New York State Department of Health · 6 hours ago
Information Systems Auditor 1 (Cybersecurity Analyst) - 23540
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe New York State Department of Health is focused on enhancing public health and safety, and they are seeking an Information Systems Auditor 1 (Cybersecurity Analyst) to support their cybersecurity initiatives. This role involves developing cybersecurity programs, conducting risk assessments, and advising on information security matters to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
HealthcareHealth Care
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in developing DOH Cybersecurity Program in alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
Assist in developing DOH cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Initiatives
Assist in developing cybersecurity regulation, policies, standards, and best practices for DOH and DOH’s regulated entities
Serve as an information security expert and evaluate systems and contracts for alignment with agency and State information security policies
Serve as information security expert and advise and provide assistance to DOH programs in cybersecurity related matters
Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, threat and vulnerability analysis, and perform security testing
Maintain cybersecurity risk register, including reporting and tracking of remediations
Develop communication materials for both technical and non-technical audiences as directed
Assist in developing cyber incident response plan, procedures and playbooks
Assist in designing, planning, and facilitating cyber security tabletop exercises to foster information-sharing and enhance cyber awareness with relevant stakeholders
Perform cyber incident response and recovery activities as required and assigned
Administer security awareness training exercises targeted to department staff members and regulated entities on cyber security best practices
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
a bachelor's degree and three years of IT auditing experience; or an associate's degree and five years of IT auditing experience
IT auditing experience must have been gained in any one or combination of the following: an information system or audit professional with responsibility for designing, developing, and evaluating mainframe and server-based audit systems; an information system or audit professional with responsibility for designing and programming tests to perform audits of physical and logical access controls of mainframe and server-based systems; an information system or audit professional with responsibility for data extraction, manipulation and analysis using information from diverse sources, including preparation and presentation of written reports of findings suitable for non-technical audience; and an information system or audit professional with responsibility for supporting an audit group, including developing and maintaining audit systems and identifying and providing data in support of audit activity
Preferred
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Information Systems, Health Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field
Certification in one or more of the following: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), (ISC)2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), CompTIA Security+, CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker
Ability to work effectively in a team environment - Being highly organized, motivated and a self-directed professional
Knowledge of hardware, software, data, and network principles and systems related to health or public health sector
Understanding of commonly used computer operating systems, databases, network structures
Familiarity with cybersecurity regulations and framework(s) (HIPAA, HITECH, NIST, PCI, ISO 27001/27002, CIS, OWASP Top 10)
Investigative and analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical issues in plain language
Knowledge of the current and evolving cyber threat landscape
Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics related to cybersecurity and information privacy
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Shift & Geographic pay differentials
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
And many more...
Company
New York State Department of Health
To protect, improve and promote the health, productivity and well-being of all New Yorkers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amy Gildemeister
Associate Director of Nutrition Policy and Partnership
Lindsay Redmond
Administrative Assistant to Medicaid CFO
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