IT Security System Administrator

IT Security System Administrator

Salary

$67,000.00 - $77,050.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus, 1247 Jimmie Kerr Rd., Graham, NC

Job Type

Full-Time Exempt

Job Number

2026-00055

Division

Administrative & Fiscal Services

Department

Information Services

Opening Date

06/29/2026

Closing Date

7/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The IT Security System Administrator will assist in protecting the college's digital infrastructure, ensuring compliance with institutional security policies, and supporting faculty, staff, and students in maintaining a secure computing environment for the campus communities.

Example of Duties

• Assist in implementing and maintaining firewalls, antivirus software, and endpoint protection tools.
• Schedule vulnerability assessments, basic penetration testing, and liaison with North Carolina National Guard Cyber Unit.
• Monitor attack surface alerts/activity for security breaches and escalate concerns to ACC Network Administrator and IT Director for guidance on remediation.
• Document security processes and maintain logs for audits.
• Assist enforcement ACC's Threat Assessment, IT security policies, and document ACC compliance to NCCCS 1B SBCCC 700 and SISM.
• Management for ACC Change Management Process
• Provide first-level support for security-related incidents and escalate as needed.
• Participate in security awareness training for staff and students.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This position has supervisory responsibilities. ____

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. X

Typical Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• Knowledge of basic networking concepts, operating systems, and security principles.
• Familiarity with tools such as antivirus software, SIEM systems, and MFA.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

N/A

Competencies :

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; conserves organizational resources.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for diversity and cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills :

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills :

Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic Mathematics.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Computer Skills :

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Walking __X___
• Sitting _X__
• Standing X
• Lifting (10 lbs. maximum) _X__

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Office Setting X

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Supplemental Information

An ACC on-line application MUST be fully completed for consideration, which includes a required letter of interest, transcript attachment. Resume attachments are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of complete application.

For faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time teaching experience, including start and end dates of employment, should be included on the application. Also, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the teaching discipline should be included on the application, including start and end dates.

For non-faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the position should be included on the application, including start and end dates.

Alamance Community College provides a wide variety of benefits available to full time employees (this does not include full time temporary positions). These benefits include: North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account for health care/dependent care, NC State Retirement, and a deferred compensation program (401K, 457, 529). Alamance Community College also offers leave based on years of service (vacation, sick, FMLA, military, community service, personal observance) in addition to paid holidays and longevity pay. The College also provides up to eight weeks of paid parental leave to qualifying employees. ACC houses an on-site child care center operated by LifeSpan, Inc.

ACC is engaging in a three-year strategic plan called ACC Forward that involves, among other priorities, a focus on ehnancing employee resources including those related to mental and physical health and wellness.

Employer Alamance Community College

Address 1247 Jimmie Kerr Rd

PO Box 8000

Graham, North Carolina, 27253

Phone 336-506-4133

336-506-4273

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alamanceccedu