Information Security Specialist

Federal Reserve System • New York, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is seeking an Information Security Specialist to develop, execute, advise upon, or maintain information security processes and activities that promote resiliency by identifying and mitigating cyber threats through risk-based consultation, advice, and direction for controls, designs, and other activities for the Bank. This role involves managing large projects or initiatives with limited oversight. The Risk Group's mission is to help the Bank achieve its goals while managing risks within the Bank’s risk tolerance and strengthening the risk culture, serving as the Bank’s first and second lines of defense. Within the Risk Group, Information Security New York (ISNY) runs a Bank-wide cyber operations function focused on incident response, investigation, digital forensics, and security monitoring. The Local Incident Response Team (LIRT) handles a high volume of security investigations and operational escalations. The Information Security Specialist will help maintain the Bank’s cyber resilience by executing hands-on triage, deep-dive investigations, rapid containment, and operational enhancements across FRBNY’s on-premises and cloud environments. This role is essential to ensuring timely and effective response to threats impacting the Bank’s mission and operations.

Requirements

• Seven years or greater experience in cybersecurity
• Has an area of specialization within their discipline.
• Has broad knowledge of project management.
• Advanced understanding of business line and a broad understanding of the overall Bank.
• Strong understanding of IR/monitoring processes, threat actor tactics, and modern cyber defense technologies.
• Proficiency analyzing logs/events across SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk), analytics tools (e.g., Tableau), and other security telemetry sources.
• Solid conceptual knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, and system architecture.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize information and explain it
• Organized and resourceful, with the ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to assimilate new information and learn new tools/systems
• Curiosity and critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in data visualization a plus
• Applicable work experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct real time analysis, triage, and response to information security incident and insider risk investigations across FRBNY environments, collaborating closely with the National Incident Response Team (NIRT) and internal partners.
• Develop, implement, and maintain operational use cases for security monitoring and detection across cloud and on prem platforms.
• Monitor internal and external threat actor activity, incorporate intelligence into detection logic, and adjust response protocols accordingly.
• Interact with law enforcement, other Federal Reserve Banks, and government entities as needed.
• Champion security orchestration and automation to improve speed and reduce manual load.
• Provide operational knowledge transfer, documentation, and training for peers and partner teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed