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Manager Information Technology Services 2 Information Security - 9279
StateJobsNY, Latham, New York, United States, 12110
Manager Information Technology Services 2 (Information Security)
ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time. Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Information Security Engineering within the Chief Information Security Office (CISO)/Information Security Engineering/Secure Architecture and Engineering section, the Manager Information Technology Services 2 (Information Security), SG-29 position will manage one or more Security Architecture teams that provides security services to one or more ITS groups, and other CISO teams. The incumbent will supervise subordinate staff and will act as a team member providing in-depth information security consulting and services aligned with business needs of the ITS and its client agencies to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and systems. The position requires an incumbent to act with a great deal of independence in alignment with the Chief Technology Office (CTO) and upper-level CISO management strategic direction. The position requires technical expertise in a broad range of areas to permit working directly with technical teams throughout ITS. The position requires communicating orally and in writing with various individuals including management, users, vendors, and other IT staff. The incumbent will have to work with ITS teams and upper-level agency management to resolve technically complex and politically sensitive issues under pressure. The position requires availability during off-shift hours to ensure appropriate response to security incidents or other critical activities that may impact sensitive information, critical systems, NYS agencies, or ITS. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Serve as manager of a team responsible for regular meetings with CTO technical teams, to ensure that security is a consideration of the design and operation of CTO systems, in areas such as platforms, identity management, networking, AI, operational technology, and other shared services. Lead discussions in meetings discussing technical solutions and options regarding new IT systems and proposed changes to IT systems, to ensure that information security issues are recognized and addressed at the design stages. Manage technical security reviews of systems and architecture in their team's specific area of expertise and assist as needed in supporting other teams. Participate in workgroups to develop solutions and standards for IT systems. Lead and participate in regular meetings with CTO technical teams, to ensure that security is a consideration of the design and operation of CTO systems, in areas such as platforms, identity management, networking, and other shared services. Serve as an information security expert and evaluate systems and contracts for alignment with agency and State information security policies for systems developed by CTO. Ensure that all communications, processes, and teams within Information Security Engineering are done in consideration of the operational concerns and workloads of peer teams throughout CISO and CTO, and that staff always maintain the collaborative attitude and open communications required to successfully carry out the mission of CISO and CTO. Work with other SAE managers to manage the security review process for ITS shared services and applications and collaborate with CTO groups to provide software architectural guidance, training, and support. Monitor and remain aware of information security industry trends, tools, and techniques. Provide recommendations for secure/hardened configurations of servers, platforms, networks, and other IT systems. Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities. Bachelor's degree* with at least 15 credit hours in cyber security, information assurance or information technology and five years of information technology experience, including four years of information security or information assurance experience and three years at a supervisory level or one year at a managerial level. * Bachelor's degree candidates without at least 15 course credits in cyber security, information assurance, or information technology require an additional year of general information technology experience to qualify. Appropriate information security or information assurance experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis; an associate's degree requires an additional two years of general information technology experience. Experience solely in information security or information assurance may substitute for the general information technology experience. Some positions may require fingerprinting. Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview. Positions located in New York City, will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay. For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. We are recruiting for 7 positions within this role. Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off, Health Care Benefits, Additional Benefits. The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.
ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time. Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Information Security Engineering within the Chief Information Security Office (CISO)/Information Security Engineering/Secure Architecture and Engineering section, the Manager Information Technology Services 2 (Information Security), SG-29 position will manage one or more Security Architecture teams that provides security services to one or more ITS groups, and other CISO teams. The incumbent will supervise subordinate staff and will act as a team member providing in-depth information security consulting and services aligned with business needs of the ITS and its client agencies to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and systems. The position requires an incumbent to act with a great deal of independence in alignment with the Chief Technology Office (CTO) and upper-level CISO management strategic direction. The position requires technical expertise in a broad range of areas to permit working directly with technical teams throughout ITS. The position requires communicating orally and in writing with various individuals including management, users, vendors, and other IT staff. The incumbent will have to work with ITS teams and upper-level agency management to resolve technically complex and politically sensitive issues under pressure. The position requires availability during off-shift hours to ensure appropriate response to security incidents or other critical activities that may impact sensitive information, critical systems, NYS agencies, or ITS. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Serve as manager of a team responsible for regular meetings with CTO technical teams, to ensure that security is a consideration of the design and operation of CTO systems, in areas such as platforms, identity management, networking, AI, operational technology, and other shared services. Lead discussions in meetings discussing technical solutions and options regarding new IT systems and proposed changes to IT systems, to ensure that information security issues are recognized and addressed at the design stages. Manage technical security reviews of systems and architecture in their team's specific area of expertise and assist as needed in supporting other teams. Participate in workgroups to develop solutions and standards for IT systems. Lead and participate in regular meetings with CTO technical teams, to ensure that security is a consideration of the design and operation of CTO systems, in areas such as platforms, identity management, networking, and other shared services. Serve as an information security expert and evaluate systems and contracts for alignment with agency and State information security policies for systems developed by CTO. Ensure that all communications, processes, and teams within Information Security Engineering are done in consideration of the operational concerns and workloads of peer teams throughout CISO and CTO, and that staff always maintain the collaborative attitude and open communications required to successfully carry out the mission of CISO and CTO. Work with other SAE managers to manage the security review process for ITS shared services and applications and collaborate with CTO groups to provide software architectural guidance, training, and support. Monitor and remain aware of information security industry trends, tools, and techniques. Provide recommendations for secure/hardened configurations of servers, platforms, networks, and other IT systems. Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities. Bachelor's degree* with at least 15 credit hours in cyber security, information assurance or information technology and five years of information technology experience, including four years of information security or information assurance experience and three years at a supervisory level or one year at a managerial level. * Bachelor's degree candidates without at least 15 course credits in cyber security, information assurance, or information technology require an additional year of general information technology experience to qualify. Appropriate information security or information assurance experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis; an associate's degree requires an additional two years of general information technology experience. Experience solely in information security or information assurance may substitute for the general information technology experience. Some positions may require fingerprinting. Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview. Positions located in New York City, will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay. For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. We are recruiting for 7 positions within this role. Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off, Health Care Benefits, Additional Benefits. The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.