IT SECURITY PROJECT SPECIALIST

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

The DSS Accountability Office (DSS-AO) is responsible for protecting the integrity of social services programs administered by the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) and ensuring that DSS complies with all statutory, regulatory, and contractual standards.

The Office of Data Security Management (ODSM) is responsible for the implementation and management of the Agency’s cyber security program. ODSM works closely with NYC Cyber Command and is tasked with continuously improving the Agency’s risk posture by ensuring appropriate security controls are in place to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of Agency information resources. As remote access and teleworking capabilities expanded exponentially, the need to enhance DSS-HRA-DHS cyber security priorities has accelerated.

ODSM is recruiting for (1) one IT Security Specialist to function as a Cyber Security Project Specialist, who will:

• Plan, manage, and coordinate a portfolio of cybersecurity projects related to the implementation of information security policies, annual risk assessments, network and endpoint scans, and other IT security measures.
• Facilitate the development of project charters and business case analysis including project duration, expected benefits, and projected return on investment.
• Engage high level project stakeholders within DSS-HRA-DHS program areas such as DSS Information Technology Services (ITS), city agencies, state agencies and other business partners on cybersecurity projects.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships and open communication channels between all teams. Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of IT and data security.
• Provide IT security subject matter expertise in the development and maintenance of an enterprise security architecture.
• Evaluate the posture and potential vulnerabilities of the Agency’s networks, hardware, systems, and mobile devices in accordance with security requirements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project delivery reports including projected/completed milestones, resource planning, budgeting and forecasting utilizing Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel and/or other project management tools.
• Review technical requirements, cost-benefit analysis, issue resolution, reporting and closeout of project upon completion. The Director uses these reports to ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget.
• Work with the Director to develop Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP) and evaluates vendor submissions related to the implementation of ODSM’s risk management strategy. Specify, allocate, and assign confidentiality, integrity, and availability requirements to development and acquisition organizations and assets to ensure IT security requirements are adequately addressed throughout the development and acquisition lifecycles for all digital and technological assets.
• Lead the certification and accreditation of new systems prior to their release to production. Coordinate efforts across ODSM, NYC Cyber Command, program areas, and vendors to ensure successful project rollout and adoption.
• Conduct follow-on security audits and risk assessments to identify non-compliance and report findings to the Director.

Hours/Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9AM -5PM

Work Location: 151 West Broadway, NY NY

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

• Project Management Experience for enterprise-wide projects utilizing Waterfall and Agile Methodologies. - Experience in road‑mapping relating team projects to overall goals of the organization. - Understanding of IT Service Management Operations. - Understanding of Cybersecurity Operations. - Excellent written and oral communications skills. - Good presentation skills.

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.