Review Vacancy
AgencyFinancial Services, Department of
TitleDeputy Superintendent for Information Security, NS
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $162868 to $201711 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or related field required. Masters and professional certifications, such as CISSP, preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a combination of risk management, information security and information technology fields. Experience in a leadership role is preferred. Employment history should demonstrate increasing levels of responsibility.
• Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as NIST.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate security and risk-related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Proven track record and experience in developing information security policies and procedures, as well as successfully executing programs that meet the objectives of excellence in a dynamic environment.
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 Deputy Superintendent for Information Security will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer. The Deputy will be responsible for the supervision of the Information Security Bureau, including leading teams that ensure that information security policies and procedures are established and implemented to protect the information assets of DFS.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Advises the Superintendent and the DFS Senior Leadership team members on all areas of Cyber Security;
• Works with NYS ITS CISO and Chamber Cyber Security leadership on all topics related to Cyber Security;
• Works with all business units within DFS, to determine possible risks and risk management processes;
• Works to analyze emerging IT security threats in real-time and mitigates these threats as appropriate;
• Formulates, documents, implements and assess cyber governance process;
• Develops, implements and disseminates up-to-date department-wide information security policies and procedures to address issues presented by rapidly changing technology;
• Leads a risk-based process for vendor risk management, including the assessment and treatment for risks that may result from partners, consultants and other service providers;
• Manages and maintains a security and risk management awareness training program for DFS staff, contractors, and approved system users;
• Plans and executes disaster recovery and business continuity strategies;
• Assists with the development and maintenance of a Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plan;
• Oversees Cyber Incident Response, and coordinates efforts to restore and recover from events that may negatively affect information, systems and critical infrastructure that support Department business functions;
• Provides routine updates on cyber risks, incidents and priority initiatives, and works with executive management to prioritize initiatives and spending to reduce cybersecurity risk and improve the overall information security program;
• Functions as an internal consulting resource on information security issues, including policy and regulatory issues;
• Participates on teams charged with designing new applications or making major modifications to existing systems to ensure auditability and security are considerations from the inception;
• Ensures that security programs are in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and policies;
• Performs full range of supervisory responsibilities for the Information Security Bureau;
• Develops, justifies and implements cybersecurity investments for existing and future security solutions; and
• Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance as needed.
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.
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.
Email Address NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov
Address
Street One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than May 7, 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
Vacancy ID
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
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the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working fulltime 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 Office of Employee Relations at (518)
473-3130 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.