Security & Vulnerability Operations Specialist

Insurance Fund, State; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) Vulnerability Management Team seeks an IT Security Specialist 2 to manage application and infrastructure security through scanning, assessment, and remediation. You will configure and monitor security tools, investigate vulnerabilities, and support end users while collaborating with infrastructure and development teams on security initiatives in New York City.

Based in NYC, the role offers opportunities to research emerging security technologies and

Qualifications

• One year of permanent competitive service as an IT Specialist 1
• Bachelor's degree in computer science with 15 semester credit hours
• Bachelor's degree and one year of IT experience

Responsibilities

• Managing application and infrastructure security through vulnerability scanning, assessment, and remediation
• Configuring and monitoring security tools
• Investigating vulnerabilities and providing end-user support
• Collaborating with infrastructure and development teams on security initiatives
• Researching emerging security technologies and enforcing security standards across the agency

Skills

Security fundamentals

Threat landscapes awareness

End-user support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Security scanning platforms

Linux command-line

Job description

The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) Vulnerability Management Team seeks an IT Security Specialist 2 to manage application and infrastructure security through scanning, assessment, and remediation. You will configure and monitor security tools, investigate vulnerabilities, and support end users while collaborating with infrastructure and development teams on security initiatives in New York City.

Based in NYC, the role offers opportunities to research emerging security technologies and