What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Security Analyst position at The State University of New York?
Location: Albany or New York City, NY Category: Professional Positions Posted On: Fri Feb 14 2025 Job Description:
The System Administration Chief Information Security Office is looking to expand its capacity to execute cybersecurity programs, measure and analyze cybersecurity risk, develop policy and standards and assess security maturity across the SUNY system. This role will play a key role in reducing SUNY's overall risk profile and making across-the-board improvements in cybersecurity. The Information Security Analyst position focuses on a broad range of information security activities such as developing policy and procedure documents, assessing campus cybersecurity maturity and managing the provision of cybersecurity services.
Duties And Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
Either
SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:
The System Administration Chief Information Security Office is looking to expand its capacity to execute cybersecurity programs, measure and analyze cybersecurity risk, develop policy and standards and assess security maturity across the SUNY system. This role will play a key role in reducing SUNY's overall risk profile and making across-the-board improvements in cybersecurity. The Information Security Analyst position focuses on a broad range of information security activities such as developing policy and procedure documents, assessing campus cybersecurity maturity and managing the provision of cybersecurity services.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Create reports and presentations on security metrics, risk assessments, and vendor risk management activities
- Manage cybersecurity programs focused on assisting campuses.
- Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to understand or identify IT-related processes and problems and to identify options for reducing cybersecurity risk.
- Maintain knowledge of industry standards and best practices, including NIST 800-171 and other related information security standards
Required Qualifications:
Either
- Master's degree and two years of experience in information security, transparency reporting, audit, policy analysis, or another similar domain in a government, corporate, or higher education environment.
- Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in information security, transparency reporting, audit, policy analysis, or another similar domain in a government, corporate, or higher education environment.
- Experience performing cybersecurity risk assessments, developing security policies and procedures, or analyzing data and programs for security risks.
- Experience in security operations, including incident response, threat hunting, security monitoring, or security tool administration.
- Knowledge of network and systems security, including firewalls, endpoint detection and response tools, and vulnerability management tools.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as GLBA, HIPAA, and PCI.
- Professional certifications related to cybersecurity, networking, privacy, or governance, risk, and compliance.
- Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $75,000-$90,000.
- Some business travel may be required. Some work outside of normal business hours may be required.
- State Title: Lead Programmer-Analyst (SL-3) and is in the United University Professions Bargaining Unit.
- Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. Generous amount of time off: 13 days of paid holidays per year; 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick time accrued for the first year of employment. Then increases thereafter. Please see our UUP benefits summary for additional information.
SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:
- Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
- Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
- Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
- Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.
- Please review our Excellent Benefits Package
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000
