Location: New York,NY, USA
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.
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.
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.