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# Information Technology Specialist 3 Information Security ref#26 (2 positions)

- **Company:** NYS Governor's Office of Employee Relations
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $90,582.0 - $114,585.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Software Vulnerability Management, Information Security Management System, Information Technology, Cyber Warfare, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://statejobsny.com/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=228185

## About the Role

Non-competitive: Five years of information technology, cyber security, or information assurance experience**
Or
One year of state service as an Information Technology Specialist 2 (Information Security)

**Substitutions: A bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field substitutes for three years of required experience; any bachelor's substitutes for two years of required experience. An associate degree with 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field may substitute for one year of required experience. Candidates in a bachelor's degree program with at least 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field may substitute such credits for one year of required experience. A master's degree or higher in computer science or related field substitutes for one year of required experience.

## Description

Duties Description Under the direction of management within the Chief Information Security Office/Cyber Defense and Response/Vulnerability Management section, the Information Technology Specialist 3 (Information Security), SG-23 will be a Vulnerability Management Analyst responsible for supervising a team that provides vulnerability identification, prioritization and remediation efforts for ITS DCTs, their client agencies, and other New York State government entities. As a team lead, the incumbent will oversee team activities, providing technical and supervisory assistance as needed.

The position requires communicating orally and in writing with various individuals including management, users, vendors, and other IT staff. The incumbent must be able to communicate clearly with subordinate staff regarding work priorities and performance. The incumbent will have to work with ITS teams and upper-level agency management to resolve technically complex and politically sensitive issues under pressure.

The position requires availability during off-shift hours to ensure appropriate response to security incidents or other critical activities that may impact sensitive information, critical systems, NYS agencies, or ITS. Additional information on shift will be discussed at time of interview.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

 * Serve as a team lead in the Vulnerability Management team
 * Oversee and perform vulnerability scans, as well as vulnerability finding, ticket, and platform management.
 * Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures related to team activities.
 * Function as a subject matter expert for resolving vulnerability findings
 * Make recommendations for new tools or processes to improve program capabilities.
 * Assist and support remediation efforts, helping to coordinate between multiple groups inside and outside of ITS.
 * Monitor and remain aware of information security industry trends, tools, and techniques.
 * Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities and additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications This is an internal promotion opportunity. It may be filled in Latham or NYC.