Manager Information Technology Services 2 Information Security - 10947

Description

Duties Description

Under the direction of the Director of Information Security Engineering within the Chief Information Security Office\Information Security Engineering Bureau, the incumbent will lead the ITS ISO Support Section. The incumbent will be the Senior Information Security Officer (SISO) supporting the security needs of ITS and its enterprise services. The Manager Information Technology Services 2 Information Security position will provide direction and support to subordinate Information Security Officers within ITS ISO Support to enable effective delivery of security services to CTO and to support other teams within CISO. The incumbent will act as a member of the Chief Information Security Office 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. The position requires 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 incumbent 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.

Specific Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Manages 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.
• Coordinates vulnerability remediation and threat response to address critical vulnerabilities within enterprise network and shared services.
• Serves as an information security expert and evaluates systems and contracts for alignment with agency and State information security policies for systems developed by the Chief Technology Office (CTO).
• Manages 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.
• Provides security reviews for ITS shared services and applications and collaborate with CTO groups to provide software architectural guidance, training, and support.
• Ensures 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.
• Monitors and remains aware of information security industry trends, tools, and techniques
• Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities and additional duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Manager Information Technology Services 2 (Information Security)

Non-competitive: Eight years of information technology, cybersecurity, or information assurance experience*, including two years at the supervisory level.

• Substitutions:
  
  

A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field substitutes for three years of required experience; any bachelor’s substitutes for two years of required experience.

An associate degree with 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field may substitute for one year of required experience. Candidates in a bachelor’s degree program with at least 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field may substitute such credits for one year of required experience.

A master’s degree or higher in computer science or related field substitutes for one year of required experience.

Additional Comments

ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

Some positions may require fingerprinting.

Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.

If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.

to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

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)
• And many more.
  
  

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.