Cybersecurity Engineer (Network Security)

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 Security Sciences teams provide highly functional, available, trusted solutions that enable the City government to prevent, detect, respond, and recover from cyber threats. Security Sciences is responsible for security architecture and engineering, with an emphasis on big data and emerging technology. This includes evaluating security tools, building a highly resilient and defensible security architecture, and supporting Cyber Command’s software engineering and development lifecycle in order to rapidly meet the mission needs.

The Cybersecurity Engineer (Network Security) is responsible for the design and implementation of defensible security infrastructure on behalf of the New York City government. The candidate will be responsible for identifying security gaps across NYC government agencies and developing solutions to rectify those gaps.

Responsibilities will include:

• Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan.

• Design, build, install, configure, and test dedicated cyber defense systems (hardware & software

• Implement robust Network Security Monitoring/Continuous Security Monitoring solutions

• Operate and administer cyber defense applications and software

• Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to integrate security controls and procedures into workflows

• Automate controls and redundant processes whenever possible

• Liaise with cybersecurity vendors to support procurement of cybersecurity solutions

• 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 # 809059

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.

Salary Min: $ 75,000.00

Salary Max: $ 95,000.00