Information Technology Specialist 3 Information Security - 9925

State of New York•Latham, NY

54d•$86,681 - $109,650•Remote

About The Position

Under the direction of a Manager of Information Technology Services within the Chief Information Security Office/Information Security Engineering/Patching section, the position will be a member of the Patch Management Outreach unit which is responsible for working with all supported agencies and other teams within the Office of Information Technology Services to provide guidance and support on patch management. The incumbent may supervise subordinate staff and will act as a team member providing in-depth subject matter expertise on patching processes, procedures, tools and best practices. The position requires availability during off-shift hours to ensure appropriate response to security incidents or other critical activities that may impact sensitive information, critical systems, NYS agencies, or ITS. Additional information on work schedule will be discussed at time of interview. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Communicate with contacts from other teams and agencies. Identify gaps within the patching process of all operational teams such as networking and system hosting. Work with other teams to help bring all patching process into policy compliance. Evaluate and monitor the deployment, efficiency and needs for security patching (Microsoft and third party) on ITS supported Windows systems. Attend necessary meetings, etc. to coordinate above tasks with agency support staff, ITS staff, and others. Report on measurable data pertaining to Windows server patching Provide technical assistance to other teams within CISO and ITS as required. Ensure that all communications, processes, and teams within Information Security Engineering are done in consideration of the operational concerns and workloads of peer teams throughout CISO and CTO, and that staff always maintain the collaborative attitude and open communications required to successfully carry out the mission of CISO and CTO. Monitor and remain aware of information security industry trends, tools, and techniques Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities, as assigned.

Requirements

Non-competitive: five years of information technology, cybersecurity, or information assurance experience.
Substitutions: A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field substitutes for three years of required experience; any bachelor's substitutes for two years of required experience.
An associate degree with 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field may substitute for one year of required experience. Candidates in a bachelor's degree program with at least 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field may substitute such credits for one year of required experience.
A master's degree or higher in computer science or related field substitutes for one year of required experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate with contacts from other teams and agencies.
Identify gaps within the patching process of all operational teams such as networking and system hosting.
Work with other teams to help bring all patching process into policy compliance.
Evaluate and monitor the deployment, efficiency and needs for security patching (Microsoft and third party) on ITS supported Windows systems.
Attend necessary meetings, etc. to coordinate above tasks with agency support staff, ITS staff, and others.
Report on measurable data pertaining to Windows server patching
Provide technical assistance to other teams within CISO and ITS as required.
Ensure that all communications, processes, and teams within Information Security Engineering are done in consideration of the operational concerns and workloads of peer teams throughout CISO and CTO, and that staff always maintain the collaborative attitude and open communications required to successfully carry out the mission of CISO and CTO.
Monitor and remain aware of information security industry trends, tools, and techniques
Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities, as assigned.

Benefits

Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
NYS Deferred Compensation
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
And many more.