City of New York-posted 3 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Long Island City, NY
101-250 employees

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is seeking a Cybersecurity Senior Data Analyst. This position will report to the to the Cyber Security IT Audit Manager in the Bureau of Audit Services, Office of the Chief Operating Officer. Audit Services plays a leading role in risk based assessments of the Department's operational efficiencies, control effectiveness and compliance with federal laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Citywide policies, and New York City Comptroller's directives.

  • Plan and execute advisory, assessment and audit projects using information technology (IT) Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) best practices, methodologies and tools.
  • Conduct research and analysis of the agency' systems, IT hardware and network infrastructure, programs, IT contracts and procurement, IT professional services, and compliance with the City's and Agency's policies and procedures and in comparison to federal and industry recommended standards, frameworks and controls.
  • Assist in the development of cybersecurity audit plans, test plans, system analyses and IT system controls.
  • Document and present IT advisory, assessment and audit reports including test results to all levels of management.
  • Perform cybersecurity IT audits, security risk assessments, IT system integrity testing, IT controls reviews and integrated audits with fiscal auditors.
  • Research, analyze and evaluate risks and controls relevant to cybersecurity and provide risk assessment and risk mitigation recommendations.
  • Document project lessons learned and help identify risk management and performance improvement opportunities.
  • Support Audit Management in conducting internal reviews of the Department's general IT system controls (e.g., access control, audit and accountability, configuration management, contingency planning, incident response and disaster recovery, physical and environmental protection, data center operations, supply chain risk management, etc.), and recommend controls to mitigate risks.
  • Support the assessment of Department's compliance with federal requirements such as HIPAA Security and Privacy rules.
  • Maintain ongoing and open communication with the Department's programs “ including the Division of Information Technology Office of Cybersecurity on general and application control issues and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Prepare and maintain complete work paper documentation, memos, and letters.
  • Act as the agency's representative during external audits/ reviews, and as a liaison between the Comptroller's Office, third party auditors/reviews and the division/bureau being audited.
  • Seek self-improvement through education, certification, training, and staying abreast of current and emerging technologies; and; research and stay up-to-date on IT risk management and relevant audit concepts and methods.
  • A baccalaureate (BA/BS) degree from an accredited college or university in information technology, computer science, systems engineering, cybersecurity, accounting, business or a related area, including or supplemented by (i) 24 semester credits in computer science, or 24 semester credits in accounting and auditing or a closely related field and one (1) or more years of experience in information technology in information systems and cybersecurity audit, or cybersecurity risk, governance or compliance management, cybersecurity incident management, or cybersecurity operations.
  • Highly motivated, self-directed and organized professional with the ability to plan and execute a project.
  • Business analysis with a curious mindset and interest to learn new information.
  • Excellent oral and written “ including word-based and graphic, communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently when given specific instructions.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Ability to adapt to change quickly and follow directions, and capable of handling multiple projects at the same time and meet deadlines.
  • Understanding of the CIA Triad and cyber security frameworks such as ISO 2700X, COBIT 5, and NIST CSF and 800-53.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio.
  • Basic understanding of commonly used operation systems, databases, network structures.
  • Ability to create and maintain project plans with Gannt charts and other audit project plan records.
  • Related industry certifications or actively pursuing certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISA, and/or CISM.
  • ACL (Audit Command Language) or SQL (Structured Query Language) experience is a plus.
  • Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
  • Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
  • Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
  • Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
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