Cyber Security Project Lead for Enterprise IT Risk

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Social Services seeks an IT Security Specialist to manage cybersecurity projects, develop security architecture, and coordinate risk-based initiatives across DSS-HRA-DHS. The role emphasizes inter-team collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring policy compliance.

Responsibilities include planning charters, ROI analyses, and leading system certification; remote work is not indicated, and typical hours are 9AM–5PM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in projects/policies related to IT security.
• Experience with project management methodologies (Waterfall and Agile).
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and coordinate a portfolio of cybersecurity projects related to information security policies and risk assessments.
• Facilitate development of project charters and business case analyses with ROI considerations.
• Engage stakeholders across DSS-HRA-DHS, ITS, city/state agencies, and partners.
• Develop and maintain enterprise security architecture and reports on milestones and budget.
• Lead certification/accreditation of new systems and coordinate with vendors for secure rollouts.
• Conduct follow-on security audits and risk assessments; report findings to the Director.

Skills

Project management

ITSM operations

Cybersecurity operations

Written and verbal communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

NYC Department of Social Services seeks an IT Security Specialist to manage cybersecurity projects, develop security architecture, and coordinate risk-based initiatives across DSS-HRA-DHS. The role emphasizes inter-team collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring policy compliance.

Responsibilities include planning charters, ROI analyses, and leading system certification; remote work is not indicated, and typical hours are 9AM–5PM.