NY HELP No
Agency Information Technology Services, Office of
Title Information Technology Specialist 4 Information Security - 9278
Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade 25
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $96336 to $121413 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address 31 British American Blvd
City Latham
State NY
Zip Code 12110
Duties Description ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time.Under the direction of senior team members within the Chief Information Security Office/Cyber Command Center/Cyber Incident Response Team, the Information Technology Specialist 4 (Information Security), SG-25 will respond to cyber-attacks and conduct investigations of cyber security events reported to the Cyber Command Center. Response efforts may include log analysis, malware analysis, network capture analysis, reverse engineering of malicious code, computer forensics, network forensics, and post intrusion analysis. The incumbent will perform incident response (IR) and digital forensic activities as part of cyber incident investigations. This position requires off-shift work on an ad-hoc basis and occasional travel.Duties include, but are not limited to:- Supervise and perform Incident Response and Forensic activities related to computer security incidents.- Administer and utilize specialized computer investigation tools, techniques, and procedures.- Perform IR coordination efforts with internal and external organizations (i.e.: law enforcement or inspector general)- Collect/seize evidence and maintain chain of custody- Perform digital forensic analysis and supervise related tasks for subordinate team members- Perform malware analysis and supervise related tasks for subordinate team members- Perform log analysis and supervise related tasks for subordinate team members- Identify elements discovered during investigations for their potential use as evidence to prove a crime or other violation has been committed- Perform all phases of research maintenance and support of digital forensics lab infrastructure. This will include but not limited to evidence handling, tracking evidence inventory, setting up and maintaining appropriate hardware and software tools to facilitate incident response, digital forensics, and supporting ongoing research, including malware analysis and reverse engineering, etc.- Create written technical reports and executive summaries related to cyber security incidents, events, and metrics- Review work products from subordinate team members- Develop written standard operating procedures and related processes, and establish workflows to enhance productivity for Cyber Incident Response Team- Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities- Provide training, guidance, and act as a mentor to subordinate team members- Interface with executive management as required
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 generalinformation technology experience.Experience solely in information security or information assurance may substitute for the general information technology experience.
Additional Comments Some positions may require fingerprinting. Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview. Positions located in New York City, will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Benefits of Working for NYS 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 developmentHealth Care Benefits- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional 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.The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name ITS Human Resources
Telephone 518-473-0398
Fax 518-402-4924
Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov
Address
Street Empire State Plaza
Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12220
Notes on Applying To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.
