Network Analyst I Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Network Analyst I 
Salary $67,900.00 – $101,851.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05140 Department Dept of Public Safety Division National Guard Opening Date 04/18/2025 Closing Date 4/23/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Network Analyst I Position Number 65038749 Section Information Technology Salary Grade

DT07 DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description of Work This posting is for vacancy: 65038749
65038710
65038711 This is an

INTERNAL POSTING

open ONLY for North Carolina State Government and UNC System current employees and eligible RIF candidates. Temporary employees are eligible to apply. Unleash your potential and make an impact! The Network Analyst I is responsible for playing a fundamental role in supporting cybersecurity assessments for organizations. This role is vital in helping assess and enhance the security of critical network infrastructure. Work involves the design and implementation of network control mechanisms that serve to control users’ access to computer networks through such processes as firewalls. The Network Analyst I play a pivotal role in supporting the organization’s cybersecurity efforts by actively participating in security assessments, monitoring network security, and implementing security measures to protect the network infrastructure from potential threats. Conducts Defensive Cyberspace operations to support mission requirements as directed by The Adjutant General or Governor. NCNG’s cyber team provides continuous cyber support to the State’s critical infrastructure, networks, and data from cyber threats by providing responsive and effective cybersecurity capabilities. NCNG partners with State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial organizations to provide proactive and reactive assistance to ensure critical assets are protected and secured against malicious actors. NCNG’s cyber team provides superior cyber defense and security capabilities in order to protect our nation’s critical infrastructure and assets. NCNG will leverage the team’s expertise, agility, and readiness to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats in support of federal agencies and our country’s cybersecurity posture. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Note to

Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is DT07. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS): The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard soldiers and airmen. DPS employees help to ensure North Carolina is a safe place to live, work and visit through effective law enforcement, juvenile justice programs, emergency response and recovery and homeland security preparedness. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are

REQUIRED

to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
Experience with fundamental security concepts like confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad) as well as defense-in-depth strategies.
Experience with network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and network architecture to identify security risks within the infrastructure.
Experience with common network security threats (such as DDoS attacks, phishing, malware) and vulnerabilities in network infrastructure (e.g., misconfigurations, weak authentication mechanisms). Experience performing vulnerability assessments and scans to identify weaknesses within the network infrastructure and systems. Management Preferences (Optional): These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.
Security + Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution.
or Associate degree in computer science, or a related technical field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of networking related experience.
or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of networking related experience. or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other necessary requirements:

Per 5 CFR 731, upon appointment, applicant must be able to obtain a favorable suitability and fitness determination from a Tier 1 background investigation conducted by the Office of Personnel Management. Failure to obtain a favorable determination may result in termination of employment. IAW AR 380-67, Chapter 3-54, Table 3-1, this position is designated as ADP-I and therefore requires a BI/SBI background investigation. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. Transcripts Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university. Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members. Military Experience Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge – Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
Applicants seeking

National Guard Preference:

A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.” PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.