Cybersecurity Analyst - SIEM & Incident Response (Albany)

Empire State Development, NYS; 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

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.