Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 (Information Security), (2 positions) Box PIMS-904/01790, PIMS-905/01791
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually
Street Address Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services
Office of Information Technology Services
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Information Technology Services Office is seeking candidates for two (2) Information Technology Specialist 2 (Information Security) positions within the Information Security Office. Under the supervision of the Information Technology Specialist 3 (Information Security), SG-23, the incumbents of these positions will support the securing of applications and systems for NYSED and assist with incident response and breach management. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Monitor NYSED’s network through alerts received from our Managed Security Service system, firewalls, applications, and software vulnerability scans documenting the process and findings;
• Respond to questions from system users, troubleshoot reported issues from system users through testing, define approach for understanding and resolving end-user problems, facilitate meetings with internal staff, end-users and management identifying and analyzing end-user problems;
• Manage level I and level II incident response activities including, but not limited to, alert investigation, incident data collection, and impact assessment and recovery;
• Assist with the development and implementation and revision of security policies and standards, consistently addressing the most up-to-date security requirements;
• Identify and articulate findings and trends to management, program offices, and office of counsel;
• Applies IT security concepts to help shape, define or revise incident response processes;
• Support the Department’s ITS office in implementing security standards;
• Assist with data governance by reviewing security risk assessments, defining security tasks required for projects, and completing other tasks;
• Maintain the online security/privacy training database and ensure it is up-to-date with current employees; and
• Evaluate and support desktop security applications including, but not limited to, encryption, DLP, endpoint control, and AV.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree with at least 15 credit hours in cyber security, information assurance, or information technology.
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 degree requires an additional two years of general information technology experience.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
These positions are pending non-competitive status. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of education will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. These positions allow for the opportunity to telecommute up to 50% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. These positions require occasional off-shift night and weekend work. Filling of these positions are contingent upon Division of the Budget approval.
These positions lead to a maximum salary of $82,656 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 7, 2025 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (PIMS-904/01790, PIMS-905/01791) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 7, 2025 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (PIMS-904/01790, PIMS-905/01791) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.