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

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Job typeOther PostedNov 10, 2026 Apply byDec 10, 2026

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About this position

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 the Raleigh area. 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 careers@mfiniteconsult.com.

Location and commute

Raleigh, NC .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3266902712.