Information Technology Specialist 4 Information Security - 10034
About The Position
Under the direction of senior leadership within the Office of Information Technology Services\Chief Information Security Office\IT Asset Management (ITAM) bureau, the incumbent will be a member of the Data & Program Management team that supports the lifecycle of IT assets including hardware, software, and related systems, ensuring alignment organizational goals, compliance requirements, and industry best practices. Additionally, this team is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of asset data, planning for the replacement of end-of-life systems and proactively identifying assets that are unknown or unauthorized on the State network. This role contributes to and supervises the ITAM Data & Program Management team by establishing governance processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to the stakeholders, and supervising or delegating tasks as directed by the ITAM Data Analytics Team Manager. 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 and upper-level agency management to resolve technically complex and politically sensitive issues under pressure.
Requirements
- Non-competitive: six years of information technology, cybersecurity, or information assurance experience, including one year at the supervisory level.
- 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
- Supervise staff in the Data and Program Management section, providing direction and support for staff.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of team policies and procedures to ensure efficiency of operations and promote transparency into the ITS asset management program.
- Ensure compliance with licensing agreements, procurement rules and regulatory standards
- Partner with Internal Controls to ensure timely documentation and evidence is available for control testing.
- Participate in the deployment and disposal of IT hardware and software assets.
- Perform reconciliations between management consoles and inventory records.
- Identify and escalate cybersecurity risks such as undocumented assets, missing updates, or unauthorized equipment on the network.
- Implement controls to mitigate risks of compliance failures, inefficiencies, and reputational impact.
- Contribute to the development of actionable reports to Deputy Commissioners for Technology on their respective assets.
- Assist in the communication of asset management performance, risks and assurance levels to IT leadership and oversight bodies.
- Perform a full range of supervisory duties.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
