Job title: Deputy Chief Info Sec Officer
Company: City of New York
Job description:
Job Opportunity: Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO)
Important Note: We warmly invite candidates with a permanent Civil Service title of Computer Operations Manager or a similar role to apply. When submitting your application, please include your Employee Identification Number (EIN) and mention your permanent Civil Service title in your cover letter.
About Us:
At the NYC Department of Finance (DOF), we take pride in managing the tax revenue laws of our city with fairness, efficiency, and transparency. We believe that establishing public trust and promoting compliance is vital, and we strive to do this while offering exceptional customer service every step of the way.
Our Finance Information Technology (FIT) Division plays a critical role in this mission. We design, build, and support all aspects of our computer systems—think hardware, software, applications, infrastructure, telephone systems, and data security. FIT is also responsible for managing the technology behind important city services, including tax payments, property assessments, and public safety initiatives.
What We’re Looking For:
We are on the hunt for a dynamic and experienced Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO) to join our leadership team. You will be at the forefront of overseeing and coordinating our IT security efforts. As we continually embrace new technological advancements, we need someone who can thrive in this fast-paced environment and strengthen our enterprise-wide Cyber Security program to ward off cyber threats and ensure our information security landscape is robust.
Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the right candidate will possess exemplary organizational and team leadership skills. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside top Cyber professionals, forming one of the largest Cyber Security teams within city government. Together, you will implement cutting-edge security protocols rooted in the NIST Cyber Security framework and aim to elevate our security measures even further. Your experience in safeguarding classified data and maintaining the integrity of our systems—generating revenues of $35 billion annually—is crucial to our mission.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a comprehensive Cyber Security program, guiding diverse teams in areas such as Cyber Security operations, governance, risk and compliance, security engineering, incident management, and more.
- Ensure high-quality information security management across the agency that aligns with our business goals.
- Establish audit and compliance practices to guarantee adherence to regulatory Cybersecurity requirements while managing policies and control frameworks that protect our systems and data.
- Facilitate collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including legal teams, audit departments, and city agencies.
- Develop and manage complex, multi-year initiatives that bolster our security program while overseeing budget allocations and project execution.
- Implement disaster recovery policies in line with our business continuity management goals, acknowledging that many of our critical business processes may go beyond our corporate boundaries.
- Design secure application architectures and network security measures for classified data.
- Create both strategic and tactical solutions for secure cloud-based services.
- Develop methodologies for code testing, validation, and vulnerability management across all DOF applications.
- Monitor external threats, advising relevant teams on necessary actions to mitigate risks.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with the Office of Technology and other mayoral entities, as well as law enforcement agencies.
Qualifications:
- You bring at least six years of progressive, full-time experience in supervising or managing computer operations in a large-scale mainframe, network, or multi-tier environment. Among those six years, a minimum of 18 months must be in an administrative, managerial, or executive role.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution can substitute for up to two years of experience mentioned above. If you do not have a degree, we may consider undergraduate credits, equating 30 semester credits to six months of experience.
- A master’s degree in relevant fields such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Public Administration can count for up to a year of the aforementioned experience. Graduate credits can also be considered under similar conditions.
Additional Information:
The City of New York is proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to creating a diverse workforce and fostering a workplace free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or characteristic, including sex, race, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.
If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact in our community, we encourage you to apply!
Expected salary:
Location: New York City, NY
Job date: Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:31:26 GMT
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