Information Technology Specialist 3 (Information Security)

Bachelor's degree* with at least 15 credit hours in cybersecurity, information assurance, or information technology; and two years of information technology experience, including one year of information security or information assurance experience**.

*Substitution: Bachelor's degree candidates without at least 15course credits in cyber security, information assurance, or information technology require an additional year of general information technology experience to qualify. Appropriate information security or information assurance experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis; an associate degree requires an additional two years of general information technology experience.

**Experience solely in information security or information assurance may substitute for the general information technology experience

Duties Description The incumbent will report to the Office of Counter Terrorism's Critical Infrastructure Unit. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Organize, coordinate, and facilitate legislatively mandated visits and ensure all required staff activities are completed.
• Support risk assessments as assigned.
• Maintain required certifications to support cyber security assessments.
• Conduct risk assessments focused on cyber security protection.
• Deliver quality products to customers for their use.
• Develop a detailed knowledge base and understanding of cyber vulnerabilities and security best practices.
• Provide guidance to IT Specialist 2 (Information Security) staff and interns including the full scope of supervisory responsibilities.
• Maintain open communication and information sharing channels with the Cyber Incident Response Team.
• Review and record findings of water treatment plant vulnerability assessments focusing on cyber security.
• Conduct outreach calls and site visits with water sector assets, as determined necessary, to help improve reduce potential risk.
• Maintain awareness of cyber news in the energy, pipeline and chemical sectors.
• Develop and maintain proficiency of the NY Responds System and Emergency Support Function Annexes.
• Regularly meet with the report writing lead to understand cyber report needs, deliverables and due dates.
• Support and manage, as assigned, the cyber working group meet regularly and review products prior to submission to the report writing lead.
• Work with sensitive information which will require obtaining a National Security Clearance.
• Assist in disaster response and recovery activities, as required, and assigned.
• Perform additional duties as required, including those of an emergency nature.
• Travel will be required.

Additional Comments Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required.

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

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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources/AC

Telephone 518-473-7053

Fax 518-485-8432

Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM

1220 Washington Ave., Bldg. 7A

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 166320 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.