IT SECURITY PROJECT SPECIALIST

About the Role

The DSS Accountability Office (DSS-AO) is responsible for protecting the integrity of social services programs administered by the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) and ensuring that DSS complies with all statutory, regulatory, and contractual standards. The Office of Data Security Management (ODSM) implements and manages the Agency’s cyber security program, working closely with NYC Cyber Command to continuously improve the Agency’s risk posture by ensuring appropriate security controls are in place to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Agency information resources.

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 projects upon completion.
• Work with the Director to develop Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and evaluate 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.

Requirements

• 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 equivalent education and/or experience.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

Schedule

Monday to Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Work Location

151 West Broadway, New York, NY

New York City Residency is not required for this position.