IT Security Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $85K - $104K

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ October 2nd, 2025

CISM CISSP SIEM

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring an IT Security Specialist. This role requires triaging IT security incidents, conducting security assessments and audits, ensuring compliance with school policies, and providing security consultation to support the UNC School of Medicine's information security operations.

Highlights

Manage and respond to IT security incidents including log and forensic analysis.
Conduct IT security assessments and audits to ensure policy and regulatory compliance.
Provide risk mitigation strategies and communicate risk assessment findings.
Support information security operations through incident handling, troubleshooting, and technology evaluation.
Experience with security technologies like SIEM, EDR, device encryption, antivirus, and vulnerability management.
Required qualifications include a Master's degree with 1-2 years of experience or Bachelor's with 2-4 years, or equivalent education and experience combination.
Preferred experience in information security within higher education, medical, or healthcare environments, with certifications such as CISSP or CISM.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential.
Full-time permanent position with an annual salary range of $85,000 to $104,000.
Employment involves supporting the UNC School of Medicine and collaborating closely with clients and staff in a hybrid work environment.