Manager Information Technology Services Information Security
Listed on 2026-03-08
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT Consultant, IT Project Manager
Location: City of Albany
Duties Description
Under the direction of a Manager of Information Technology 2 Information Security, this position will lead a Security Services Team that provides security shared services to the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) and its client agencies. The incumbent will lead their team in providing in-depth information security consulting and services aligned with business needs of the ITS or its client agencies to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and systems.
The incumbent will provide information security services to dedicated and shared service teams as needed.
The position requires an incumbent to act with independence in alignment with agency and upper-level management strategic direction. It requires communicating orally and in writing with various individuals including management, users, vendors, and other IT staff. The incumbent must be able to communicate clearly with subordinate staff regarding work priorities and performance. The incumbent will work with ITS teams and upper-level agency management to resolve technically complex and politically sensitive issues under pressure.
The position requires availability during off‑shift hours to ensure appropriate response to security incidents or other critical activities that may impact sensitive information, critical systems, NYS agencies, or ITS. Additional information on work schedule will be discussed at time of interview.
Specific Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To- Influence and guide information security and compliance programs.
- Serve as Incident Response Coordinator on a rotating basis.
- Identify, analyze, and document Enterprise risk from agency projects, shared service offerings and other potential sources.
- Participate in the development of the Shared Services Security Program, including the development of product offerings and standardized processes.
- Provide Information Security support and services for Dedicated Security Service Teams as needed.
- Assist with the resolution of security threats to agency and enterprise information systems.
- Serve as an information security expert during the evaluation of contracts for technology products and services for adherence with agency and NYS information security policies and standards.
- Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
- Monitor and remain aware of information security industry trends, tools, and techniques.
- Assist CISO leadership with overall management of division activities as needed.
- Perform additional duties as required.
- Non‑competitive:
Seven years of information technology, cybersecurity, or information assurance experience, including one year at the supervisory level. - A bachelor’s degree in any field with 15 semester credit hours in computer science or a related field (substitutes for three years of required experience). A bachelor’s degree alone substitutes for two years of required experience.
- An associate degree with 15 semester credit hours in computer science or a related field (substitutes for one year of required experience).
- A master’s degree or higher in computer science or a related field (substitutes for one year of required experience).
ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non‑immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.
Some positions may require fingerprinting. Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.
If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid‑Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.
Benefits of Working for NYS- Holiday & Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays annually; up to 13 days of paid…
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