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AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleManager Information Technology Services 2 (Information Security), Ref #30498

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade29

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

Salary RangeFrom $108376 to $132732 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Harriman State Campus, Building 5, Floor 4

OR NYC or other locations statewide*

City TBD

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 credit hours in cyber security,
information assurance or information technology and five years of information technology experience, including four years of information security or information assurance experience and three years at a supervisory level or one year at a managerial level**.

Note: 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. Experience solely in information security or information assurance may substitute for the general information technology experience.

**Experience solely in information security or information assurance may substitute for the general information technology experience.

Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to clearly articulate information technology and information security concepts to a varied audience to facilitate wide understanding.
• Demonstrated skill in facilitating meetings, listening, and negotiating between multiple stakeholders to drive results.
• Applicable information Security or specialized information technology certificate(s)
• Working knowledge of information technology design & Architecture including ensuring cybersecurity components and regulatory compliance.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Director of Information Security Engineering within the Chief Information Security Office (CISO)/Information Security Engineering Bureau, the incumbent will lead the Security Architecture and Engineering Section as the Senior Information Security Officer (SISO) supporting the security needs of the Office of IT Services (ITS) and its enterprise services. The position will provide direction and support to subordinate Information Security Officers within Security Architecture and Engineering to enable effective delivery of security services to the Chief Technology Office (CTO) and to support other teams within CISO. The incumbent will act as a member of the CISO Leadership Team, helping shape and implement the strategic vision for cyber security within NYS.

The position requires an incumbent to act with a great deal of independence in alignment with CTO and upper-level CISO management strategic direction. The position requires technical expertise in a broad range of areas to permit working directly with technical teams throughout ITS as well as communicating orally and in writing with various individuals including management, users, vendors, and other IT staff. The incumbent must be able to communicate clearly with subordinate staff regarding work priorities and performance. The selected candidate will have to work with ITS teams and upper-level agency management to resolve technically complex and politically sensitive issues under pressure.

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, or ITS.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Manage the teams responsible for regular meetings with CTO technical teams, to ensure that security is a consideration of the design and operation of CTO systems, in areas such as platforms, identity management, networking, and other shared services.
• Serve as an information security expert and evaluate systems and contracts for alignment with agency and State information security policies for systems developed by CTO.
• Provide security reviews for ITS shared services and applications and collaborate with CTO groups to provide software architectural guidance, training, and support.
• Ensure that all communications, processes, and teams within Information Security Engineering are done in consideration of the operational concerns and workloads of peer teams throughout CISO and CTO, and that always staff maintain the collaborative attitude and open communications required to successfully carry out the mission of CISO and CTO.
• Manage the team responsible for reviewing all requests that require technical CISO approval, such as firewall and network access control changes, directory policy changes, and security changes to shared systems.
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation and threat response to address critical vulnerabilities within enterprise network and shared services.
• Monitor and stay aware of information security industry trends, tools, and techniques.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Additional Comments Background check and fingerprinting are required.

*Please note, this position may be filled in either Albany, NYC, or other locations statewide.

Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Up to 50% telecommuting
• And many more.

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

Name Khalan Cassala

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address postingresponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of Information Technology Services

Human Resources Services-Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY: Please submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume, indicating that you are applying for Manager Information Technology Services 2 (Information Security), Ref #30498 describing how you qualify. Your Social Security number may be required in order to confirm eligibility.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Selected candidates who are new or returning to NYS service may be required to pay for fingerprinting fees. New York State is an equal opportunity employer.