Cyber Risk Analyst

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) seeks a Cyber Risk Analyst for the Cyber Command Risk Program in Brooklyn. You will help shape Cyber Command's approach to risk management, build new risk frameworks and processes, and assess NYC agencies' cybersecurity risks.

Responsibilities include building risk processes, coordinating with stakeholders, reviewing security cases and documentation, presenting findings to senior leadership, and maintaining the cyber risk registry.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the position; or an education and/or experience equivalent to the above.
• Equivalent education/experience may satisfy the requirement.

Responsibilities

• Build new risk processes and implement risk frameworks to monitor and evaluate risks across the City.
• Manage projects, navigating ambiguity and challenges as they arise.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across divisions, gathering input and incorporating feedback.
• Review and analyze cybersecurity risk cases, justifications, and agency documents.
• Develop procedures and testing methodologies for cybersecurity risk assessments.
• Assess agency information security policies and practices.
• Present risk findings to senior leadership.
• Engage with NYC agencies to help them manage risk effectively.
• Maintain and administer the cyber risk registry.
• Create data integrations to improve visibility into the City’s risk environment.
• Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Job description

• Salary Band: $90,000 to $100,000
• Compensation: USD 75000 - USD 91566 - yearly

Job Description

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit www.nyc.gov/oti to learn more.

At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.

About Cyber Command

Cyber Command is charged with protecting all City systems against cyber threats, including systems that deliver vital services to New Yorkers. Headed by the Chief Information Security Officer of the City of New York, we provide in-depth support to over 100 agencies and offices to protect, detect, identify, respond to, and recover from cyber threats.

About This Role

The Cyber Risk Analyst will serve in the Cyber Command Risk Program under the direction of the Senior Advisor. They will help shape Cyber Command's approach to risk management, build new risk frameworks and processes, and assess and monitor NYC agencies' cybersecurity risks.

Responsibilities will include:

• Build new risk processes and implement risk frameworks to enable better monitoring and evaluation of risks across the City;
• Manage projects, pushing through ambiguity and challenges which may arise;
• Work with stakeholders across various divisions, soliciting input and working through feedback;
• Review and analyze various cybersecurity risk cases, justifications, and exceptions documents submitted by agencies;
• Assist in developing cybersecurity risk assessment procedures and control testing methodologies based on established frameworks and guidelines;
• Assess NYC agencies' documented information security and technology policies, procedures, and practices;
• Present risk findings to senior leadership;
• Engage in communications with NYC agencies to assist them in successfully managing risk;
• Manage and administer the cyber risk registry;
• Build data integrations to improve visibility into the City’s risk environment; and
• Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.

HOURS/SHIFT

Day - Due to the necessary technical duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.

WORK LOCATION

Brooklyn, NY

Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position; or,

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

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.

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