The Department of Health and Human Services Privacy and Security Office (PSO) is a unit which is located within the Office of the Secretary, Information Technology Division. The PSO provides leadership and direction for the departments privacy, security, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) and compliance activities. This office ensures that Federal, State and Department-wide privacy and security requirements are met for protecting information and technology, and for instituting polices, standards or other associated materials that support these compliance effort.

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining endpoint detection and response (EDR) and insider threat platforms and responding to security alerts generated from the ERD as well as other security tools. The candidate will provide support for both the EDR and insider threat monitoring platform. Lead and oversee deployment, operation, and maintenance of the EDR and insider threat platforms. Provide support response to other security teams in respect to the EDR and insider threat platforms. Identify adjustments and modifications for configuration and identify new opportunities for tools to incorporate into the EDR platform. Coordinate with various teams, such as application and network, to enable adjustments and modifications to be made to the EDR and insider threat platforms. Additional job responsibilities could include working with application security and managing Web Application Firewalls and understanding of Operating Systems (OS), vulnerability management tools, HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

DHHS Information Technology (IT) Division provides enterprise information technology leadership and solutions to the department and their partners so that they can leverage technology, resulting ultimately in delivery of consistent, cost effective, reliable, accessible, and secure services. DHHS IT Division works with business divisions to help ensure the availability and integrity of automated information systems to meet their business goals. DHHS IT Division’s primary information technology services are Application Management, Project Management, Privacy and Security, Financial Management, Health Information Technology, Infrastructure and Service Management.

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits: https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.

For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and end dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates /licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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