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TLN Worldwide Enterprises, Inc

Technical Specialist / Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) - State of New York

TLN Worldwide Enterprises, Inc, Hauppauge, New York, United States, 11788

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The

Technical Specialist / Security Subject Matter Expert (SME)

will serve as the

lead cybersecurity authority

supporting Suffolk County’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT) Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives.

This role is responsible for ensuring the County’s cybersecurity posture meets all applicable

federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and frameworks , with a focus on

NIST 800-series ,

CIS Controls , and

ISO 27001

standards.

The Security SME will work closely with DoIT leadership to assess risk, establish compliant security baselines, and guide the development and implementation of robust information security policies, standards, and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the County’s

cybersecurity governance and compliance lead , providing expert guidance on IT security frameworks, controls, and best practices.

Identify and interpret

cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards

applicable to County operations (e.g., NYS ITS policies, CJIS, HIPAA, NIST).

Develop, update, and enforce

cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures

based on the

NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

and related standards.

Define and oversee

risk-based compliance audits , risk tracking, and risk mitigation plans.

Establish processes for documenting and managing risk exceptions and remediation activities.

Conduct assessments and audits of the County’s IT systems, applications, and infrastructure to identify security gaps and recommend improvements.

Support

security awareness , training, and program development for staff and system owners.

Collaborate with other DoIT teams on

incident response planning ,

business continuity , and

disaster recovery initiatives .

Provide

technical security advisory

support for procurements, RFPs, and new system integrations.

Prepare detailed reports, executive summaries, and compliance documentation for County leadership and auditors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master’s preferred).

10+ years

of professional experience in IT security, including at least

5 years in GRC, policy development, and risk management

roles.

Deep understanding of

NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls , and other relevant standards.

Demonstrated experience creating and implementing organizational cybersecurity frameworks and risk programs.

Proven ability to conduct audits, document risk findings, and support continuous compliance.

Strong understanding of

network, cloud, and endpoint security controls .

Excellent communication skills — able to explain technical concepts to executive stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

CRISC, CGRC, or CASP+

NIST Cybersecurity Framework Practitioner or similar

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