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Agency Financial Services, Department of
Title Financial Services Specialists 1 (Cyber Security), SG-18
Occupational Category Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade 18
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 50%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.50
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County To Be Determined
Street Address 1 Commerce Plaza
1 State Street Ny
City NYC/Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12257
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, Cyber Security, 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 cyber security 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, Network and Security (SANS), 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 experiencePreferred Certifications/Experience Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS): Certified Cyber Security Examiner.Industry Designations (these are specifically cited in the CSBS Cyber Security 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)
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 (Cyber Security) in the Cybersecurity Division. Under the direct supervision of higher level staff, the Financial Services Specialist 1 (Cyber Security)'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 said environments and for compliance with the relevant laws and regulations such as, the Department's first-in-the-nation Cybersecurity regulation, NYCRR Part 500; - Determines adequacy of records, systems and controls governing virtual currency;- 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 virtual currency entities;- Contributes to writing and/or manage writing the IT/Cybersecurity portion of overall examination reports or target examination reports;- Prepares and delivers findings of such examinations to higher-level staff and Department management;- Reviews the policies and procedures relative to IT effects upon virtual currency institution operations;- Discusses IT examination findings with higher-level staff and/or the examiner-in-charge and participate in meetings with other Department and examinee staff;- Conducts and participates in training or assist in structuring and preparation of training Department staff on examination issues;- Researches new virtual currencies and perform pre- and post-implementation reviews; and- Other duties as assigned.- Travel may be required up to 50%.
Additional Comments 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 $3,400 annual downstate adjustment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Tyler Lebel
Telephone
Fax
Email Address NCE.Notifications@DFS.ny.gov
Address
Street 1 Commerce Plaza
3rd Floor
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12257
Notes on Applying To Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than November 5, 2024 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box FSS1-CYBER-10175) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.Tyler LebelBox FSS1-CYBER-10175New York State Department of Financial ServicesOffice of Human Resources Management One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301Albany, NY 12257Email: NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.govFax: (518) 402-5071All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interviewPublic Service Loan ForgivenessEmployment 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. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.
