Cybersecurity Engineer (Cloud Security)

City of New York•New York City, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Engineer (Cloud Security) supports the protection of New York City’s digital infrastructure by assisting with the integration, testing, operation, and configuration of defensive technologies across cloud and on-premises environments. The role helps execute Cyber Command’s defensive strategy, validates the scalability and adoptability of cloud-based security controls, documents proof-of-concept results, and maintains technical architecture and operational documentation. The position offers the opportunity to build expertise in cloud security architecture and administration with structured mentorship from senior engineers, while supporting agency stakeholders.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the position, or equivalent education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Assist senior engineers in configuring, integrating, and operating defensive security controls across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments to protect city data and network infrastructure.
Assist senior engineers in designing and implementing defensive controls, including cloud-based security solutions, to safeguard city data, protect network infrastructure, and enhance incident response capabilities.
Support proof-of-concept evaluations for cloud security tools by executing test cases, validating solution adoptability, and documenting results.
Maintain technical documentation, including cloud architectural diagrams, configuration guides, and operational runbooks.
Provide technical support and clear communication to agency stakeholders during security-control deployment and integration.
Work with internal project teams, business units, and technical stakeholders to align security readiness with deployment schedules.
Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.