It Security Project Specialist

Overview

The DSS Accountability Office (DSS-AO) protects the integrity of social services programs administered by the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) and ensures compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual standards. The Office of Data Security Management (ODSM) manages the Agency’s cyber security program, works closely with NYC Cyber Command, and continuously improves risk posture by implementing appropriate security controls to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Agency information resources.

• Plan, manage, and coordinate a portfolio of cybersecurity projects related to the implementation of information security policies, annual risk assessments, network and endpoint scans, and other IT security measures.
• Facilitate the development of project charters and business case analysis, including project duration, expected benefits, and projected return on investment.
• Engage high level project stakeholders within DSS-HRA-DHS program areas such as DSS Information Technology Services (ITS), city agencies, state agencies, and other business partners on cybersecurity projects.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships and open communication channels between all teams, staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of IT and data security.
• Provide IT security subject matter expertise in the development and maintenance of an enterprise security architecture.
• Evaluate the posture and potential vulnerabilities of the Agency’s networks, hardware, systems, and mobile devices in accordance with security requirements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project delivery reports including projected/completed milestones, resource planning, budgeting and forecasting using Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, and other project management tools.
• Review technical requirements, cost-benefit analysis, issue resolution, reporting, and closeout of projects upon completion to ensure delivery on‑time, within scope and budget.
• Work with the Director to develop Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and evaluate vendor submissions related to the implementation of ODSM’s risk management strategy.
• Lead the certification and accreditation of new systems prior to their release to production, coordinating efforts across ODSM, NYC Cyber Command, program areas, and vendors for successful project rollout and adoption.
• Conduct follow‑on security audits and risk assessments to identify non‑compliance and report findings to the Director.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location:

151 West Broadway, NY NY

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 equivalent to the above.

• Project Management experience for enterprise‑wide projects utilizing Waterfall and Agile Methodologies.
• Experience in road‑mapping relating team projects to overall goals of the organization.
• Understanding of IT Service Management Operations.
• Understanding of Cybersecurity Operations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good presentation skills.

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.