Cybersecurity Engineer (Cloud Security)

New York City Office of Technology & Innovation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cybersecurity Engineer (Cloud Security) at the New York City Office of Technology & Innovation will play a key role in safeguarding the city's infrastructure by assisting in securing cloud and on-premises environments. You will gain mentorship from senior engineers and help implement defensive controls across cloud platforms to protect city data.

Work with AWS, Azure, and GCP, maintain runbooks and diagrams, and communicate effectively with agency stakeholders during deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience in security-related projects or policies.
• Experience operating security controls in cloud and on-prem environments.
• Experience with Windows Server security, AD/Entra, and log analysis.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Security/cloud certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Configure, integrate, and operate defensive security controls across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.
• Design and implement defensive controls including cloud security solutions.
• Support PoC evaluations for cloud security tools and document results.
• Maintain cloud diagrams, configuration guides, and runbooks.
• Provide clear communication to agency stakeholders during deployment and integration.
• Collaborate with project teams to align security readiness with deployment schedules.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Cloud security

Cloud platforms

AD Entra

Windows security

PowerShell

Networking basics

Communication skills

Mentorship

Security certs

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

Job Description

The Cybersecurity Engineer (Cloud Security) will play a key supporting role in safeguarding the city's digital infrastructure by assisting in the integration, testing, operation, and configuration of defensive technologies across cloud platforms and on-premises environments. This role supports the execution of Cyber Command’s defensive strategy and involves validating the scalability of cloud-based security controls, documenting proof-of-concept (PoC) results, and maintaining architectural diagrams and operational runbooks. This position offers a valuable opportunity to build technical expertise in cloud security architecture and administration while receiving structured mentorship from senior engineers to effectively support agency stakeholders.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assist senior engineers in configuring, integrating, and operating defensive security controls across hybrid (cloud and on-premises) environments to protect city data and network infrastructure.
• Assist senior engineers in designing and implementing strategic defensive controls, including cloud-based security solutions, that safeguard city data, protect network infrastructure, and enhance incident response capabilities.
• Support proof-of-concept evaluations for cloud security tools by executing test cases, validating solution adoptability, and documenting results.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including cloud architectural diagrams, configuration guides, and operational runbooks.
• Provide technical support and clear communication to agency stakeholders during the deployment and integration of security controls.
• Work closely with internal project teams, business units, and technical stakeholders to align security readiness with established deployment schedules.
• 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

OTI participates in E-Verify

IT SECURITY SPECIALIST - 95622

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

• - Hands‑on experience operating, configuring, or administering security controls within AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• - Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure AD) environments, including basic familiarity with Entra licensing tiers, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Entra security controls.
• - Experience with Windows Server security, along with a practical understanding of foundational network protocols, firewalls, conditional access policies, API keys, and system logs.
• - Skill in utilizing scripting tools such as PowerShell to assist in troubleshooting, log analysis, and process automation.
• - Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across internal and external stakeholders to support mission‑critical goals.
• - Self‑motivated mindset with a strong commitment to continuous learning and technical growth under team mentorship.
• - Foundational or associate‑level security/cloud certifications are a plus (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Microsoft SC‑900 / SC‑300 / AZ‑500, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, or Google Cloud Digital Leader).

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.