Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Remote)

New York ISO; City of Rensselaer (NY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) invites applications for a full-time Senior IT Security Specialist to protect NYISO's information systems and critical infrastructure. You will design security architectures, lead incident response, manage threats, and advance security tooling across SIEM, SOAR, and vulnerability management, while aligning with regulatory standards.

This onsite role in Rensselaer, NY offers a hybrid schedule with some remote days and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field.
• 7+ years in IT or IT security roles.
• Deep knowledge of information security best practices.
• Experience with energy sector is desirable.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage security architectures and standards.
• Lead SIEM/SOC operations and incident response.
• Automate security workflows with SOAR.
• Perform threat hunting and vulnerability management.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams.

Skills

Security architecture

Threat management

SIEM

SOAR

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Security tooling

Risk management

Policy development

Code security

Education

Bachelor's in Information Security

Master’s preferred

Tools

SIEM platforms

Threat intel tools

Vulnerability scanners

Penetration testing tools

SOAR platforms

Job description

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) invites applications for a full-time Senior IT Security Specialist to protect NYISO's information systems and critical infrastructure. You will design security architectures, lead incident response, manage threats, and advance security tooling across SIEM, SOAR, and vulnerability management, while aligning with regulatory standards.

This onsite role in Rensselaer, NY offers a hybrid schedule with some remote days and a comprehensive benefits