Network Security Analyst

Salary : $63,983.00 - $105,570.00 Annually

Location : Lillington, NC

Job Type : Full-Time Regular

Job Number : IT 2160

Department : Information Technology

Opening Date : 01 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 30 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

POSITION SUMMARY

Harnett County is currently recruiting for a Network Security Analyst to provide support and maintenance for the county's technical Infrastructure for Information Technology. This includes : supporting servers, LAN / WAN, storage devices, wireless devices, data, and voice communication environments; overseeing cyber security infrastructure and operations; predicting and protecting against threats; responding and recovering from incidents; and developing governing policies and procedures.

Hiring Range :

63,983.00 to $74,380.00

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION :

• Analyzes security logs; identifies threats, triages and responds to security incidents; and follows internal security protocols.
• Configures security controls in multiple protection systems and IT infrastructure according to policy standards.
• Tests network security controls; coordinates remediation efforts and closure of any identified issues.
• Assists in Countywide broadband infrastructure plan; expands for residents.
• Facilitates and administers end-user IT security training.
• Develops network security policy and procedures.
• Maintains firewalls, routers, VPN appliances, switches, wireless apparatus, and other network equipment.
• Troubleshoots broadband and connectivity issues for remote workers.
• Responsible for systems administration of Laserfiche software
• Maintains all patches on systems including computers and external facing servers
• Configures / maintains MDM server for all mobile devices and creating security policies to protect data on mobile devices
• Assists in Cybersecurity Audits for all Departments (including Health, SHF, 911, etc.)
• Conducts compliance reviews for general support systems, major and minor applications and network infrastructure components to ensure county policy and FISMA requirements are met.
• Works with various internal teams to test, discover, and resolve vulnerabilities.
• Stays current with release security features of internal IT systems and software.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Must be able to perform light work frequently exerting up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; and occasionally requiring to exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects. This work also involves the physical abilities of crawling, crouching, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, lifting, using mental acuity, pulling, pushing, stooping, and expressing ideas by the spoken word. An incumbent must also possess the visual acuity to analyze data and operate a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The employee works in an office environment and responds to changes in goals, priorities, and needs.

Harnett County takes pride in offering an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance, membership in the North Carolina Local Government retirement, free health clinic for employees and anyone in their household and other benefits. To see more information about the benefits offered by Harnett County, click

Please verify that your application includes the following information :

Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed.

Responses to the supplemental questions are verified against the education and work experience provided in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application to determine your qualifications for this position.

What is your highest level of education?

From the list below, please indicate the major coursework of your highest degree.

If you selected "Other Related Field" in the previous question, please list below the major coursework for your degree. (If this question does not apply please type N / A in the space provided below.)

How many years of experience do you have in network security?

Briefly describe your experience in network and system administration. (If this question does not apply, please type N / A in the space provided below.)

Briefly describe your experience with supporting, configuring, programming and troubleshooting LAN and WAN network topologies. (If this question does not apply, please type N / A in the space provided below.)

Briefly describe your experience identifying and evaluating security risks and exposures in the network environment. (If this question does not apply, please type N / A in the space provided below.)

Briefly describe your experience configuring firewalls and include the type of firewalls you have worked with. (If this question does not apply, please type N / A in the space provided below.)

Briefly describe your experience with VPN solutions implementation. (If this question does not apply, please type N / A in the space provided below.)

What wireless solutions have you worked with?

From the list below, please select the certification (s) you currently possess :

Please list any additional certification(s) you are planning to obtain in the near future.

Do you have a valid North Carolina driver's license?

Required Question

Salary : $63,983 - $74,380