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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/31/23

Applications Due06/20/23

Vacancy ID131862

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 3 (Information Security) Ref #30475

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $79325 to $100342 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Averell Harriman State Office Campus, Bldg 5 Fl 4 - Albany

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 two years of information technology experience, including one year of information security or information assurance experience**.

*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.

**Experience solely in information security or information assurance may substitute for the 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.
• 2+ years’ experience in the following areas:
o Network defense or network systems
o Computer programming and scripting
o technical writing.
• Certifications in one or more of the following:
o Certificate in Computer Network Defense (e.g., GCIA, GCED, GDAT, GPPA, GCDA, GMON, GWEB, CND, ECIH, GCIH)
o Certificate in Cyber Threat Intelligence (e.g., CTIA, GCTI, CCIP, CSTIR)
o Certificate in Digital Forensics (e.g., ACE, GCFA, GCFE, GREM, GNFA)
o Certificate in Penetration Testing (e.g., GPEN, CEH, GAWN, GWAPT, LPT)
• 1+ years’ experience in the following areas:
o applying and implementing network and/or system security.
o information security incident response.
o cyber digital forensics.
o log analysis (e.g., firewall logs, DNS logs, proxy logs, IPS/IDS logs)
o using SIEM technologies to support in-depth investigations
o using computer security investigation tools (e.g. FTK).
• Working knowledge of the following:
o computer networks, intrusion detection systems, routers, firewalls, operating systems, network vulnerability assessments, web application vulnerability assessments, computer programming and scripting
o network security solutions (e.g., intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls)
o system administration
o vulnerability management
o computer programming and scripting
o Information Security (CIA triad, Information Classification, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Architecture & Engineering)
• 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 critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.

Duties Description Under the direction and support senior team members, the incumbent will assist in responding to cyber-attacks and in conducting investigations of cyber security events reported by state entities, the Cyber Command Center and other sources. Response efforts may include log analysis, malware analysis, network capture analysis, reverse engineering of malicious code, computer forensics, network forensics, and post intrusion analysis.
The desired candidate should have experience with cyber security, digital forensics, computer networks, intrusion detection systems, routers, firewalls, operating systems, network vulnerability assessments, and web application vulnerability assessments. Other desired skills include computer programming, scripting, databases, database queries, and reporting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. This position requires off-shift work on an ad-hoc basis and occasional travel.
The incumbent will assist and perform incident response and digital forensic activities as part of cyber incident investigations.
The activities performed include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assist Incident Response and Forensic activities related to computer security incidents.
• Utilize specialized computer investigation tools, techniques, procedures.
• Assist IR coordination efforts with internal (HR) and external organizations (i.e.: law enforcement or inspector general)
• Collect/seize evidence and maintain chain of custody
• Assist with digital forensic analysis,
• Assist with malware analysis
• Perform log analysis
• Assist with identifying elements to prove a crime or other violation has been committed
• Assist with all phases of research maintenance and support of digital forensics lab infrastructure. This will include but not limited to evidence handling, tracking evidence inventory, setting up and maintaining appropriate hardware and software tools to facilitate incident response, digital forensics, and support ongoing research, including malware analysis and reverse engineering etc.
• Draft technical reports and executive summary related to cyber security incidents and events as directed by Senior Team members.
• Assist with developing documentation on standard operating procedures


Additional Comments Positions require fingerprinting.

*Please note, this position may be filled in either Albany or 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 ApplyingTo apply, please submit a resume and cover letter indicating that you are applying for the Information Technology Specialist 3 (Information Security) Ref #30475 and reference the vacancy ID in your subject line. Please clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

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.

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