Lead Infrastructure Security and Data Protection Analyst, DIIT - 24826

Position Summary: Under the general direction of the Director of Security Engineering, with great latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Lead Infrastructure Security and Data Protection Analyst oversees a large and complex networked computer operations environment. The position collaborates with security teams to ensure that all DIIT-managed locations have the necessary resources and support to provide the best possible services to the public. Also, the role maintains a blend of central, school, and public-facing web applications and databases, with over 1 million endpoints for students, faculty, and administrative staff. The Analyst monitors the day-to-day operations and utilizes knowledge of business processes and IT infrastructure to implement complex system upgrades, backup data, test computer systems and oversees system maintenance. Performs related work.

Reports to: Director of Security Engineering

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: Works collaboratively within areas of Information Technology (IT), Information Security, Office of Legal Affairs (OLS), internal business units, the Office of Special Investigations (OSI), the New York City Police Department (NYPD), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Special Commissioner of Investigations (SCI), any vendors with whom the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) does business.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert in the development of security integration plans to protect existing infrastructure and to incorporate future solutions.
• Serves as subject matter expert on defining and developing security requirements using risk assessments, threat modeling, testing, and analysis of existing systems.
• Creates and implements security policies and protocols, monitors networks for suspicious activities, and responds to any security breaches that might occur.
• Performs related functions required for the continued and effective operation of a computer environment.
• Provides operational support for critical security systems and services, including identity management, intrusion detection/prevention, data leakage prevention, content filtering, firewall compliance, vulnerability, and security event management.
• Participates in planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining highly secure application architecture solutions that include network devices, servers, storage, applications, and virtualization technologies.
• Collaborates with various Information Technology staff members on a routine basis for the purposes of reviewing and providing recommendations for information security, such as patch reports, network design, change management, and other projects as assigned.
• Serves as a Lead liaison between OTI/Cyber Command, NYCPS Operations teams to ensure compliance with endpoint tools configuration standards.
• Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of subordinates and is generally responsible for the satisfactory completion of the work performed.
  
  

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

• A baccalaureate degree, from an accredited college including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester credits in cyber security, network security, computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, information technology, information science, information systems management, network administration, or a pertinent scientific, technical, or related area.
• A four-year high school diploma or its equivalent approved by a state’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and three years of satisfactory experience in any of the areas described in “1” above; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” or “2”, above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in “2” above on the basis that sixty (60) semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. In addition, twenty-four (24) credits from an accredited college or graduate school in cyber security, network security, computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, information technology, information science, information systems management, network administration, or a pertinent scientific, technical or related area; or a certificate of at least 625 hours in computer programming from an accredited technical school (post high school), may be substituted for one year of experience.
  
  

Plus

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, individuals must have two additional years of the experience described in "1" above

Preferred

• Experience with IT Security processes, policies and procedures.
• Ability to research, investigate, and analyze findings.
• Knowledge of data structure, security methods, and technical elements to protect data.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to provide effective and professional customer service.
• Strong technical background and familiarity with traditional and emerging security technologies and practices a plus.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and interact effectively with IT, Security, and Business leaders as well as school support staff.
• Possession of any one of the certifications listed below:
• CompTIA Security
• CompTIA CYSA
• ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• ISC2 Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)
• Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Security Essentials
• Certification (GSEC)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  
  

Salary: $104,334 - $115,000

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

• New York City Residency is NOT Required *
  
  

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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The Department of Education of 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 upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

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