Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

The job title for the vacancy.TitleFinancial Services Specialist 1 (Cybersecurity), SG-18

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade18

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 75%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 8 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 6 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes

The county in which the vacancy is located. County To Be Determined

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address One Commerce Plaza

One State Street

The city where the vacancy is located. City NYC/Albany

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12257

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.

The Department of Financial Services is seeking applicants for the position of Financial Services Specialist 1 (Cybersecurity) in the Cybersecurity Division. Under the direct supervision of higher level staff, the Financial Services Specialist 1 (Cybersecurity)’s duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Conducts full scope and target examinations in accordance with State and Federal Financial Institution Examination Council programs of Information Technology (IT) environments (i.e., systems management, electronic financial transactions, internet security, computer banking, etc.) at regulated institutions and technology service providers to ascertain safety and soundness of regulated institutions and for compliance with the relevant laws and regulations, including the Department’s first-in-the-nation Cybersecurity regulation, NYCRR Part 500;
• Determines adequacy of records, systems and controls in traditional and emerging financial companies to ensure they meet security, operational, and regulatory requirements;;
• Assesses the systems supporting back-office operations (i.e., systems for trading and investment activities and other financial and insurer functions), and the automated systems providing the middle office and front office with the position, limit and other reports necessary to manage risk;
• Assists in the pre-planning and scoping for targeted examinations of regulated entities;
• Contributes to writing and/or manage writing the IT/Cybersecurity portion of overall examination reports or target examination reports;
• Discusses IT examination findings and prepares and delivers findings of such examinations to Department staff and management;
• Review and assess adequacy of policies and procedures relative to IT operations and cybersecurity practices;
• Conducts and participates in training or assists in structuring and preparation of training Department staff on examination issues;
• Assess cybersecurity and regulatory risk of new virtual currencies and perform pre- and post-implementation reviews; and
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel may be required up to 75 %.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Appointment method:

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed below in order to be eligible for appointment:

Non-Competitive: A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, Information Technology, International or Public Affairs, Law, or Technology and two (2) years of specialized experience in the following:

• Establishing, managing or auditing cybersecurity and technical control programs with industry standard frameworks such as Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), SysAdmin, Audit, and International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Substitutions:

A Master’s Degree in one (1) of the related fields or a J.D. may substitute for one (1) year of specialized experience. A Ph.D. in one (1) of the related fields may substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience

Preferred Certifications/Experience

Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS): Certified Cybersecurity Examiner.
Industry Designations (these are specifically cited in the CSBS Cybersecurity Examiner Certification):
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Certified Cyber Forensics Professional (CCFP)
• CSX Practitioner or CSX Specialist (CSXP,CSXS)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
• Certified in Information Assurance (CIA)
• Sensitive Security Information, Certified (SSI)
• Certified in Cyber Warfare (CCW)

In addition, DFS prefers candidates who have experience establishing, managing, or auditing cybersecurity and technical control program Control Objectives for Information Related Technologies (COBIT) and Center for Information Security (CIS) Critical Controls.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary: The starting salary for this position is $66,951 with periodic increases up to $85,138.

Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Tyler Lebel

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 402-5071

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address NCE.Notifications@DFS.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street One Commerce Plaza

Suite 301

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12257

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than April 24, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box FSS1-CYBER-10177) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

Tyler Lebel
Box FSS1-CYBER-10177
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 402-5071

All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program forgives the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. To learn more about the program and whether you would qualify, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.