The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.
The Strategic Technology Division (STD) is responsible for developing and coordinating development of emergency technology applications, Strategic IT infrastructure, and enterprise platforms. STD is seeking a qualified candidate to perform the duties which include, but are not limited to:
1. Plan, define and maintain policies, standards, configuration and operating procedures and guidelines regarding security, identity and access. Define, manage and monitor data security, confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
2. Monitors industry developments; liaises with vendors. Ensures compliance with Citywide and agency security policies and standards. Recommends updates and improvements to agency security policies and standards. Consults with agency executives to provide IT Security Policy guidance.
3. Identifies probable system exposure, compromise, problems or design flaws and escalates issues to upper management to limit serious performance impact.
4. Design, implement and support Cisco-centric WAN, LAN, and wireless infrastructure.
5. Offers support to application development, network, server, database and storage teams regarding new technologies, services, and system requirements.
6. Provide security design assistance on new products and internally developed projects.
7. Manage and support remote access technologies (VPN, Terminal Services, etc.)
8. Work with emerging technologies such as SD-Wan, Cisco ACI, and data center products.
9. Lead complex Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) configurations in terms of inter VRF routing through firewalls, and service changing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.
TO APPLY:
Click the Apply’ button below, or visit: http://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for JOB ID #784918
HOURS/SHIFT:
Varies
IT SECURITY SPECIALIST - 95622
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 which is equivalent to "1" above.
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.

The City of New York is the most iconic and dynamic city on the planet. With a population of more than 8.4 million people, New York is not only the largest city in the United States — it is the academic, cultural, commercial, and financial capital of the world.
City government is filled with opportunities for talented individuals seeking to improve their communities and make a meaningful difference in the lives of their fellow New Yorkers. Every day, the City’s more than 300,000 employees improve infrastructure, provide vital social services, build technology, protect health and safety, and so much more. Join us today at: http://www1.nyc.gov/jobs
The City of New York offers its employees:
• A chance to build the future of this city. New York City government is at the crossroads of where policy, great ideas, city services, and smart urban planning meet the lives and needs of every day New Yorkers.
• Competitive salary and benefits. Hiring packages include a competitive salary, health benefits, various pension plans, employee assistance programs, and individual retirement accounts.
• Diverse career opportunities. As the largest local government in the United States with more than 40 agencies, the City of New York offers a broad spectrum of opportunities — from education, housing development, and public health to sustainability, economic growth, technology, and emergency management.
• Career Satisfaction. As a City employee, you will have the chance to shape the future of New York City and improve the quality of life for your family, neighbors, and fellow New Yorkers.
• Equal Opportunity and Inclusion. The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discriminatory action against City employees and applicants for employment based on their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ethnicity alienage, citizenship status, gender, religion, creed and all other protected categories.