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Job title: Information Technology Specialist 4 (Information Security) Ref
Company: Department of Homeland Security
Job description: Minimum Qualifications bachelor’s degree* with at least 15 credit hours in cyber security, information assurance, or information technology; and three years of information technology experience, including two years of information security or information assurance experience**.
*Substitution: bachelor’s degree candidates without at least 15 course credits in cyber security, information assurance, or information technology require an additional year of general information technology experience to qualify. Appropriate information security or information assurance experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis; an associate’s degree requires an additional two years of general
information technology experience.
**Experience solely in information security or information assurance may substitute for the general information technology experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration or major in Information Security, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, or a related field.
- Applicable Information Security certificate(s), including but not limited to:
o Certificate in Information Security Auditing (e.g., GCCC, GSNA, CISA)
o Certificate in Information Security Fundamentals (e.g., Security+, GSEC, CISF, GISF)
o Certificate in Information Security Risk Management (e.g., CRISC, CAP, GCCC, CCSLP)
- Working knowledge of:
o government security and privacy mandates/regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, PCI, IRS Pub 1075, CJIS)
o Information Security (CIA triad, Information Classification, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Architecture & Engineering)
o Information Security Frameworks (NIST Cyber Security Framework, CIS Controls, ISO 2700 series)
o IT Management Frameworks (ITIL, COBIT)
- 3+ years’ experience in technical writing.
- 2+ years’ experience in the following areas:
o applying and implementing network and/or system security.
o security policy/standard/guideline development, implementation, or interpretation.
o compliance assessments, audit support/response, and compliance/audit remediation.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to clearly articulate information technology and information security concepts to a varied audience to facilitate wide understanding.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated skill in facilitating meetings, listening, and negotiating between multiple stakeholders to drive results.
Duties Description Under the direction of senior team members within the Chief Information Security Office/Governance, Risk, & Compliance/Governance, Compliance, Awareness, & Training (GCAT) section the incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of the Chief Information Security Office’s GCAT Program. The Program consists of policies, standards and guidelines to protect New York State information assets, assessing policy exception requests, and the promotion of cyber security awareness and development of cyber training activities.
The candidate will work collaboratively within ITS and with other State entities to develop information security policies, standards, and guidelines that reflect the changing security landscape and increasing volume of cyber security threats. The candidate will also work to promote cybersecurity awareness and information security “best practices” through the development of training programs and various outreach activities and events such as the annual NYS Cyber Security Conference.
The position requires communicating orally and in writing with various individuals including management, users, vendors, and other IT staff. 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.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and maintaining statewide information security policies, mechanisms, processes, standards, and procedures that meet current and future state business needs.
- Consulting with State Entities regarding interpretation and implementation issues for statewide information security policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Advise on the requirement for security exception to be filed when compliance cannot be met, review and coordinate efforts to renew security exceptions when necessary.
- Monitoring State Entities compliance with statewide information security policies and standards through management of the State’s participation in the Nationwide Cyber Security Review.
- Establishing and maintaining channels of communication to target audiences (State and local government, education sectors, and citizens).
- Disseminating cyber security materials to heighten awareness and knowledge of best practices.
- Collaborating and advancing partnership programs with State and national work groups.
- Planning, coordinating activities, and developing messaging for NYS’s participation in National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
- Manage the annual New York State Cyber Security Conference for the CISO incorporating advisement from the Governor’s Cyber Security Advisory Committee
- Planning and implementing a training program, including:
o identifying and coordinating delivery of cyber security training courses to build core competencies and capabilities for CISO and ITS staff
o developing course content to address specific training needs for NYS staff
- Supporting and participating in national, state, and local government exercises focused on cyber security.
- Performing the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
Additional Comments Approval to fill this position is pending with Division of the Budget (DOB). Background check and fingerprinting are required.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Expected salary: $81446 – 102661 per year
Location: Albany, NY
Job date: Fri, 27 Aug 2021 01:02:00 GMT
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