Federal Reserve Bank of Boston · 18 hours ago
FRFS Cyber Security Specialist
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$164K/yr - $282K/yr
3+ years expThe Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is a key player in delivering payments services to financial institutions. They are seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to execute and maintain cyber risk assessments, manage security risks, and collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance their security posture.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Execute and maintain NIST based cyber risk assessments and management practices on FRFS information technology cloud and on-premises portfolio
Identify, measure, monitor and report on security risks within the information technology domain and assess the adequacy of controls including information security, cybersecurity and mitigation practices for technical vulnerabilities
Execute and maintain software security practices including security policies for tooling (SAST, DAST, OSS, IAST) to increase effectiveness and reduce false positives; promote and build procedures for the security champions in the Agile squads; and bring IS policy and standard expertise into the Agile squads
Review results from technical testing tools to identify vulnerabilities and contextualize the business impact on the respective payment services
Contribute to the vision, strategy, values and priorities that help the FRFS enterprise achieve its mission, as a member of the FRFS Technology Team
Develop close relationships with key stakeholders and external partners to ensure contemporary thinking, including the FRFS Technology Leadership Team, FRFS Leadership Team, and National IT stakeholders, with particular emphasis on collaboration with the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer to ensure complementary actions and avoid duplicative services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required in business, technology, information security or related fields or equivalent work experience
A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in technology, and information security
Demonstrated working knowledge of enterprise cyber risk assessment and management and software security practices or equivalent experiences
Understanding and working experience with risk management and control frameworks (NIST 800-53) and industry best practices
Experience in risk management programs and initiatives to inform critical business strategies and processes
Knowledge of and experience implementing industry standards, frameworks, and best practices in cyber risk management programs, practices, and processes inclusive of risk identification, analysis, response, communication, monitoring and escalation
Experience in conducting IS or Cyber Risk assessments with Cloud and/or on-premises products in an agile development environment
Works independently with little oversight, serves as a thought leader for solving complex business problems with innovative solutions
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers in developing security and technical testing practices in alignment with business needs and FR System standards
Demonstrated ability to work cross-System with both embedded and matrixed resources in pursuit of a common objective
Excellent change management skills, including advocating, anticipating, and orchestrating change
Preferred
5 years or more of progressive experience preferred
Current or prior experience in the FRS is beneficial
Federal Reserve System SAFR certification preferred, or commensurate certification and experience in information security assurance
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston promotes sound growth and financial stability in New England and the nation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Susan M. Collins
President & CEO
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