Chief Information Security Officer

FIRE DEPARTMENT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time Chief Information Security Officer to lead the Bureau of Technology Development & Systems. You will develop and implement an enterprise security program to protect data, systems, and critical public safety operations.

Responsibilities include strategy, risk mitigation, policy development, incident response, and ensuring compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, and other standards, while guiding a team of IT security professionals in a

Qualifications

• Six years of enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture and/or IT infrastructure experience.
• Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience leading information security programs in government or large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Establish security strategy and enterprise program across assets and technologies.
• Identify and mitigate information security risks to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Create and enforce security policies, procedures and standards.
• Lead incident response and coordinate with departments to minimize damage.
• Ensure compliance with laws and standards (GDPR, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Manage IT security professionals and provide guidance and support.
• Collaborate with executives to align security with business goals.
• Promote security awareness and training across the organization.

Skills

Security frameworks

IT security programs

Network security

Cloud security

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Cybersecurity certifications

PowerShell

Active Directory

Windows Server

CrowdStrike

Cisco firewalls

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or related field

Six years of enterprise architecture/IT infrastructure experience

Education/experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above

Tools

CrowdStrike

McAfee

Pulse Secure

Cisco

Firewalls

Windows Server

Rapid7

MS Office 365

Endpoint Security

Enterprise Mobility in the cloud

Job description

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Chief Information Security Officer in the Bureau of Technology Development & Systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing an organization's information security strategy to protect data and systems from cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish Security Strategy: Develop and maintain the enterprise vision, strategy, and program to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate information security risks to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
• Policy Development: Create and implement security policies, procedures, and standards to safeguard the organization’s information assets.
• Incident Response: Lead the response to security incidents and breaches, coordinating with relevant departments to minimize damage and prevent future occurrences.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, such as GDPR and ISO 27001.
• Team Leadership: Manage and direct a team of IT security professionals, providing guidance and support in their roles.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other executives to align security initiatives with broader business objectives and goals.
• Security Awareness: Promote security awareness and training across the organization to ensure all employees understand their roles in maintaining security.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or related field and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture and/or IT infrastructure systems; or
• 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and ten years of satisfactory full-time experience related to enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture and/or IT infrastructure systems; or
• 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Preferred Skills

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience managing information security programs, developing, and applying information security, risk management, and privacy practices in local, state, or federal government.
• Minimum of 6 years’ practical experience designing and implementing IT security solutions deep understanding of various security threats and preventative measures.
• Familiarity with cyber-security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, HIPAA etc.
• Strong demonstrated knowledge of LAN/WAN, systems administration, active directory, PowerShell, group policy, virtualization, cloud and IT security technologies.
• Experience with systems access management, change management, security monitoring and intrusion detection, vulnerability management, endpoint security management, cloud security, data loss prevention, encryption, network security, disaster recovery, data management, physical security, vendor management.
• Experience with CrowdStrike, McAfee, Pulse Secure, Cisco, firewalls, Windows Server, Rapid7, MS Office 365, Endpoint Security and Enterprise Mobility in the cloud.
• IT certifications (1 or more) such as Security+, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CySA+, CRISC, C-CISO, SSCP, CASP, CEH, GIAC

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.