Information Technology Specialist 4 Information Security ref#25L

Duties Description Under the direction of senior leadership within the Office of Information Technology Services\Chief Information Security Office\Cyber Command Center, the incumbent will serve as a Customer Relationship Manager responsible for providing coordination efforts enabling the onboarding and continued subscriber relationship management with NYS Security Operations Center (NYSOC) subscribers. The NYSOC serves as the nerve center for joint local, state, and federal cyber efforts, including data collection, information sharing and response. NYSOC subscribers consist of a variety of local and state level government entities and is still growing rapidly. The incumber will be responsible for ensuring the smooth transition of a new subscriber onto the service, that subscriber needs are being met, and that any concerns are handled swiftly and efficiently.

This position requires the incumbent to possess excellent organizational and customer service skills, as well as a solid understanding of cybersecurity and NYSOC service offerings. Additionally, this position requires an incumbent to act with a great deal of independence in alignment with agency and upper-level management strategic direction.

Due to the nature of the work performed by the NYSOC, this position may require availability during off-shift hours to ensure appropriate response to security incidents or other critical activities as needed. This position is available and can be filled in any of the following NYSOC locations: Latham, Rochester, or New York City.



Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate the onboarding of subscribers to the NYSOC and ensure a smooth transition onto the service.
• Provide robust subscriber relationship management, serving as a main point of contact for subscriber requests or concerns.
• Meet with other teams within the NYSOC and ITS to advocate on behalf of subscribers and collaborate to develop solutions that meet their needs.
• Develop a solid understanding of NYSOC services and the benefits they provide to current and prospective subscribers.
• Track any new requests or issues raised by subscribers until they reach completion.
• Communicate with subscribers to gauge their level of satisfaction with NYSOC services and identify areas that may need improvement.
• Create and maintain onboarding documents, procedures, and NYSOC promotional materials for use with subscribers.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of NYSOC standard operating procedures and performance standards.

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.