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AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleAssistant Deputy Superintendent for Cybersecurity

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $120187 to $151674 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County To Be Determined

Street Address One commerce Plaza

1 State Street Ny

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12257

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
• Admission to the New York State Bar, in good standing and at least 6 years legal experience subsequent to admission to the NYS Bar. Legal experience must be in one or more of the following fields:
o Regulatory compliance
o Investigations
o Enforcement
• Experience with cybersecurity regulatory or legal issues in New York or other jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of information technology and IT security concepts.
• Ability to write clearly on complex issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Appointment method:
This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. As such, the incumbent of this position would serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

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 Assistant Deputy Superintendent for Cybersecurity in the Cybersecurity Division. The incumbent will focus on all aspects of cybersecurity regulations and will report to the Department’s Deputy Superintendent - Cybersecurity Law & Policy. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Provides guidance relating to DFS’s Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR Part 500) to all business units across DFS;
• Addresses cybersecurity issues that arise from DFS's supervision and examinations of all types of DFS-regulated organizations in the financial services industry;
• Manages external engagement with stakeholders such as regulated entities, in coordination with the head of the Cybersecurity Division;
• Maintains updated overview reporting of the Cybersecurity Division’s key programs;
• Works with the cybersecurity intelligence and investigation teams regarding cybersecurity incidents that take place at DFS-regulated entities;
• Conducts legal research and prepares memoranda of law and/or reports that relate to the interpretation and enforcement of the Cybersecurity Regulation;
• Drafts industry alerts, circular letters, and other guidance;
• Reviews and revises reports on cybersecurity and IT related examinations;
• Assists with cybersecurity-related enforcement actions, where responsibilities could include such tasks as reviewing relevant documents, taking testimony, and conducting witness interviews;
• Oversees the work of more junior staff, fellows, interns, and paralegals;
• Coordinates, and works with, other state, federal, and international regulators;
• Works with financial services industry groups to help their members comply with the requirements of DFS’s Cybersecurity Regulation;
• Presents materials regarding cybersecurity to different business units at DFS, including the Cybersecurity Division;
• Keeps track of cyber-related laws and matters in NY, nationally, and internationally; and
• Other duties as assigned.

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

Salary: $120,187 - $151,674 (salary commensurate with experience)

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.

Appointment Status: This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class.

Appointment to this position is pending Governor Appointment’s Office and Division of Budget approval.

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

Name Nathan Keiper

Telephone

Fax 518-402-5071

Email Address NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than April 17, 2024 to the email address listed below. Please include Vacancy ID# in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.
Nathan Keiper
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
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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.
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