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The Department of Records and Information Services is seeking to hire a Computer Systems Manager Non-Manager to serve as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The Computer Systems Manager-Non-Manager will be responsible for compliance with the Citywide Information Security Policies and for high level support of the agency’s computing infrastructure. This position requires an experienced technology professional with an understanding of modern computing practices and hands-on experience with networks, servers, software configuration standards for servers and desktop systems that are or may be attached to the enterprise network.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Computer Systems Manager responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate upgrades to the agency’s technology with the Office of Technology and Innovation.
- Oversee security awareness strategy and programs, including annual employee training and ongoing awareness campaigns to ensure all department employees understand and adhere to information technology policies and standards.
- Ensure compliance with City of New York, Citywide Information Security Policies.
Cyber Security Operations / Activities Include
- Track cyber security incidents and vulnerability reports and work on remediation of issues.
- Ensure identity and access management policies are documented.
- Produce documentation when/where needed.
- Ensure all IT systems are equipped and updated with necessary cyber protection tools.
- Continuously check for security gaps, document findings, and take necessary measures to rectify issues discovered.
- Verify patches, software updates are properly done. Missing patches, inconsistencies should be resolved.
- Analyze vulnerability reports and operationalize them by working with Tech support team member for remediation.
- Assess endpoint system health and suggest improvement or remediation steps.
LOCATION
Work Location: 31 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007. This position does require traveling to our off-site facilities in Middle Village and Sunset Park.
HOURS/SHIFT
Day/Full-time - Due to the necessary technical duties of this position, the candidate may be required to be on call and/or work various shifts such as weekends and/or evening shifts.
This position is open to applicants who are already permanent in the Computer Systems Manager title or reachable on the current civil service list.
NO E-MAILS, PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED. APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) APPROVAL.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A master's degree in computer science from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience in Information Technology (IT) including applications development, systems development, data communications and networking, database administration, data processing, or user services. At least eighteen (18) months of this experience must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity in the areas of applications development, systems development, data communications and networking, database administration, data processing or in the supervision of staff performing these duties; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; or
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and six (6) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; or
- A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above.
However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and must possess at least three (3) years of experience as described in "1" above, including the eighteen (18) months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.
In the absence of a baccalaureate degree, undergraduate credits may be substituted for a maximum of two (2) years of the required experience in IT on the basis of 30 semester credits for six (6) months of the required experience. Graduate credits in computer science may be substituted for a maximum of one (1) year of the required experience in IT on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits in computer science for one (1) year of the required IT experience. However, undergraduate and/or graduate credits may not be substituted for the eighteen (18) months of experience in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity as described in "1" above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The position requires:
- Experience managing information security programs, developing, and applying information security, risk management, and privacy practices in local, state, or federal government.
- Strong demonstrated knowledge of LAN/WAN/WI-FI network routers/switches administration, systems administration, active directory, PowerShell, group policy, Containerization, Cloud, and IT security technologies.
- Experience with systems access management, change management, security monitoring and intrusion detection, vulnerability management, endpoint security management, cloud security, data loss prevention, encryption, network security, disaster recovery, data management and vendor management.
- Experience with CrowdStrike, McAfee, Pulse Secure, Cisco, firewalls, SharePoint Online, Windows Server, Rapid7, MS Office 365, Endpoint Security and Enterprise Mobility in the cloud.
- IT certifications (1 or more) such as Security+, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CySA+, CRISC, C-CISO, SSCP, CASP, CEH, GIAC.
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.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
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/.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.
$150,000.00 – $150,000.00
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Records and Information Services is seeking to hire a Computer Systems Manager Non-Manager to serve as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The Computer Systems Manager-Non-Manager will be responsible for compliance with the Citywide Information Security Policies and for high level support of the agency’s computing infrastructure. This position requires an experienced technology professional with an understanding of modern computing practices and hands-on experience with networks, servers, software configuration standards for servers and desktop systems that are or may be attached to the enterprise network.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Computer Systems Manager responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate upgrades to the agency’s technology with the Office of Technology and Innovation.
- Oversee security awareness strategy and programs, including annual employee training and ongoing awareness campaigns to ensure all department employees understand and adhere to information technology policies and standards.
- Ensure compliance with City of New York, Citywide Information Security Policies.
Cyber Security Operations / Activities Include
- Track cyber security incidents and vulnerability reports and work on remediation of issues.
- Ensure identity and access management policies are documented.
- Produce documentation when/where needed.
- Ensure all IT systems are equipped and updated with necessary cyber protection tools.
- Continuously check for security gaps, document findings, and take necessary measures to rectify issues discovered.
- Verify patches, software updates are properly done. Missing patches, inconsistencies should be resolved.
- Analyze vulnerability reports and operationalize them by working with Tech support team member for remediation.
- Assess endpoint system health and suggest improvement or remediation steps.
LOCATION
Work Location: 31 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007. This position does require traveling to our off-site facilities in Middle Village and Sunset Park.
HOURS/SHIFT
Day/Full-time - Due to the necessary technical duties of this position, the candidate may be required to be on call and/or work various shifts such as weekends and/or evening shifts.
This position is open to applicants who are already permanent in the Computer Systems Manager title or reachable on the current civil service list.
NO E-MAILS, PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED. APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) APPROVAL.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A master's degree in computer science from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience in Information Technology (IT) including applications development, systems development, data communications and networking, database administration, data processing, or user services. At least eighteen (18) months of this experience must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity in the areas of applications development, systems development, data communications and networking, database administration, data processing or in the supervision of staff performing these duties; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; or
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and six (6) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; or
- A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above.
However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and must possess at least three (3) years of experience as described in "1" above, including the eighteen (18) months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.
In the absence of a baccalaureate degree, undergraduate credits may be substituted for a maximum of two (2) years of the required experience in IT on the basis of 30 semester credits for six (6) months of the required experience. Graduate credits in computer science may be substituted for a maximum of one (1) year of the required experience in IT on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits in computer science for one (1) year of the required IT experience. However, undergraduate and/or graduate credits may not be substituted for the eighteen (18) months of experience in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity as described in "1" above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The position requires:
- Experience managing information security programs, developing, and applying information security, risk management, and privacy practices in local, state, or federal government.
- Strong demonstrated knowledge of LAN/WAN/WI-FI network routers/switches administration, systems administration, active directory, PowerShell, group policy, Containerization, Cloud, and IT security technologies.
- Experience with systems access management, change management, security monitoring and intrusion detection, vulnerability management, endpoint security management, cloud security, data loss prevention, encryption, network security, disaster recovery, data management and vendor management.
- Experience with CrowdStrike, McAfee, Pulse Secure, Cisco, firewalls, SharePoint Online, Windows Server, Rapid7, MS Office 365, Endpoint Security and Enterprise Mobility in the cloud.
- IT certifications (1 or more) such as Security+, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CySA+, CRISC, C-CISO, SSCP, CASP, CEH, GIAC.
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.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
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/.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.
$150,000.00 – $150,000.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Information Security Officer
Document your cybersecurity credentials strategically
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly ties to the security officer role. Pull your transcripts and map coursework to the job description. Certifications like CISSP or CISM strengthen the specialty occupation case when your degree is in a adjacent field.
Target industries with recurring H-1B security filings
Financial services, healthcare systems, and federal contractors file H-1B LCAs for Information Security Officers far more consistently than retail or hospitality. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history specific to security leadership roles.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before any salary discussion. Your offer must meet the LCA-certified wage, and Level I filings for senior security roles draw USCIS scrutiny.
Clarify scope when the title varies across employers
Some employers post this role as CISO, Security Director, or VP of Information Security. USCIS evaluates the actual duties, not the title. Confirm the job description explicitly requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field before investing time in the application process.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status early
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely. If you're open to these sectors, they can offer a direct path to status without waiting for the annual registration window.
Understand the LCA public access file requirement
Before your I-129 is filed, the employer must post the LCA notice at your primary work location for ten business days. If you'll work remotely or across multiple sites, the employer must file separate LCAs for each location, which affects the filing timeline.
H-1B Visa Information Security Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Information Security Officer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems. Generalist management roles that accept any degree field can draw a Request for Evidence from USCIS. The job description should explicitly require a directly related technical degree, not just prefer it.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Information Security Officer positions?
Financial institutions, large healthcare networks, defense contractors, and technology firms are the most consistent sponsors. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for security leadership roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data so you're targeting companies that have already demonstrated sponsorship willingness for this occupation.
How does holding a security clearance affect my H-1B sponsorship prospects?
A clearance makes you more competitive for roles at defense contractors and government-adjacent firms, but the clearance itself doesn't change the H-1B process. Some clearances require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, which would disqualify H-1B holders. Confirm the clearance requirement before applying to avoid investing in a role you can't legally hold.
Can I switch employers after my H-1B is approved for an Information Security Officer role?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can change to a new employer in a same or similar occupation after your H-1B has been approved and you've been in status for at least six months. The new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before you begin work. The Information Security Officer SOC code gives you reasonable flexibility in matching roles.
Does remote work affect my H-1B filing if my employer is in a different city?
Yes, materially. The LCA must be certified for the location where you actually perform work, not your employer's headquarters. If you work remotely full-time from a different metropolitan area, the employer must file a separate LCA for that location at the correct prevailing wage level. Failing to do this puts your status at risk during audits.