Information Technology Specialist 3 Information Security - 9941

State of New York•Latham, NY

51d•$86,681 - $109,650•Remote

About The Position

Under the direction of senior team members within the Chief Information Security Office (CISO)/Information Security Engineering/Secure Architecture and Engineering section, the position will be a member of a Security Architecture team that provides security services to one or more ITS groups and other CISO teams. The incumbent may supervise subordinate staff and will act as a team member providing in-depth information security consulting and services aligned with business needs of the ITS and its client agencies to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and systems. The position requires an incumbent to act with a moderate amount of independence and in alignment with Chief Technology Office (CTO) and CISO management strategic direction. The position requires technical expertise to permit working directly with technical teams throughout ITS. The position requires communicating orally and in writing with various individuals including management, users, vendors, and other IT staff. The incumbent will have to work with ITS teams to resolve technically complex and politically sensitive issues under pressure. 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.

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

Provide technical security reviews of systems and architecture.
Identify risks in new and existing system design and architecture.
Participate in regular meetings with CTO technical teams to ensure that security is a consideration of the design and operation of CTO systems in areas such as platforms, identity management, networking, and other shared services.
Serve as an information security expert and evaluate systems and contracts for alignment with agency and State information security policies for systems developed by CTO.
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.
Participate in workgroups to develop solutions and standards for IT systems.
Provide security reviews for ITS shared services and applications and collaborate with CTO groups to provide software architectural guidance, training, and support.
Monitor and remain aware of information security industry trends, tools, and techniques.
Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities, as assigned.
Provide recommendations for secure/hardened configurations of servers, platforms, networks, and other IT systems.

Benefits

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
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
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)