StateJobsNY

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AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleFinancial Services Specialist 4 (Cyber Security)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $95098 to $118129 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County To Be Determined

Street Address *NYC - One State Street

Albany - One Commerce Plaza

City NYC/Albany

StateNY

Zip Code10004

Minimum Qualifications Appointment Method

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed below in order to be eligible for appointment.

Non-Competitive: A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Cyber Security, Information Security, Information Systems, Information Technology, International or Public Affairs, Law, or Technology and five (5) years of specialized experience in the following. Of which two (2) years must have been at a supervisory level:

• Establishing, managing or auditing cyber security and technical control programs with industry standard frameworks such as FFIEC, NIST, SANS, and ISO 27001.

Substitutions:

A Master’s Degree in one (1) of the related fields or a J.D. may substitute for one (1) year of specialized experience. A Ph.D. in one (1) of the related fields may substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience related to the Department’s cybersecurity regulation and other regulatory standards
• Relevant industry certifications, such as CISSP, CISA, CCSP, CISM, and CEH.

Duties Description The Department of Financial Services (DFS) is seeking applicants to fill the position of Financial Services Specialist 4 (Cyber Security) in the Cybersecurity Division. The incumbent for this position will support DFS’s mission to improve cybersecurity throughout the financial services industry by examining and supervising regulated entities. Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Plans and conducts full scope and target cybersecurity and information technology (IT) examinations at regulated institutions and technology service providers to ascertain safety and soundness, and for compliance with the relevant laws and regulations, including the Department’s first-in-the-nation Cybersecurity regulation;
• Determines adequacy of records, systems and controls governing financial institutions;
• Assesses the systems supporting back-office operations (i.e., systems for trading and investment activities and other financial and insurer functions), and the automated systems providing the middle office and front office with the position, limit and other reports necessary to manage risk;
• Writes and/or manages writing of the Cybersecurity and IT examination reports;
• Prepares and delivers findings of such examinations to regulated institutions and to Department management;
• Reviews the policies and procedures relative to IT effects upon financial services institution operations;
• Conducts, prepares, and participates in training in cybersecurity and other examination issues;
• Reviews applications from regulated institutions for compliance with cybersecurity and IT standards and regulations;
• Supervises staff by developing the examination plan, organizes and coordinates activities during the examination, and assigns and monitors work of subordinate staff;
• Assists in review and revision of examination policies and procedures, including work programs and other related materials;
• Assists with overall management, supervision and guidance of business unit activities and staff; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments Travel required – percentage will vary dependent upon location and assignment.

*Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $3,026 annual downstate adjustment.

Appointment to this position is pending Division of Budget approval to fill.

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

Name Denise Rotunda

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nce.notifications@dfs.ny.gov

Address

Street 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 301

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than February 28, 2021, to the email address listed below. Please include (Box FSS4-CyberSec) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.
Denise Rotunda
Box FSS4-CyberSec
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza
99 Washington Avenue, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov

All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job and the accommodation would not constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency.