IT Security Specialist at Fayetteville State University

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Fayetteville State University is hiring an IT Security Specialist. This position provides governance, risk, and compliance support to the Information Security Office by assisting with policy development, risk assessments, control monitoring, and ensuring regulatory and audit readiness across the university.

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Provide essential governance, risk, and compliance support to the Information Security Office
Assist with policy development, risk assessments, and control monitoring
Ensure implementation of security standards and compliance requirements
Supports regulatory and audit readiness efforts
Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, business analytics, or related field, or equivalent experience
Preferred qualifications include experience in data governance, privacy compliance, and digital transformation projects in higher education or research settings
Preferred certifications include CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity, ISO 27001 Foundations, GRC Analyst (GRCA), or related GRC certificates
Position classified as Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) in the ITS department
Full-time, permanent position with salary commensurate with education and experience
Serves the university community including students, faculty, and staff to ensure secure, innovative technology solutions

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Position Title:	IT Security Specialist
Working Title:	IT Security Specialist
Position Number:	001334
Full-Time Or Part-Time:	Full Time
Time Limited Position:	No
Number of Vacancies:	1
Department:	ITS
Posting Number:	0401904
SHRA/EHRA:	Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Job Category:	Technical
Hiring Range:	Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency:	Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Primary Purpose of the Organization:	Information Technology Services (ITS) explores, implements, maintains, and supports technologies that enable the university to achieve its academic and administrative goals as outlined in FSU’s Strategic Plan. ITS is committed to empowering students, faculty, and staff through reliable, secure, innovative, and future-ready technology solutions that foster operational excellence and advance the university’s teaching, research, and service missions.
Primary Purpose of the Position:	The primary purpose of this position is to provide essential governance, risk, and compliance support to the Information Security Office. This role strengthens the organization’s security posture by assisting with policy development, risk assessments, control monitoring, and documentation required for regulatory and audit readiness. The position ensures that security standards, architectural decisions, and compliance requirements are consistently implemented across the institution, enabling the Information Security Office to operate with accuracy, visibility, and confidence.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:	A bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, business analytics or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
Preferred Qualifications:	Experience leading data governance, privacy compliance initiatives, and digital transformation projects in higher-education or research-intensive institutions. Early career certificates in the information security and GRC space: CompTIA Security+, Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) – ISC2, ISO 27001 Foundations, GRC Analyst (GRCA) or GRC Fundamentals certificates.
Special Instructions To Applicants:
Notice to Applicants:	Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.” Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Additional Information for Applicants:	All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement:	This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement:	Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link:	https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/29538

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Fayetteville State University
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301

Constituent Institution of The University of North Carolina.

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