Manager Information Technology Services 1 Infomation Security - 9601

Manager Information Technology Services 1

ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time.

Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Technology, the Manager Information Technology Services 1 will be assigned to the Intake and Operations bureau within the Chief Strategy Office and will provide management oversight and support for a broad spectrum of security actions and functions throughout the bureau. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review contracts, service level agreements, and memorandum of understanding language and other documents to verify and ensure that they meet information security needs and requirements and align with agency and State information security policies.
• Manage and resolve security threats to agency information systems.
• Manage and implement information security and compliance programs.
• Work with internal and external partners on information security issues.
• Act as information security lead on projects and initiatives to ensure security by design through implementation of the Secure Systems Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).
• Provide information security expertise, advice and recommendations to agency executives on a broad range of information security matters.
• Monitor and remain aware of information security industry trends, tools, and techniques.
• Monitor information security compliance and recommends improvements.
• Collect and maintain risk register, including reporting and tracking of remediation.
• Participate in the identification and modeling of new threat scenarios to provide proactive defensive measures to technical teams for mitigation of risk.
• Participate in the development, interpretation, review and communication of information security policies, procedures and standards.
• Participate in the continuous monitoring and protection of technology resources and determines events that require investigation and response.
• Participate in cyber incident response.
• Support the implementation and improvement of information security.
• Work with internal and external partners on information security issues.
• Supports the implementation and improvement of information security incident response plans and reports.
• Develop and/or maintain metrics to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the program, facilitates appropriate resource allocation and increases the maturity of the security program.
• Participate in preparation of an information security staffing, development, and training budget plan to align with the agency's risk management and information security plans.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.

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.

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.
• Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Health Care Benefits
• Additional Benefits
• 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.