Cybersecurity Analyst

DGS Office of External Affairs; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire State Development seeks a Cybersecurity Analyst to monitor and support critical information security infrastructure in collaboration with Security and Network teams. The role requires in-office presence in Albany and involves vulnerability testing, incident response, patch management, and security monitoring.

The position is full-time and permanent, with responsibilities including documenting security systems and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT-related discipline with minimum 3 years' experience in related field, or 2-year degree with 5+ years' experience.
• Proficient knowledge of current Information and Cybersecurity Standards and network infrastructure technologies.
• Security certifications (currently held or in progress).
• Ability to work both independently and in team environments.
• Experience with network security solutions, vulnerability testing, and SIEM monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support critical information security infrastructure in collaboration with Security and Network teams.
• Conduct vulnerability testing and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Lead incident response and post-incident analysis.
• Manage patching and configuration changes to maintain security posture.
• Document security systems, procedures, and controls for audits and compliance.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Cybersecurity knowledge

Vulnerability testing

SIEM monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT-related discipline

2-year degree with 5+ years' experience

Job description

The Cybersecurity Analyst at Empire State Development monitors and supports critical information security infrastructure in collaboration with Security and Network teams. The role involves vulnerability testing, incident response, patch management, security monitoring, and documentation of security systems and procedures. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Albany requiring in-office presence.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT-related discipline with minimum 3 years' experience in related field, or 2-year degree with 5+ years' experience
• Proficient knowledge of current Information and Cybersecurity Standards and network infrastructure technologies
• Security certifications (currently held or in progress)
• Ability to work both independently and in team environments
• Experience with network security solutions, vulnerability testing, and SIEM monitoring