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Information Technology Specialist 3 (Information Security)

New York State Civil Service • Albany, NY • 4h ago

NY HELP No

Agency Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

Title Information Technology Specialist 3 (Information Security)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 23

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

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 1220 Washington Ave

Bldg 7A

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will report to the Critical Infrastructure Unit within the Office of Counter Terrorism. Duties include but are not limited to the following: - Perform cybersecurity and homeland security analysis which includes, but is not limited to, analysis of terrorist tactics and trends; infrastructure security trend analysis; program evaluation; physical and cybersecurity risk analysis; physical and cybersecurity risk assessments, hazard analysis; or any other public safety analysis as appropriate. - Conduct assessments of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) infrastructure, which includes, working with internal and external partners, reviewing, evaluating, and commenting on physical and cyber safety and security plans and concepts; identification of vulnerabilities at fixed facilities; making recommendations to improve the security of facilities; and discovering potential failures. - Organize, coordinate, and facilitate legislatively mandated visits and ensure all required staff activities are completed. - Work with a multi-disciplinary team as well as developing and maintaining positive relationships with agency partners, including public and private sector entities. - Conduct comprehensive research on counter terrorism and cybersecurity trends at the state, federal and international levels. Draft preliminary reports and recommendations based on gathered information. - Develop a detailed knowledge base and understanding of cyber vulnerabilities and security best practices. - Develop and review collection tools utilized to support fieldwork.- Maintain open communication and information sharing channels, and collaborate as needed with, with the Cyber Incident Response Team.- Review, record, and advise on cybersecurity findings of Public Water System vulnerability assessments to reduce potential risk to the sector.- Support and manage, as assigned, the cybersecurity working group to review and produce written submissions to the report writing lead in critical sectors.- Participate in professional development opportunities and maintain certifications to validate proficiency.- Work with sensitive information, requiring the ability to obtain a National Security Clearance. - Travel will be required (approximately 30%) including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment. Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE Five years of information technology, cybersecurity, or information assurance experience. Substitutions: 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 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. A master's degree or higher in computer science or related field substitutes for one year of required experience.

Additional Comments NOTE: Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties. NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the NYS Human Rights Law, DHSES does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. DHSES is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace and is committed to providing our programs and services without discrimination. In support of Executive Order 31, all qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources/SB

Telephone 518-486-5700

Fax 518-485-8432

Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM

1220 Washington Ave., Bldg. 7A

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 203271 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.

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