Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 02/20/25
Applications Due: 04/30/25
Vacancy ID: 181253
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencySUNY System Administration
TitleInformation Security Analyst
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitPSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)
Salary RangeFrom $75000 to $90000 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address 353 Broadway
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12246
Job Specifics
Duties Description The System Administration Chief Information Security Office is looking to expand its capacity to execute cybersecurity programs, measure and analyze cybersecurity risk, develop policy and standards and assess security maturity across the SUNY system. This role will play a key role in reducing SUNY's overall risk profile and making across-the-board improvements in cybersecurity. The Information Security Analyst position focuses on a broad range of information security activities such as developing policy and procedure documents, assessing campus cybersecurity maturity and managing the provision of cybersecurity services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Create reports and presentations on security metrics, risk assessments, and vendor risk management activities
- Manage cybersecurity programs focused on assisting campuses.
- Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to understand or identify IT-related processes and problems and to identify options for reducing cybersecurity risk.
- Maintain knowledge of industry standards and best practices, including NIST 800-171 and other related information security standards
Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications:
Either:
- Master's degree and two years of experience in information security, transparency reporting, audit, policy analysis, or another similar domain in a government, corporate, or higher education environment.
- Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in information security, transparency reporting, audit, policy analysis, or another similar domain in a government, corporate, or higher education environment.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience performing cybersecurity risk assessments, developing security policies and procedures, or analyzing data and programs for security risks.
- Experience in security operations, including incident response, threat hunting, security monitoring, or security tool administration.
- Knowledge of network and systems security, including firewalls, endpoint detection and response tools, and vulnerability management tools.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as GLBA, HIPAA, and PCI.
- Professional certifications related to cybersecurity, networking, privacy, or governance, risk, and compliance.
Additional Comments Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $75,000-$90,000 annually.
Some business travel may be required. Some work outside of normal business hours may be required.
State Title: Lead Programmer-Analyst (SL-3) and is in the United University Professions Bargaining Unit.
Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. Generous amount of time off: 13 days of paid holidays per year; 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick time accrued for the first year of employment. Then increases thereafter.
Link to benefits: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 518-320-1565
Email Address hr@sysadm.suny.edu
Address
Street 353 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12246
Notes on ApplyingPlease apply at this link: http://sunysystem.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=185623
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