintaining software applications, patches and updates as needed. Monitors network to actively remediate unauthorized activities and responds to crises or urgent situations within the infrastructure to mitigate immediate and potential threats. Work also involves providing incident response support to State, Local, Tribal and Territorial organizations within the state. Conduct Defensive Cyberspace operations to support mission requirements as directed by The Adjutant General or Governor.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
NCNG's cyber team provides continuous cyber support to the State's critical infrastructure, networks, and data from cyber threats by providing responsive and effective cybersecurity capabilities. NCNG partners with State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial organizations to provide proactive and reactive assistance to ensure critical assets are protected and secured against malicious actors.?NCNG's cyber team provides superior cyber defense and security capabilities in?order?to protect our nation's critical infrastructure and assets. NCNG will leverage?the team's expertise, agility, and readiness to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber?threats in support of federal agencies and our country's cybersecurity posture.
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. 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 result.
About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):
The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor. Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol. Also included are these Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor’s Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Wake County, North Carolina
Agency: Dept of Public Safety
Source : State of North Carolina