Senior Information Security Policy & Exception Lead

NYS Office of Information Technology Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NYs Office of Information Technology Services in Albany seeks a professional to develop and implement the CISO’s Exception Management Program, aligning with statewide security policies and standards. The role supports audits, policy reviews, and collaboration with ITS and other state entities to ensure compliance while promoting cybersecurity best practices.

Minimum qualifications include six years in IT/cybersecurity or one year as IT Specialist 3, with degree substitutions outlined.

Qualifications

• Six years of information technology, cybersecurity, or information assurance experience.
• Or one year of state service as an Information Technology Specialist 3 (Information Security).
• Degrees with CS credits may substitute for experience per rules described.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Exception Management Program for NYS information security.
• Review policies, assist audits, and ensure compliance with state/federal standards.
• Lead and support policy review processes, documentation, and related tools.

Skills

Information security

Policy interpretation

Audits coordination

Documentation

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with CS credits

Associate degree with CS credits

Job description

NYs Office of Information Technology Services in Albany seeks a professional to develop and implement the CISO’s Exception Management Program, aligning with statewide security policies and standards. The role supports audits, policy reviews, and collaboration with ITS and other state entities to ensure compliance while promoting cybersecurity best practices.

Minimum qualifications include six years in IT/cybersecurity or one year as IT Specialist 3, with degree substitutions outlined.