Information Security Specialist Jobs in New York
Information Security Specialist jobs in New York are open across New York, Hempstead, and Albany and other New York metros, with employers like Bank of China USA, Hofstra University, and Aircall hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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
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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Information Security Specialist Job Market in New York
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Who's Hiring
- Bank of China USA9
- Hofstra University2
- Aircall1
- Bloomberg1
- CVS Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services9
- Law & Legal Services4
- Education3
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Technology & Software3
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in information security specialist jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related technical field
- Active certification such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, or CEH
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, or other security compliance frameworks
- Ability to obtain or maintain a federal security clearance for government-adjacent roles
- Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and writing clear remediation reports
Information Security Specialist Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How many information security specialist jobs are there in New York?
There are 25+ information security specialist openings in New York on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in New York, Hempstead, and Albany. New positions post regularly as employers across New York hire.
How much do information security specialists make in New York?
Information security specialists in New York earn a median of about $134,660 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,110 for the lowest 10% to over $216,220 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which New York cities have the most information security specialist jobs?
New York, Hempstead, and Albany have the most information security specialist openings in New York right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire information security specialists in New York?
Employers hiring information security specialists in New York include Bank of China USA, Hofstra University, and Aircall, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote information security specialist jobs in New York?
Yes. About 8% of information security specialist openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in New York metros.
How do I apply for information security specialist jobs in New York?
You can apply to information security specialist jobs in New York directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred New York location, then apply to each one that fits.
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