Cybersecurity Analyst

StateJobsNY$72K — $90K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in related field, or 5 years with a 2-year degree
  • Current or in-progress security certifications
  • Proficient knowledge of Information and Cybersecurity Standards
  • Familiarity with network infrastructure technologies

Responsibilities

  • Assist with monitoring and troubleshooting network security solutions
  • Perform vulnerability and penetration tests on systems
  • Monitor network traffic for suspicious behavior
  • Conduct forensic analysis for potential security incidents
  • Manage patch updates for critical systems and applications
  • Administer Data Encryption Services and secure transmissions
  • Collaborate in the development of Cybersecurity Policies and SOPs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Potential for a hybrid work schedule based on duties
  • In-office presence required for teamwork and collaboration
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications
  • Participation in an active cybersecurity incident response team
Full Job Description
Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.

BASIC FUNCTION:
Liaise with ESD's Security and Network teams to monitor critical information security infrastructure in support of ESD's business requirements. Applicants must possess a proficient knowledge of current Information and Cybersecurity Standards as well as network infrastructure technologies and be able to work both independently and in a team environment.

WORK PERFORMED:
• Assist with monitoring, deployment, administration, and troubleshooting network security solutions
• Assist with performing vulnerability and penetration tests on endpoints and information systems and mitigate identified risk
• Monitor network traffic and security solutions for suspicious behavior and troubleshoot / escalate issues as needed
• Assist ESD's Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) to Perform Forensic analysis on suspicious network behavior and potentially compromised systems
• Assist with monitoring ESD's SIEM solutions
• Assist with managing ESD's Data Encryption Services solution
• Manage ESD's patch management solution and apply application, endpoint, server and security appliance critical updates and patches
• Work with ESD's Security team to support and administrate ESD's Next Gen anti-virus solutions
• Assist with managing ESD's Secure File Transfer Solution and Treasury secure bank file transmissions
• Assist with managing ESD's MFA and SSO solutions
• Assist with all critical system security requests to include granting or restricting access to ESD's critical business systems
• Create and maintain documentation, flowcharts, diagrams and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for ESD's Security Infrastructure
• Assist with daily monitoring of critical security infrastructure
• Active member of ESD's Cybersecurity Incident Response Team
• Collaborate on Cybersecurity Policies and Procedures
• Assist ESD's Help Desk with incident management as directed
• Assist with IT Disaster Recovery efforts, testing and documentation
• Perform other related duties and / or projects as directed by IT Management

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: bachelor's degree in an IT related discipline with minimum of 3 years' experience in related field; Or a 2-year degree with a minimum of 5 years' experience; Or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Security certifications (currently held or in progress.)

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.
Comprehensive Benefits Package.

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

Name Jane Martinez - HR Recruiter

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Address

Street 5 Grand Central East

(formally 655 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017)

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on Applying External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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