Security Specialist

NC DHHS - Privacy and Security Office (PSO) requiring services of an IT Security Architecture to assist and assess the CWIS. -Strong understanding of security principles, including secure coding practices, vulnerability management, threat modeling, and risk assessment. Strong experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes (Redhat OpenShift preferred). Demonstrable experience on securing containerized environments and integrate security into container workflows. Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, PCI DSS) and experience implementing controls to meet these requirements. In addition to these technical skills and experiences possessing relevant certifications such as certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or AWS Certified Security Specialty in security and DevOps practices. Knowledgeable of OSI networking model. Hands-on experience with design and configuration of network security on layer 3, 4, and 7. Application of these in a data center environment is highly desired.

Skill Matrix

• Risk Management - must be able to Identify gaps through risk management, and assist in the development of mitigation strategies. Required 7 Years
• Experience documenting vulnerability assessment results in a accurate, clear, actionable, and available way to appropriate personnel Required 7 Years
• Strong understanding of security principles, including secure coding practices, vulnerability management, threat modeling, and risk assessment. Required 6 Years
• Expertise in using Copado for Salesforce deployment automation and release management Required 6 Years
• Knowledge of common security frameworks such as OWASP Top 10 and CIS Benchmarks. Required 6 Years
• Experience using GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Security features like code scanning and secret scanning. Required 6 Years
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, PCI DSS) and experience implementing controls to meet these requirements. Required 6 Years
• Industrial experience w/ DevSecOps concept such as static code analysis, dependency bot, and container hardening. Experience with integration of these Required 6 Years
• Knowledgeable of OSI networking model. Hands-on experience with design and configuration of network security on layer 3, 4, and 7. Application of these Required 6 Years