Assistant Chief Security Program Management and Technology

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LIRR) seeks an Assistant Chief of Security Program Management & Technology to oversee all security projects and technology initiatives of the department. You will manage the Office of Security's Capital Program, determine scope and budget, and develop technical statements of work and contract documents while coordinating with MTA entities and external partners.

The role leads security technology standard development, evaluates new solutions, and ensures

Responsibilities

• Oversee scope analysis and design reviews for security projects.
• Perform project analyses and high-level risk assessments.
• Review contractor submittals to ensure compliance with LIRR security guidelines and safety requirements.
• Develop Security System Testing Plans and certify testing activities.
• Develop, direct, and implement the Office of Security's capital program and related documentation.
• Coordinate with 0MB, SI, and LIRR DPM and liaise with stakeholders to meet security needs.

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Chief Security Program Management & Technology

Department

Security

MTA Agency

LIRR

Primary Location(s)

Various

Good Faith Salary Range

$143,725 - $182,000

Position Classification

Safety Sensitive

Closing Date (if applicable)

Open until Filled

About Your Agency

Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island.

This is a Non-Represented Position

Please note that this position has been designated as a “Policy Maker” pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics. As such, you will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement that will be provided to you by the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics.

This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Job Summary

This position will also oversee all project and technology initiatives of the department, ensuring that projects are implemented according to plan and the quality of the final product is high. The Assistant Chief, Security Program Management & Technology is responsible for the development and implementation of the Office of Security's Capital Program and all department technology platforms, certifications, and validation of technologies. The Assistant Chief, Security Program Management & Technology will create, develop, and manage the department's capital program, including the determination of project scope, budget requirements, and scheduling, as well as the development of all agency-required program documentation including technical statements of work (TSOW), requests for proposal (RFP's), and other contract supporting documentation (estimates, force account/third party labor assignments, etc.). This position will coordinate these efforts with 0MB, SI, and LIRR DPM. Assistant Chief, Security Program Management & Technology will be the lead contact for all technology needs required to support all LIRR video and access management operations and will research and pilot new and emerging technologies and evaluate alternative solutions, system upgrades and efficiencies from a technical and economic perspective and propose solutions and develop, test, monitor and certify security systems and ensure security systems and infrastructure are properly supported, maintained, and documented. This position will also collaborate with the Assist Chief, Security Operations and LIRR operating departments (i.e. Transportation, Engineering, Stations, etc.) to ensure all security and operational needs are met. This position will assist the Chief Security Officer in managing, planning, developing and coordinating the establishment of goals and developing and implementing security technology standards, policies, and practices to ensure conformance with federal, state and local regulations and MTA directives. This position represents LIRR at both technical and policy-level meetings with operational and administrative departments, MTA and other agencies, law enforcement agencies, contractors, (i.e. Security Systems Committee, Security Maintenance and Governance Committee).

Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee scope analysis, design reviews, project certifications, etc. for security projects, and other projects with security elements.


• Perform project-specific analyses and project justifications, including high-level risk assessments.


• Reviews contractor submittals and work plans to ensure compliance with LIRR security system guidelines, and LIRR safety and security project and contractor requirements.


• Develop Security System Testing Plans and monitor and certify testing activities.


• Develop, direct, and implement the Office of Security’s capital program. *


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