City Of New York

Chief Information Security Officer

City Of New York • $160K — $200K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or related field.
  • 6 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture or IT infrastructure systems.
  • 10 years of relevant experience without the specified degree may be considered equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of information security principles and frameworks.
  • Proven leadership skills in managing IT security teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain an enterprise information security strategy.
  • Identify and mitigate information security risks.
  • Create and implement security policies and procedures.
  • Lead response efforts for security incidents and breaches.
  • Ensure compliance with laws and industry standards.
  • Manage and direct IT security professionals.
  • Promote cross-organizational security awareness and training.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • Opportunity for professional development and training.
  • Work in a critical sector that has a direct impact on public safety.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
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Job Description

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Chief Information Security Officer in the Bureau of Technology Development & Systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing an organization's information security strategy to protect data and systems from cyber threats.
Key Responsibilities:
Establish Security Strategy: Develop and maintain the enterprise vision, strategy, and program to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected.
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate information security risks to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
Policy Development: Create and implement security policies, procedures, and standards to safeguard the organization's information assets.
Incident Response: Lead the response to security incidents and breaches, coordinating with relevant departments to minimize damage and prevent future occurrences.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, such as GDPR and ISO 27001.
Team Leadership: Manage and direct a team of IT security professionals, providing guidance and support in their roles.
Collaboration: Work closely with other executives to align security initiatives with broader business objectives and goals.
Security Awareness: Promote security awareness and training across the organization to ensure all employees understand their roles in maintaining security.

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Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or related field and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture and/or IT infrastructure systems; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and ten years of satisfactory full-time experience related to enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture and/or IT infrastructure systems; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

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