Position Information
Position Information
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
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
- Other Document
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official
International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
- Other Documents Continued
- Other Documents Continued.