Manager Information Technology Services 1 Infomation Security - 9651

Information Security Manager

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 ITS Deputy Commissioner of Technology, the incumbent will lead a Security Services Team that provides security services to the Human Services Dedicated team, the Justice Center, and the Office for the Aging. The incumbent will lead their team in providing in-depth information security consulting and services aligned with business needs of the client agencies to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and systems.

The position requires an incumbent to act with 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.

The position requires availability during off-shift hours to ensure appropriate response to security incidents or other critical activities that may impact sensitive information, critical systems, NYS agencies, or ITS.

Specific duties shall include, but are not limited to:

• Leads and implements information security and compliance programs.
• Leads and resolves security threats to agency information systems.
• Serves as information security expert and evaluates systems and contracts for alignment with agency and State information security policies.
• Supervises staff and resources dedicated to the Human Services Security Services Team.
• Assists the Information Security Officer with overall management of section activities as needed.
• Assists in the planning, coordination, and response for internal and external security audits, ensuring timely collection of evidence and alignment with applicable compliance requirements. Additionally, assist with review of audit findings and appropriate remediation activities ensuring corrective actions are prioritized, assigned, and completed within required timeframes.
• Monitors and stays aware of information security industry trends, tools, and techniques.
• Serve as a liaison between DCT leadership and CISO, representing agency interests while supporting statewide cybersecurity initiatives.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Minimum qualifications required for this vacancy:

• 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.