Cyber Project Specialist

Cyber Project Specialist Apply Cyber Project Specialist Agency: DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION Posted on: 09/12/2023 Job type: Full-time Location NYC-ALL BOROS Title Classification: No exam required Department Mgt Info Syst Office Salary range: $75,000.
00 – $150,000.
00 Job Description The City of New York Department of Sanitation's Bureau of Information Technology (BIT) is responsible for the data processing functions and operations of systems that provide operational, analytical, and managerial support functions, as well as IT resource management, for DSNY.
Working closely with owner/client bureaus within the agency, BIT develops and implements both custom and packaged applications, and maintains the requisite technical infrastructure, using in-house project resources and hired consultants.
We encourage innovation, creativity, and think outside of the box attitude when solving complex problems and implementing new solutions.
The Sanitation Department, City of New York (DSNY), seeks a full-time Cyber Project Specialist in the Bureau of Information Technology.
Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer, the successful candidate will: - Review and assess business requirements for IT security needs and best practices.
- Attend project meetings to assess security needs and required design augmentations that may be required.
- Provide Cybersecurity policy guidance, navigate OTI cloud review and NYC3 Cyber review procedures.
- Research, evaluate, and recommend IT security solutions.
- Develop & and present regular updates and reports for technical audiences on cyber threats and activity.
- Participate in security incident response efforts including off-hours/on-call support.
- Contribute to the development of policies & and documentation to support ongoing IT security activities (run books, procedure documentation, etc.
).
- Research, analyze, and understand log sources, particularly security and networking devices (such as firewalls, routers, anti-virus products, and operating systems).
- Perform special technology projects and initiatives as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications 1.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position; or, 2.
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
Preferred Skills - Strong understanding of networking protocols and infrastructure designs - Understanding of routing, firewall functionality, host and network intrusion detection systems including encryption and load balancing.
- Network protocols (e.
g.
, TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols) and topologies.
- Experience in monitoring both commercial and open-source IDS/IPS - Knowledge of network forensic techniques.
55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.
Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
For more information, please visit the U.
S.
Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.
gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.
However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss it with the agency representative at the time of the interview.
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.
Minimum Qualifications 1.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position; or, 2.
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to \"1\" above.
Preferred Skills - Strong understanding of networking protocols and infrastructure designs\n- Understanding of routing, firewall functionality, host and network intrusion detection systems including encryption and load balancing.
\n- Network protocols (e.
g.
, TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols) and topologies.
\n- Experience in monitoring both commercial and open-source IDS/IPS\n- Knowledge of network forensic techniques.
55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.
Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
For more information, please visit the U.
S.
Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.
gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.
However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss it with the agency representative at the time of the interview.
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.
Job ID 604098 Title code 06797 Civil service title IT PROJECT SPECIALIST Title classification Pending Classification-2 Business title Cyber Project Specialist Experience level: Experienced (non-manager) Number of positions 1 Work location 375 Pearl Street Category: Technology, Data & Innovation