#2758 - Information Technology Specialist 4 (Information Security)Perform cyber security activities to protect New York State's assets (data, systems and infrastructure); and collaborate with State and federal entities to identify and respond to threats and risks to New York State. Performs a variety of information security duties with little to no instruction and/or works on more technically complex cases, and supervises Information Technology Specialists 2 and 3 (Information Security) or equivalent contract staff.
- Lead and support team tasks, training, work plans, and performance reviews.
- Provide guidance to teams responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining NYSLRS information security solutions.
- Ensure that all OSC ISO security policies, standards, and directives are upheld and maintained for NYSLRS systems.
- Implement plans to mature NYSLRS information security risk analysis and management processes
- Participate in collection of data for investigative purposes as required by the ISO.
- Supervise Staff in their daily tasks and provide guidance.
Position Summary:Item #: 00789
Bargaining Unit: Public Employees Federation
Division: Chief Information Office
Bureau: Information Security Office
Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive
Appointment Type: Contingent-Permanent
Salary Grade: 025
Salary Range: $100,671 - $126,875
Employment Type: FULL TIME
Occupational Category: I.T. Engineering, Sciences
NY HELPS: No
Travel Percentage: 0%
Work Week: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Shift: N/A
Mandatory Overtime: No
Compressed Workweek Allowed: No
Telecommuting Allowed: Yes
How to Apply:To be considered for this position, you must create a candidate profile or log in to your profile and upload the documents listed below.
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Minimum Qualifications Template
- Transcripts*
Minimum Qualifications Template URL: https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/Jobs/docs/information-technology-specialist-4-information-security-mq-template-march-2026.docx
*Transcripts are required if the position has educational requirements or allows education as a substitution for minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:To be appointed to this position, you must have:
- Six (6) years of information technology, cybersecurity, or information assurance experience.
AND
- One (1) year of supervisory experience.
Educational Substitutions:- A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field substitutes for three (3) years of required experience.
- Any bachelor's degree substitutes for two (2) years of required experience.
- An associate degree with 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.
- Candidates in a bachelor's degree program with at least 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field may substitute such credits for one (1) year of required experience.
- A master's degree or higher in computer science or related field substitutes for one (1) year of required experience.
Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Working knowledge of:
- Information Security (CIA triad, information classification, risk management).
- Information Security Frameworks (NIST Cyber Security Framework, CIS Controls).
- Vulnerability Management.
- One year of experience supporting an Oracle PeopleSoft System as a system administrator, security administrator or developer.
- Proficient in MS Excel and SQL Developer.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating meetings, listening, and negotiating between multiple stakeholders to drive results.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to clearly articulate information technology and information security concepts that allow the business and management to make informed decisions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Contact Information: If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact:
Division Contact:Michael Platel
CIO_HR@osc.ny.gov
Human Resources Contact:Jane Rost
(518) 474-1924
Recruit@osc.ny.gov
Telecommuting The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.
Reasonable Accommodation The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.
