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Cybersecurity Analyst (GRC)

City of New York · New York, New York, United States

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrs$75k–$100kListed as no visa sponsorshipGovernment Administration
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In short

Conduct risk-based cybersecurity audits and assessments of NYC agencies, evaluating security controls, policies, and compliance with citywide standards. Document and communicate findings, recommend corrective actions, and track remediation of audit findings and compliance gaps.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Cybersecurity Risk AssessmentGovernance, Risk, And ComplianceCybersecurity AuditingCompliance AssessmentSecurity Control TestingAudit MethodologiesRisk AnalysisPolicy Assessment

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CybersecurityGovernance, Risk, And ComplianceCyber CommandRisk AssessmentCybersecurity AuditCompliance ProgramsSecurity ControlsControl TestingAudit MethodologiesCybersecurity Frameworks

Requires a bachelor's degree and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies relevant to the position, or equivalent education and experience. The role calls for cybersecurity risk, audit, and compliance capabilities, and may require working nights, evenings, or weekends.

About the employer

New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)

NYCHA is the largest & oldest public housing authority in North America. 🏫🗽🏢 Account not monitored 24/7. · hiring as City of New York

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in North America, was created in 1934 to provide decent, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers. NYCHA is home to 1 in 16 New Yorkers, providing affordable housing to 511,384 authorized residents through public housing and Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) programs as well as Section 8 housing. NYCHA has 177,565 apartments in 2,410 buildings across 335 conventional public housing and PACT developments. In addition, NYCHA connects residents to critical programs and services from external and internal partners, with a focus on economic opportunity, youth, seniors, and social services. With a housing stock that spans all five boroughs, NYCHA is a city within a city.

INDUSTRY
Government Administration
COMPANY
Government Agency
FOUNDED
1934
HEADQUARTERS
New York, NY
SIZE
10,001+on LinkedIn
OFFICES
2 on LinkedIn
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Questions about this role

Is this City of New York role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $75,000–$100,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the city delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit www.nyc.gov/oti to learn more.

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Job Description

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the city delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit www.nyc.gov/oti to learn more.

At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.

About Cyber Command

Cyber Command is charged with protecting all City systems against cyber threats, including systems that deliver vital services to New Yorkers. Headed by the Chief Information Security Officer of the City of New York, we provide in-depth support to over 100 agencies and offices to protect, detect, identify, respond to, and recover from cyber threats.

Job Description

Cybersecurity Analyst (GRC) are essential members of the Cyber Command team who build and maintain effective Citywide Cybersecurity risk, audit, and compliance programs. The Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst will be tasked with continuously improving Cyber Command and will participate in Citywide cybersecurity risk assessments.

The Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst will serve in a security risk, audit and compliance analyst role within the Cyber Command Audit and Compliance Division. The Analyst will help shape and assess NYC agencies' cybersecurity risks and compliance posture, enforce and ensure compliance with Citywide cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures and cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Review security assessment and service performance reports to identify any significant issues or variances and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
  • Review and analyze various cybersecurity risk cases, including justification and exceptions documents submitted by agencies.
  • Assist in the development of cybersecurity risk and compliance assessment procedures and testing methodologies based on established frameworks and guidelines.
  • Assess NYC Agencies’ documented information security and technology policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Conduct evaluations of cybersecurity programs or their individual components to ensure compliance with Citywide cybersecurity policies and standards.
  • Conduct risk-based cybersecurity audits of NYC agencies’ programs, projects, and initiatives, including evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of security controls.
  • Execute audit procedures, perform technical and procedural control testing, evaluate supporting evidence, and document results in accordance with established audit methodologies.
  • Draft and present finding reports accompanied with working papers, concise controls assessments, and systems testing reports (both narrative and table based).
  • Prepare and maintain audit working papers that support observations, findings, conclusions, and recommendations; communicate audit results clearly to stakeholders.
  • Track and validate remediation of audit findings, cybersecurity control deficiencies, and compliance gaps.
  • Analyze legal, regulatory, contractual, and policy requirements relevant to cybersecurity controls and compliance; support clear documentation of compliance gaps and related recommendations.
  • Engage in communications with NYC Agencies to assist Agencies in complying with Citywide policies and standards, and
  • Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.

HOURS/SHIFT

Day - Due to the necessary technical duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.

WORK LOCATION

Brooklyn, NY

TO APPLY

  • Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration

Please go to www.cityjobs/jobs/search and search for Job ID # 809009

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW

APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL

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IT SECURITY SPECIALIST - 95622

Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position; or,

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.

Agency: TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

Job Category: Technology, Data & Innovation

Salary Band: $90,000 to $100,000

Compensation: USD 75000 - USD 100000

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