City Of New York

Senior Threat Analyst

City Of New York • $110K — $130K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.
  • Four years of relevant full-time experience in cybersecurity or related field.
  • Experience in threat analysis and incident response.
  • Knowledge of security operations center (SOC) functions.
  • Ability to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Perform critical functions in staffing 24/7 coverage at the Security Operations Center (SOC).
  • Interface with internal Cyber Command teams and external partners.
  • Monitor networks for intrusions and anomalous behavior.
  • Apply mitigation techniques and analyze threat intelligence data.
  • Produce regular SOC metrics and reports.
  • Maintain and update situation reports (SITREPS).
  • Collaborate with SOC Director on incident preparedness and development of SOC playbooks.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • Access to comprehensive health benefits.
  • Potential for pension and retirement savings plans.
  • Engagement in significant citywide cybersecurity initiatives.
Full Job Description
The Senior Threat Analyst position at NYC Cyber Command is mandated as part of a critical initiative due to the escalating cybersecurity threats faced by the city's infrastructure, public services, and sensitive data. In an era where cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent, the role of a Senior Threat Analyst is paramount in fortifying the city's defenses, analyzing emerging threats, and developing proactive measures to mitigate potential risks. Responsibilities will include: -Perform many critical functions within the Threat Management discipline including staffing 24x7x365 coverage at the Citys Security Operations Center (SOC) augmenting FTE shift schedules including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. -Interface with OTI Cyber Command teams internally, with City agencies, vendors, and information-sharing partners. -Monitor City networks and security alerts for intrusion, attempted compromise, and anomalous behavior; -Apply mitigation techniques or escalation factors; correlate threat intelligence across various logs collected by established security controls. -Produce routine SOC metrics & reporting. -Maintain situation reports (SITREPS) Perform weekly quality control checks. -Work closely with SOC Director on incident preparation including the continuous development of new SOC playbooks and runbooks -Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned. HOURS/SHIFT Day - Due to the necessary technical duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings. WORK LOCATION Brooklyn, NY TO APPLY * Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration Please go to www.cityjobs/jobs/search and search for Job ID #791072 SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL IT SECURITY SPECIALIST - 95622 Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position; or, Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. Additional Information

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