Security Network Analyst

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. They are seeking an IT Security and Network Analyst to safeguard organizational information systems and maintain network infrastructure, ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations. Responsibilities Monitor, manage, and maintain security posture across cloud environments as the primary resource Ensure adherence to state and federal security standards, regulations, and compliance frameworks Conduct proactive threat assessment and vulnerability management to identify and remediate security risks Adhere to security controls, policies, and procedures in alignment with industry best practices Participate in security incident response and root cause analysis Be the secondary resource to manage security tools and technologies including firewalls, DNS security, web filtering, and endpoint protection solutions Assist network engineering teams in maintaining optimal network performance, reliability, and security Monitor network traffic patterns and performance metrics to identify potential issues or bottlenecks Support network troubleshooting efforts and participate in root cause analysis of network-related incidents Collaborate on network security implementations including access control lists, VPN configurations, and network segmentation Assist with network capacity planning and infrastructure optimization initiatives Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive documentation for security procedures, network configurations, and operational processes Create and maintain security policies, standards, and guidelines Document incident response procedures and lessons learned Maintain network topology diagrams, configuration documentation, and change management records Ensure all documentation meets organizational standards and regulatory requirements Partner with IT teams, business units, and external stakeholders to identify and resolve technical security issues Participate in security assessments and risk management initiatives Collaborate with cloud infrastructure teams to enhance security posture of enterprise cloud environments Work with vendors and third-party security providers to implement and maintain security solutions Support security awareness training and education initiatives across the organization Skills Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution Associate degree in computer science, or a related technical field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of networking related experience High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of networking related experience An equivalent combination of education and experience Experience supporting security operations in cloud or hybrid environments to ensure secure configuration and governance across services Working knowledge of secure network infrastructure, including performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementing security controls Demonstrated experience supporting security operations and incident response, including log analysis, threat identification, system isolation, and cross-team coordination to mitigate risks Possess Security+ and/or Network+ certifications Benefits 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans WeSave Employee Discounts Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Company Overview The N.C. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is