Senior Information Security Specialist, Office of the Chief Security Officer

About the role

Note: The selected candidate will be required to undergo a background investigation conducted by the Port Authority Police Department (PAPD).

Responsibilities

• Build and mature the Information Security Program by embedding strong governance, smart automation, and continuous improvement
• Elevate Information Security awareness across the agency and strengthen relationships with DISOs and Security Information Managers, such as leading town halls and conducting annual check-in meetings
• Review agency presentations, drawings, and documents as needed to ensure they do not contain protected information before external use or distribution
• Develop agency-wide training for the Information Security Handbook
• Manage AI and cybersecurity risks in partnership with agency departments, anticipating threats, assessing controls and driving practical mitigations
• Evaluate and pilot emerging technologies with the agency’s various innovation initiatives
• Assist the unit with other programs including Insider Risk, SAFETY Act applications, security governance and business continuity
• Adapt to emerging security initiatives as the agency’s needs evolve

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Technology, Law, Public Administration, Cybersecurity or related field
• At least three (3) years of experience in information security, technology, risk management, or program management
• Demonstrated experience in information security, risk analysis, or security governance in a large or complex organization
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with diverse technical, operational, and external stakeholders to advance initiatives or programs
• Strong ownership mindset, proactive problem-solving, and ability to drive initiatives forward across multiple departments

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, AI risk frameworks, and privacy considerations
• Hands-on collaboration with Cybersecurity and the ability to translate technical risks into business action
• Experience with AI risk management, responsible innovation practices, or emerging technology evaluation
• Knowledge of public-sector/transportation environments
• Experience with data networking components including TCP/IP, routing protocols and network monitoring tools

Skills

• The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors.
• The expected compensation range for this role is: Minimum: $97,162 Midpoint: $126,326 Maximum: $155,480
• In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this role is: Minimum: $97,162 Midpoint: $126,326 Maximum: $155,480

Schedule

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week.

Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected]