Description

Duties Description

The incumbent of this position will report to the Cyber Incident Response Team within the Office of Counter Terrorism.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

Conduct remote and on-site cyber security assessments for non-Executive agencies, local governments, and public authorities (our "Customers"), including cyber risk assessments, network scans, and cyber threat and vulnerability analysis.
Provide program management of cyber security risk assessment services, including coordination with other government entities, tracking and scheduling of resources, and developing metrics for program evaluation.
Provide expertise to local governments and other government entities to improve their cybersecurity governance with recommendations to further develop policies and processes.
Demonstrate and communicate knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks including but not limited to the CIS Critical Security Controls, NIST SP 800-53, etc.
Conduct outreach with our customers to discuss cyber security policies, programs, and infrastructure.
Lead the development of Customer-facing cyber security programs which align with industry best practices across domains such as IT asset management, configuration management, cyber security policies and procedures, data governance, access management, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, incident response and security awareness training.
Brief unit and agency leadership on program performance, requirements, and future development.
Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of cybersecurity issues and emerging trends to stay ahead of potential risks and support proactive security development.
Assist in developing and distributing actionable strategic, technical, and tactical cyber information and intelligence to non-executive agencies, local governments, and public authorities through weekly, monthly, or ad hoc reports, briefings, and presentations.
Support cybersecurity meetings, presentations, seminars, etc., to foster information-sharing and raise awareness across relevant stakeholders.
Support training exercises targeted to non-executive agencies, local governments, and public authorities focusing on cybersecurity best practices.
Support other CIRT program areas as required.
Supervise and manage lower grade analysts assigned to the cyber security risk assessment program.

Travel will be required (no more than 25%) to support customer initiatives and engagements.

Operational Needs

Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required.
Ability to obtain a federal security clearance.

Desired Certifications

SANS: GCIH, GCCC, GISP
CompTIA: Security+
ISC2: CISSP

Non-competitive

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in relevant area* from a regionally accredited college OR university OR one recognized by the New York State Education Department as following accepted educational practices AND four years of relevant experience**; or an associate's degree AND six years of relevant experience**; OR eight years of relevant experience** in intelligence analysis for a governmental entity.

Qualifying education may include the following or closely related fields: Psychology, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Law, Sociology, GIS, Geography, Information Technology (Various), Engineering (Various), Forensics, Biological Sciences, Earth and Atmospheric Science, Military Studies, Mathematics, Telecommunications, Chemistry, Language (Various), Transportation and Logistics, Industrial Technology, Global Studies, or Intelligence Studies.
Relevant experience is defined as critical data or intelligence analysis, including open source intelligence research with preparation and presentation of intelligence reports and briefings for an organization in the military, private or public sector.

Additional Comments

NOTE: Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

This position is eligible for location pay of $4,000.

The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with the NYS Human Rights Law, DHSES does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

DHSES is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace and is committed to providing our programs and services without discrimination.

In support of Executive Order 31, all qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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