NYISO · 17 hours ago
Senior IT Security Specialist
Rensselaer, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $171K/yr
7+ years expThe New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity and applies cutting-edge technology to ensure reliable electricity systems. The Senior IT Security Specialist is responsible for providing a wide range of information security services to protect NYISO's information and technical environments, ensuring compliance with security standards, and leading various security operations and initiatives.
ElectronicsEnergy
Responsibilities
Designs and manages technologies in support of the NYISO’s Security Operations function; responsible for cyber security architecture, design, system integration, installation, upgrades, and patching, monitoring, system integrity, security, disaster recovery, and performance; develops and maintains technology standards and procedures; leads or participates on project teams and collaborates with application developers and infrastructure peers as necessary; performs backup and restoration procedures; leads audit efforts and ensures compliance with corporate and regulatory standards; mentors and trains junior staff; provides expertise in strategic IT planning; establishes and maintains working relationships with IT partners, business customers, and vendors
Responsible for all parts of the system lifecycle of managed cyber security platforms. Establishes and documents a comprehensive set of expertise for a wide range of security technologies and processes including, but not limited to: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM); Threat Management Platform, Anti-malware prevention and analysis; vulnerability scanners; penetration testing; computer and network forensics tools and processes; secure application coding and scanning; and cyber security incident
Architects, designs, and develops security automation to orchestrate security solutions (SOAR) to automate repetitive tasks, and mature monitoring and response
Applies broad and deep security expertise to investigate activity, trends, and patterns in NYISO systems, ensuring the security, availability, and integrity of the NYISO’s information assets and technical environments, including energy management systems designated as national critical infrastructure. Will serve as a security thought leader in the
Interacts frequently with peers from across the IT organization to develop solutions that ensure the security of IT infrastructure and business applications. Provides guidance on the configuration of security infrastructure to implement robust security measures & controls through technology solutions
Designs IT security architecture, and makes recommendations on infrastructure, including hardware, software, architecture, and systems management
Collaborates with the Security Operations team to ensure security technologies are configured properly to monitor, track, and analyze networks/systems for potential security violations while also assisting in all such potential cyber security
Ensures the delivery of all assigned projects, both by representing Enterprise Security on business projects, as well as serving as the lead on Enterprise Security initiatives within area of specialty. May perform additional project duties such as requirements development, project management, and quality
Participates as a key member of Cyber Security Incident Response Team by providing subject matter expertise to more junior staff on security concepts and
Oversees the collection of metrics and key performance indicators that measure Enterprise Security’s effectiveness, as well as the development of reports and dashboards that communicate security readiness to business leaders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Information Security, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or similar fields
At least seven years of experience in progressively responsible information technology and/or IT security positions
In-depth understanding of information security best practices
Expertise with related security technologies and tools
Broad and deep expertise in different information security technologies
Conceptual knowledge of system development lifecycles, code and application vulnerabilities
Ability to identify solutions to challenging technical problems
Knowledge of various security methodologies and processes
Technical security solutions (firewall, intrusion detection systems, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, Threat Intelligence Platforms, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Orchestration and Response)
Experience working with various event logging systems
Proficient with security event log analysis
Previous experience with Security Information and Event Monitoring (SIEM) platforms that perform log collection, analysis, correlation, and alerting
Experience in analyzing net flow data and packet capture (PCAP)
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of NERC standards and CIP regulations
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to write presentations and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
Ability to effectively communicate security and risk-related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete concepts
Proficient with personal computers running the Windows operating system
Experience with productivity software such as Microsoft Office applications, e-mail, and Internet
Preferred
Master's Degree (MS, MBA)
Experience with complex IT infrastructure systems
Experience in the energy sector
GIAC, CISA, CEH, CFE, CISSP, or similar certification
Knowledge of NIST Special Publication 800 Series
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits package
Innovative reward programs
Company
NYISO
Reliably managing NY’s power grid & energy markets
501-1000 employees
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