Review Vacancy
AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of
TitleInformation Technology Specialist 3 (Information Security)
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description The incumbent of this position will report to the Cyber Incident Response Team within the Office of Counter Terrorism.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Design, plan, and facilitate cyber security tabletop exercises to foster information- sharing and enhance cyber awareness with stakeholders.
• Support post-exercise after-action analysis, reporting, and assessment, develop recommendations, and design future exercises to validate improvements.
• Review, analyze, and comment on customer response plans and provide suggestions to improve customer response efforts.
• Conduct outreach to non-executive agencies, local governments, public authorities, and critical infrastructure entities to discuss cyber security policies, programs, and infrastructure.
• Assist in the development of customer-facing cyber security programs which align with industry best practices across domains such as IT asset management, configuration management, cyber security policies and procedures, data governance, access management, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, incident response and security awareness training.
• Liaise with cyber security experts to maintain knowledge of cyber trends and techniques.
• Provide input to CIRT members tasked with customer-facing incident response as they develop long term recommendations to Customers post-incident based on “lessons learned.”
• Support the adjacent DHSES CIRT cyber programs and ad-hoc initiatives.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles is required.
• Travel will be required (no more than 20%) to support customer initiatives and engagements.
Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE
Five years of information technology, cybersecurity, or information assurance experience.
Substitutions:
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.
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 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.
Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM
1220 Washington Ave., Bldg. 7A
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 204476 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.