Senior Information Security Analyst

The Financial Information Services Agency and the Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) has a vacancy for a Senior Information Security Analyst.

The Senior Information Security Analyst will act as a lead for the Information Security Team and report directly to the CISO. This role requires a strong technical background and familiarity of traditional and emerging security technologies and practices. The activities of this role will be split between day-to-day operations activities and providing guidance to agency stakeholders or new and existing infrastructure related projects.

The candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, interact effectively with IT, Security, and Business leaders.

Key Responsibilities
Align with and support the execution of the Information Security Program vision and strategy.
Provide assistance in the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of the information security program into in-scope operational areas (gap analysis, risk assessment, third party assessments, procedure/specification development, execution of recurring procedures, incident response).
Identify, analyze and communicate security vulnerabilities.
Serve as an information security subject matter expert and trusted advisor.
Understand current as well as emerging security threats and assist in the design of application architecture to mitigate threats where possible.
Stay abreast of new security technologies and assist in the integration of new technology into architecture design when appropriate.
As a contributor, take ownership for assigned areas of responsibility and effectively manage workloads to meet team deadlines.
Clearly and concisely, communicate in both written form and verbally to leadership and Management.
Review security features of newly implemented systems, ensuring they meet existing security requirements and policies. Review proposed changes to existing policy as conditions warrant.

Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the Cybersecurity field.
Minimum of five (5) years of Information Technology experience with Windows, Linux, and Unix platforms.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Level 2 (or above) Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst performing incident handling, forensics, sensor alert tracking and cybersecurity incident case management.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with security technologies such as IDS/IPS, Firewalls, SIEM, Network Packet Analyzers, Antivirus, Network Behavior Analysis tools, Malware analysis, Firewalls, OLP, endpoint protection, log collection and analysis.

Additional Information

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The City of New York offers a comprehensive set of benefits and programs to employees, including health insurance, pension plan, Deferred Compensation Plan (with 457, 401K and Roth IRA options), pre-tax Commuter Benefit program, pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts programs and more. Additional benefits such as prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, vision care benefits and more are also available through District Council 37 – Local 2627, the union that represents employees in this title.


To Apply

Applicants may visit the Jobs NYC website: www.nyc.gov/jobs and apply to Job ID: 690635. While all complete applications will be given consideration, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hours/Shift

35 hours Weekly/Day.

Work Location

5 Manhattan West, NY, NY

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position; or,

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.