Manager Information Technology Services 1 Information Security

Duties Description Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Technology within the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) Dedicated Support division, Division of the Budget section (DOB), the Manager Information Technology Services 1 Information Security, SG-27, will direct and manage the day-to-day operations of an information security unit to support the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the agencies information assets. The position requires an incumbent to act with a great deal of independence in alignment with agency and upper-level management strategic direction. 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.

• Maintain familiarity with each client agency's business functions and requirements.
• Assist each agency in complying with NYS information security policies and standards, protocols, cybersecurity best-practices, and regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity.
• Assist each agency in evaluating, understanding, and appropriately managing information security risks.
• Respond to incidents that pose a security risk.
• Advise each agency on security considerations related to procurement of products and services.
• Support each agency in maintaining information classification for IT systems and solutions and data sets in alignment with NYS policy.
• Ensure security engineering and architecture considerations are addressed in services and systems designs.
• Pursuant to approved protocols and processes, disseminate threat information to support ITS teams and agencies.
• Lead, participate, and help coordinate responses to potential security incidents.
• Pursuant to approved protocols and processes, escalate security concerns and report incidents to the applicable entities for review and action in an appropriate manner.
• Promote and develop information security awareness and programs to benefit the agencies.
• Contribute to the development of NYS policies and standards.
• Maintain an adequate level of current knowledge and proficiency in information security through annual Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits directly related to information security.
• Serve as Project Security Lead for ITS and supported agency projects and initiatives.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: Seven years of information technology, cybersecurity, or information
assurance experience, including one year 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.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicable Information Security cerificate(s) such as SysAdmin, Audit, Network, and Security (SANS) certification or equivalent.


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.


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

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City Albany


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Zip Code 12220


Notes on Applying To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.