About the role

What will you do at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)?

Job Description

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the city delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit www.nyc.gov/oti to learn more.

At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.

About Cyber Command

Cyber Command is charged with protecting all City systems against cyber threats, including systems that deliver vital services to New Yorkers. Headed by the Chief Information Security Officer of the City of New York, we provide in-depth support to over 100 agencies and offices to protect, detect, identify, respond to, and recover from cyber threats.

Job Description

The Senior Cloud Security Engineer will work with all NYC agencies to ensure compliance with NYC cybersecurity policies and standards, industry best-practices and data security practices; analyze the identity and access management posture to provide actionable results in collaboration with other members of the Cloud Security Team; follow-up with tasks executed by agencies and appropriate risk management strategies are undertaken; and assist the agency resources with security challenges and advise on remediation techniques.

Responsibilities

will include:
- Ensure that cloud and on-prem technologies are integrated, tested, operated, and configured to meet the objectives of NYC Cyber Command’s defensive efforts.
- Responsible for the operation of key strategic defensive technologies including cloud-based security implementation controls and responder environments, network defenses, Citywide email filtering technology, and endpoint protection
- Provide guidance at various stages of planning and implementing security design, processes and solutions;
- Pivot between numerous technical projects and communicate status at different stakeholder levels;
- Document and report to management the execution phases and project-level solution deployment plans to leverage the NYC agencies' technology departments and executive leadership.
- Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.
HOURS/SHIFT
Day - Due to the necessary technical duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.
WORK LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY
TO APPLY
* Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration
Please go to www.cityjobs/jobs/search and search for Job ID #790855
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL
OTI participates in E-Verify
IT SECURITY SPECIALIST - 95622

Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position; or,
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Agency: TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
Job Category: Technology, Data & Innovation
Salary Band: $125,000 to $150,000

Compensation

USD 75000 - USD 140000

Which skills does this role require?

Cloud securityCybersecurityIdentity and access managementNetwork defenseEndpoint protectionRisk managementSecurity designComplianceRemediationProject managementData securityEmail filteringCloud SecurityIdentity and Access ManagementNetwork DefenseEndpoint ProtectionRisk ManagementProject ManagementData SecurityEmail FilteringInformation SecurityNYC Cyber CommandCloud InfrastructureSecurity DesignTechnology Infrastructure

Make your next move

Build a shortlist and prepare

Identify the requirements you can demonstrate, then choose examples from your work to discuss with the hiring team.

Build a focused shortlist before you applyCompare role requirements with your experience and give each application a clear reason.
Practice explaining your experience in an interviewRehearse your answers before meeting the hiring team.

Review the responsibilities and requirements before adding an opening to your shortlist.