Senior Threat Analyst

New York City Office of Technology & Innovation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) – NYC Cyber Command is seeking a Senior Threat Analyst to fortify city defenses, monitor networks, and lead incident response in a 24/7 SOC. The role requires hands-on threat analysis, collaboration with city agencies, and development of playbooks to mitigate cyber risks.

Based in Brooklyn, NY, you will interface with internal teams, vendors, and partners, perform SITREPS, and contribute to proactive threat hunting and security operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field with four years of full-time relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices and procedures.
• Experience with network and host security technologies and SIEM tools.

Responsibilities

• Staff a 24x7 SOC to monitor for intrusion and anomalous activity and respond accordingly.
• Interface with NYC Cyber Command teams, City agencies, vendors and partners.
• Produce routine SOC metrics, SITREPS and quality control checks.
• Develop and update SOC playbooks and runbooks for incident response.
• Lead investigation of security incidents and coordinate remediation.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Network security

IDS/IPS detection

SIEM technologies

Threat hunting

Incident response

Communication with stakeholders

Proactive risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

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.

The Senior Threat Analyst position at NYC Cyber Command is mandated as part of a critical initiative due to the escalating cybersecurity threats faced by the city's infrastructure, public services, and sensitive data. In an era where cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent, the role of a Senior Threat Analyst is paramount in fortifying the city's defenses, analyzing emerging threats, and developing proactive measures to mitigate potential risks.

Responsibilities

• Perform many critical functions within the Threat Management discipline including staffing 24x7x365 coverage at the Citys Security Operations Center (SOC) augmenting FTE shift schedules including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Interface with OTI Cyber Command teams internally, with City agencies, vendors, and information-sharing partners.
• Monitor City networks and security alerts for intrusion, attempted compromise, and anomalous behavior;
• Apply mitigation techniques or escalation factors; correlate threat intelligence across various logs collected by established security controls.
• Produce routine SOC metrics & reporting.
• Maintain situation reports (SITREPS) Perform weekly quality control checks.
• Work closely with SOC Director on incident preparation including the continuous development of new SOC playbooks and runbooks
• 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

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

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and procedures
• Strong understanding of network and host technologies
• Experience in applying techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusion using IDS methods and technologies
• Experience with SIEM technologies, malware analysis and mitigation techniques
• Apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation)
• Interpret information collected by diagnostic network tools (Netflow, security event logs, IDS systems, etc.)
• Ability to investigate and solve complex problems
• Excellent communication skills are crucial for effectively communicating security incidents, risks, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including SOC Director and senior management
• Threat Hunting: Proactive threat hunting capabilities to identify and investigate potential security threats or anomalies within the environment before they elevate into incidents
• Incident Response: Experience in incident response procedures and methodologies, including the ability to analyze security incidents, contain threats, mitigate risks, and recover from security breaches effectively and efficiently.

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.