1. A baccalaureate degree, from an accredited college including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester credits in cyber security, network security, computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, information technology, information science, information systems management, network administration, or a pertinent scientific, technical or related area; or

2. A four-year high school diploma or its equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and three years of satisfactory experience in any of the areas described in “1” above; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” or “2”, above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in “2” above on the basis that sixty (60) semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. In addition, twenty-four (24) credits from an accredited college or graduate school in cyber security, network security, computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, information technology, information science, information systems management, network administration, or a pertinent scientific, technical or related area; or a certificate of at least 625 hours in computer programming from an accredited technical school (post high school), may be substituted for one year of experience.

The successful candidate should possess the following: \n-\tExcellent verbal and written communication skills are required \n-\tUnderstanding of Cybersecurity Fundamentals: This includes knowledge of common attack vectors, security principles, and networking protocols \n-\tIncident Handling Procedures: Ability to follow established incident handling procedures and workflows to effectively identify, analyze, and respond to security incidents \n-\tStrong foundation in IT knowledge \n-\tCritical Thinking and Problem-Solving: The ability to think critically and solve problems when responding to security incidents and making decisions under pressure \n-\tAbility to accurately and completely source all data used in intelligence, assessment and/or planning products \n-\tAbility to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation) \n-\tAbility to apply techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions using intrusion detection technologies \n-\tTechnical Aptitude: Knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.), scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.), and cloud platforms in the context of understanding and analyzing \n security events \n-\tFamiliarity with security tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention System), antivirus software, and endpoint \n detection and response (EDR) solutions is essential.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.