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AgencyMotor Vehicles, Department of

TitleCybersecurity Specialist, G-18

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12228

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's or higher-level degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, information assurance, or related field.

OR

• A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field and one year of experience in information technology.

OR

• 60 semester credit hours including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or related field, and one year of professional experience in information technology.

OR

• Two years of professional experience in information technology or cybersecurity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of security frameworks such as NIST,
PCI-DSS, and CIS Controls

• Strong Excel Skills

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify, assess,
and prioritize security risks

• Effective communication skills to articulate technical
concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Information Technology certificate(s) such as Security+,
Network+, GSEC, etc.

• Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably
in the public sector or government agencies

Duties Description As a Cybersecurity Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of DMV’s cybersecurity protocols and practices. This role will be crucial in identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and recommending mitigation strategies to enhance our cyber resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough cybersecurity assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and identify potential weaknesses.

• Analyze security policies, procedures, and systems to ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement remediation plans based on audit findings.

• Conduct regular reviews of access controls, network configurations, and data protection mechanisms.

• Prepare detailed reports outlining findings, recommendations, and action plans for management review.

• Stay informed of emerging cyber threats, trends, and best practices.

• Support incident response activities by helping to investigate and mitigate security incidents as needed.

• Engage in ongoing training and development to continuously improve cybersecurity skills and knowledge.

Additional Comments Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed Workweek, and Telecommuting.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Brenda Barrett

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Transformation.Hiring@dmv.ny.gov

Address

Street 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12228

Notes on ApplyingSend a cover letter (referencing the Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting) indicating how you meet the qualifications for appointment. Please also include a clear and concise resume. Submit all documents to the email address listed above. Candidates applying from outside DMV may be asked for their Social Security number to verify NYS employment history and transfer eligibility. The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.