Cybersecurity Analyst / Security Specialist – Contract (Raleigh & Statewide, NC)

Defend the systems and data North Carolina residents trust the State to protect.

Mfinite Consulting is building a pool of cybersecurity professionals for contract assignments with North Carolina state and public-sector agencies in Raleigh, Charlotte and other locations across North Carolina. Assignments typically run 6–12 months or longer; agencies set the schedule (onsite, hybrid or remote).

Pay & Schedule

• $51 – $71 per hour, based on experience and skill level
• Full-time, about 40 hours per week
• Contract assignment; W-2 hourly employee of Mfinite Consulting LLC
• Direct deposit

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Medical insurance with a choice of PPO plans
• Dental and vision coverage
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Optional savings and early pay access

What You'll Do

• Monitor, triage and investigate security alerts and incidents (SIEM, EDR)
• Run vulnerability scans, track remediation and report risk to system owners
• Review access controls, configurations and firewall rules against State security standards
• Support risk assessments, audits and compliance work (NIST 800-53, CJIS, HIPAA, IRS 1075 as applicable)
• Write and maintain security policies, procedures and incident reports
• Advise project teams on secure design and configuration

What You Need

• 1–3+ years in an information security role (Mid-Level 3–5 years, Senior 5–7, Expert 7+)
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Defender, Tenable/Nessus or Qualys
• Working knowledge of NIST frameworks and incident response
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; able to pass a fingerprint-based background check

Great Fit If You Have

• CompTIA Security+ or CySA+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC or cloud security certifications
• State, federal or law-enforcement (CJIS) security experience
• Military or veteran cyber background — we welcome veterans and military spouses

About Mfinite Consulting
Mfinite Consulting LLC is a veteran- and woman-owned company headquartered in Columbia, MD, with a team in Raleigh, NC. We place dependable, fully screened professionals with public-sector clients. Positive Outcomes. Proven Results.

Mfinite Consulting LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Questions? Email [email protected].

Notice to Third-Party Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Mfinite Consulting LLC does not accept candidate submissions, résumés, or solicitations from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or vendors for this position. We work directly with candidates only. Unsolicited submissions will not be considered, and no placement fees will be paid. Candidates are encouraged to apply directly.