Please note: This is NOT remote work. This is IN OFFICE employment.
SALARY: 2023 $66,668 2024 $68,001 NYS Retirement; Health, Dental, Vision Benefits; Paid time off; CSEA Union option; Yearly increases
LOCATION: City of Saratoga Springs NY - City Hall
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualification(s) MUST be met and clearly stated on the City of Saratoga Springs employment application form: Either:
- Master's degree in Information Technology or a related field, PLUS one (1) year of full time paid experience in Network Administration or Cyber Security OR
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field, PLUS two (2) years of full time paid experience in Network Administration or Cyber Security OR
- Associate’s degree in Information Technology or a related field, PLUS three (3) years of full time paid experience in Network Administration or Cyber Security OR
- High school diploma or Equivalent, PLUS four (4) years of full time paid experience in Network Administration or Cyber Security.
PLEASE NOTE:Background Check: To be eligible for appointment, candidate will be subject to a thorough background investigation performed by the City of Saratoga Springs Police Department. Applicants may be required to authorize access to educational, financial, employment, criminal history or other records; this may also include fingerprinting. Conviction of a felony, misdemeanor or other offenses is subject to evaluation and may bar appointment.
DUTIES: The Information Security Analyst reports directly to the Director of Information Technology and is appointed by the Commissioner of Finance and is responsible for the planning, coordination and management of City network systems. The incumbent will be responsible for researching current network security practices and implementation of network resources. The incumbent performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITES (Illustrative only)
- Keep appraised of newly discovered security vulnerabilities and their effects on protected resources;
- Suggest changes to security policy as needed by existing threat environment;
- Manage implementation of new features of security tools in use;
- Implement an internal and external vulnerability scanning process;
- Be on call for security incident handling;
- Recommend new products and services to improve security stance during budget process;
- Research network incidents to determine implications and appropriate response;
- Work with vendors to develop test procedures for implemented features;
- Coordinate penetration tests and or red team exercises per security policies;
- Assist with development and maintenance of security policies and procedures;
**A provisional appointment is pending the appropriate NYS Civil Service Exam announced and administered locally. The provisional appointee will be required to sign up to take the exam once it is announced, pay the exam fee (or fee waiver if applicable), pass the exam and rank in the top three (3) grades to secure a permanent appointment*
*Applications are available in the Civil Service Office in City Hall, or online www.saratoga-springs.org under Civil Service, or email civilservice@saratoga-springs.org to request one be sent to you.
Completed applications can be emailed in, mailed in or dropped off to the office.