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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/16/22

Applications Due09/27/22

Vacancy ID112685

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 2 (Information Security) Ref #18598

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $77912 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address W. Averell Harriman State Office Campus, Building 5, 4th Floor

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Minimum Qualifications 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's degree requires an additional two years of general information technology experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with a concentration or major in Information Security, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Information Assurance, or a related field.

• Certificate in Information Security Fundamentals (e.g., Security+, GSEC, CISF, GISF)

• 1+ years’ experience in one or more of the following areas:

o Applying and implementing network security
o Information security incident response
o Log analysis
o Vulnerability Management
o Computer Programming and Scripting
o Information Security (CIA triad, Information Classification, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Architecture & Engineering)
o Computer networks, intrusion detection systems, routers, firewalls, operating systems, network vulnerability assessments, web application vulnerability assessments, computer programming and scripting

Duties Description Under the direction of senior team members within the Chief Information Security Office/Governance, Risk, & Compliance/Vulnerability Management section, this position will be a member of the Vulnerability Management team that provides vulnerability scanning services for ITS Portfolios, their client agencies, and other New York State entities government entities. The incumbent will perform platform maintenance on scanning platforms, web server, and database server. The incumbent will also develop, interpret, and deliver vulnerability scan reports, and assist with the development of process automation within the section.

The position requires communicating orally and in writing with various individuals including management, users, vendors, and other IT staff. The incumbent will have to work with ITS teams and upper-level agency management to help them understand the vulnerability data and provide input on corrective actions.

The position requires availability during off-shift hours to ensure appropriate response to security incidents or other critical activities that may impact sensitive information, critical systems, NYS agencies, ITS, or other NYS government entities.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
• Maintain vulnerability scanning tools including tool configuration, scan configuration, and report generation.
• Oversee the scheduling of scans in coordination with owners and custodians to ensure minimal impact to operational activities.
• Ensure appropriate owners and custodians are receiving scan reports and results.
• Research or ask questions to get clarification as it relates to the goals and timelines of any task or project
• On behalf of owners and custodians, interpret scan results and determine appropriate remediation steps in coordination with other members of Risk Management and Integrated Security Services.
• Maintain the currency and completeness of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Assist with incident response activities including initiating mitigation and tracking of vulnerabilities
• Maintain proper role-based access control (RBAC) to platform and data
• Monitors and stays aware of information security industry trends, tools, and techniques.
• Perform the core duties with appropriate core values of integrity, respect and customer service
• Performs additional duties as required.

Additional Comments Salary: To be determined, commensurate with experience.

Background check and fingerprinting are required.

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:

• Choice of several low and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental & vision insurance at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• 13 sick days per year
• 5 days of personal leave per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training & development opportunities

New York State is an equal opportunity employer.

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

Name Melissa Thompson

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of General Services, Human Resources Management

26th Floor, Corning Tower, ESP

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please submit a resume and cover letter, indicating you are applying for Information Technology Specialist 2 (Information Security) Ref: #18598. Please clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

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