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.TitleIT/Cyber Supervision – Financial Services Specialist (Financial Services Specialist 4 (Cybersecurity), SG-27)

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade27

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 $106898 to $131665 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 100%

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 Albany- One Commerce Plaza

NYC- One State Street

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

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 candidates for the position of IT/Cyber Supervision - Financial Services Specialist in the Cybersecurity Division. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads or participates in examinations and monitoring activities to determine a covered entities’ IT and cybersecurity programs and validate remediation efforts of identified issues;
• Analyzes IT and cybersecurity programs, supervisory products, and threat intelligence reports to determine risk and potential impact to financial institutions;
• Assists in targeted IT and cybersecurity examinations at technology service providers to determine safety and soundness, and compliance with the relevant laws and regulations;
• Prepares management-ready, well-supported supervisory products and work papers, effectively communicating complex supervisory findings, including required actions to senior management and board of directors;
• Supervises subordinate staff by assigning and monitoring work, developing the examination plan, and organizing and coordinating activities during the examination;
• Assists in facilitating and contributing to training and development initiatives;
• Contributes to efforts and initiatives to assist with the development and documentation of supervisory activities and processes; and
• Other duties as assigned;
• Travel may be required up to 100%.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in a regulated environment through working in government, financial services and/or IT service providers.
• Advanced knowledge in several, or all, of the following subject matter areas: information security, risk management, end point and server technologies, network management and architecture, intrusion detection and prevention systems, vulnerability and penetration testing management, audit, and patch management systems.
• Strong knowledge of industry standard cybersecurity and IT frameworks (e.g., FFIEC, NIST, CIS) and associated controls with payments systems and clearance and settlement activities.
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills including strong presentation, and interpersonal skills in dealing with all levels of management, boards of directors and regulatory agencies.
• One or more industry certifications such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CRISC (Certified Risk Information Systems Controls), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CC (Certified in Cybersecurity), CGRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance), and CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).
• Experience preparing examination findings and other reports.


Appointment method:

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

Non-Competitive:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Cyber Security, Information Security, Information Systems, Information Technology, International or Public Affairs, Law, or Technology and five (5) years of specialized experience in the following of which two (2) years must have been at a supervisory level:

• Establishing, managing or auditing cyber security and technical control programs with industry standard frameworks such as FFIEC, NIST, SANS, and ISO.

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.

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 $106,898 with periodic increases up to $131,665.

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.

Appointment Status: Permanent

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

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Kara Waters

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 10, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box ICSFSS-FSS4CYBER-02722) 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.

Kara Waters
Box ICSFSS-FSS4CYBER-02722
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.