Senior IT Security Specialist

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on more than 11,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines, dispatching power from hundreds of generating units across the state.

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) applies cutting-edge technology to operating a reliable electricity system, managing competitive markets for wholesale electricity, and planning for the Empire State's energy future. The NYISO’s Information Technology department invites applications for a full-time Senior IT Security Specialist.

The Senior IT Security Specialist provides a wide range of information security services to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of NYISO information and technical environments and to support NYISO’s enterprise security goals and objectives. Responsibilities vary by function, and security operations, threat management, security incident response, security event monitoring and analysis, vulnerability management, engineering and operation of security tools and infrastructure, access, identity & account management, risk management, supply chain cyber risk management, information protection, development and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures, and the delivery of effective security awareness training. The Senior IT Security Specialist evaluates existing NYISO security measures, assesses the effectiveness of those measures, and recommends changes that will improve all aspects of NYISO security. The Senior IT Security Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards and plays a key role in ensuring the NYISO’s compliance with cyber risk frameworks and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Additional Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to perform routine office tasks. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Contact with staff and public will occur. Travel may be required to attend and/or conduct meetings, conferences and training. This position may require work on nights, weekends or holidays.

The NYISO takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and innovative reward programs.

At the NYISO, we realize the importance of balancing the availability of remote work with the inherent value of bringing people together to attain success in the areas of maximum collaboration, relationship building and growth, teamwork, innovation and problem solving, as well as professional development and mentoring. In this role, you will be required to work onsite from our Rensselaer, NY location several days per workweek, with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. You will also be expected to respond to all business needs that may require any increase to the regular onsite requirements.

All offers of employment will be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check.

Salary Range

$102,600 - $171,200 USD