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City of New York · 1 day ago

Chief Information Security Officer

New York City, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

4+ years exp

The City of New York is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer for the Fire Department, which is the largest fire department in the United States. The role involves developing and implementing an information security strategy to protect data and systems from cyber threats, while also managing a team of IT security professionals.

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Responsibilities

Establish Security Strategy: Develop and maintain the enterprise vision, strategy, and program to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected

Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate information security risks to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data

Policy Development: Create and implement security policies, procedures, and standards to safeguard the organization’s information assets

Incident Response: Lead the response to security incidents and breaches, coordinating with relevant departments to minimize damage and prevent future occurrences

Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards

Team Leadership: Manage and direct a team of IT security professionals, providing guidance and support in their roles

Collaboration: Work closely with other executives to align security initiatives with broader business objectives and goals

Security Awareness: Promote security awareness and training across the organization to ensure all employees understand their roles in maintaining security

Qualification

Baccalaureate degreeProject experiencePolicy experience

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