Assistant Vice President, Cyber Security

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.   

Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. 

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Responsible for maintaining our framework of policies, procedures and outreach programs necessary to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information throughout the company-while continuing to grow and improve NYCEDC's Information Security Program, also develops and implements plans and policies for maintaining NYCEDC’s compliance with applicable regulations. 

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintain and enhance information security and data integrity programs: develop and implement security standards, processes/procedures, and guidelines. 
• Oversee the distribution of policies, standards and procedures to the company. 
• Periodically assess data handling to ensure compliance with relevant standards, rules, and regulations. 
• Coordinate and directly participate in responding to information security incidents, including data exposures, phishing, data breaches, and attacks; maintain a quality, up-to-date incident response plan to guide action in such incidents; document incident response, coordinating as appropriate with internal and external partners. 
• Review maintenance contracts for information security related hardware and software and make recommendations for changes as appropriate. 
• Assist in managing all firewalls, data encryption, security solutions. 
• Cross train peers to support IT Risk management responsibilities as assigned, act as a mentor for colleagues with less experience. 
• Create, test and implement network disaster recovery plans. 
• Manage and complete projects as assigned. 
• Perform risk assessments and testing of data processing systems. 
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems or related field. 
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in information technology systems and information security. 
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and industry risk models.  
• At least 4 years of experience with the following technologies or practices: 
• Relevant audit, information risk, security, or compliance  
• Checkpoint network security gateway 
• Forcepoint web security solutions 
• Vulnerability testing and information security assessment 
• Security event monitoring solutions (SIEM) 
• Microsoft cloud security solutions 
• Network routing protocols 
• Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills. 
• Experience drafting and administering information security policies and procedures. 
• Ability to interface with internal and external organizations regarding risk and compliance findings. 
• New York City residency required within 180 days of hire.  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous experience in a security engineering or architecture role. 
• CISSP or related certification (preferred, but not required). 
• Experience managing small teams or mentoring colleagues is a plus. 
• Subject matter expertise in multiple IT or security disciplines, including authentication models, data protection, networking, firewalls, and vulnerability management. 

Salary Range$120,000—$125,000 USD

About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy. 

NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance.  We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:  

• Generous employer subsidized health insurance 
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans  
• Vision and hearing benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care  
• Short term and long-term disability coverage
• 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Up to 25 vacation days
• Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
• Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
• Retirement savings programs
  • Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
  • 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Continuing education and professional development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• College savings plan
• Backup childcare  
• Gym membership discounts
• A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support  
• Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more   

Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization. 

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents. 

For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.