NYS Office of Information Technology Services · 4 hours ago
Information Technology Specialist 2 Information Security (NY HELPs) - 10221
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$67K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expThe NYS Office of Information Technology Services is seeking an Information Technology Specialist 2 in Information Security. This role involves providing in-depth information security consulting and services to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and systems, while also managing security threats and compliance programs.
Cyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyIT Infrastructure
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assists with Implementation of information security and compliance programs
Aids in the management and resolution of security threats to agency information systems under the guidance of team leaders
Serves as information security support, and evaluates systems and contracts for alignment with agency and State information security policies:
Monitors and stays aware of information security industry trends, tools, and techniques
Performs additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
Two years of information technology, cybersecurity, or information assurance experience
A bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science substitutes for both years of required experience
A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field substitutes for one year of required experience
60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science substitutes for one year of required experience
Availability during off-shift hours to ensure appropriate response to security incidents or other critical activities that may impact sensitive information, critical systems, NYS agencies, or ITS
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with various individuals including management, users, vendors, and other IT staff
Ability to work with ITS teams and upper-level agency management to resolve technically complex and politically sensitive issues under pressure
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Health Care Benefits
New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
NYS Deferred Compensation
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
And many more.
Company
NYS Office of Information Technology Services
New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is transforming how State government delivers services to New Yorkers and local governments.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gary Moore
CTO, Enterprise ITS - WorkPlace Solutions - Nano Tech
Venkatesh Nattanmai
Deputy Chief Technology Officer - Service Delivery
Recent News
Government Technology US
2026-01-14
Government Technology US
2025-11-08
Government Technology US
2025-07-24
Company data provided by crunchbase