Cyber Information Technology Analyst, BERS

Position Summary : Under supervision, with considerable latitude for independent action or the exercise of independent judgment, is responsible for the analysis, configuration, implementation, and remediation of Cyber Security issues. Performs related work to improve the overall Cyber Information Technology Analyst posture of the organization.

Reports to : Deputy Director of Information Security, BERS

Direct Reports : N / A.

Key Relationships : The Cyber Information Technology Analyst collaborates closely with the staff throughout BERS, various divisions within New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) and various City agencies, including OTI, NYC Cyber Command and FISA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cyber risk assessments that protect the business and adhere with compliance and privacy laws.
• Implement cyber security systems and monitor them for unusual activity across a wide range of products.
• Conduct threat research.
• Evaluate, test and document cyber security solutions and controls, and work closely with other Information Technology team members to remediate risk and vulnerability.
• Assist with cyber security configuration standards for systems and business applications.
• Use security applications and scanners to monitor the environment.
• Collect and analyze logs from these applications; configure, maintain, and upgrade these applications and scanners.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on characterizing and analyzing network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources.
• Collaborate with internal users, department Managers to facilitate technical and non-technical projects requiring cyber security oversight and to ensure policies, procedures and standards are met.
• Create new cyber security policies / procedures and improve / update existing policies / procedures.
• Assign and monitor cyber security training programs for everyone in the organization.
• Interface with internal and external auditors for risk assessments.
• Serve as a Cyber Security team member, aiding in Change Management (CM) and Incident Response (IR) teams.
• Recommend new cyber security solutions as well as effective improvements to existing cyber security controls that do not interfere with the daily business of the organization.
• Serve as a liaison for the Cyber Security team.
• Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Communicate policies and procedures throughout the organization as well as collect and analyze feedback.

Minimum Qualification Requirements :

Plus

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

Preferred

Salary : $104,334 - $120,000

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.

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

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DOE Non- Discrimination Policy

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 .

Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / .

Salary : $104,334 - $120,000