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NYC Department of Social Services · 2 months ago

IT SECURITY PROJECT SPECIALIST

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

NYC Department of Social Services is responsible for protecting the integrity of social services programs. They are seeking an IT Security Project Specialist to manage cybersecurity projects, develop project charters, and ensure compliance with security requirements.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Cybersecurity Project ManagementRisk AssessmentEnterprise Security ArchitectureWaterfall MethodologyAgile MethodologyIT Service ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

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

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

Company

NYC Department of Social Services

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS).

Founded in 1966

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees