Director Cybersecurity Supervision (Director Financial Services Programs 1, SG-31) Position Available In New York, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Financial Services, Department of The job title for the vacancy. Title Director Cybersecurity Supervision (Director Financial Services Programs 1, SG-31) The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 31 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit PS&T – Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $131256 to $159784 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 30% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 8 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 6 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County To Be Determined The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Albany- One Commerce Plaza NYC- One State Street The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany or NYC The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12257 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system. The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Director Financial Services Programs 1 in our Cybersecurity Division. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manages and participates in full scope, complex IT-cybersecurity examinations in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., Federal Financial Institution Examination Council programs of IT, NAIC, etc.) at regulated institutions and technology service providers, to ascertain safety and soundness of said environments and for compliance with relevant laws and regulations such as NYCRR Part 500;
• Manages and supervises a team of IT-cybersecurity examiners;
• Prepares examination schedules in coordination with other DFS divisions, as well as coordinating with federal and state counterparts and identifying resources required to complete examinations;
• Reviews pre-examination scope and post examination executive summary memorandums prepared by field examiners;
• Reviews and approves examination reports to determine whether presented weaknesses and deficiencies are valid, ensures the accuracy of cited laws and regulations and determines the appropriateness of the ratings assigned;
• Reviews with management of regulated entities significant examination findings and conclusions, and suggests and explores practicable approaches to correct deficiencies;
• Represents the Cybersecurity Division at various meetings and conferences;
• Makes recommendations and revisions to examination procedures, checklists, guidelines and protocols for Part 500 and IT-cybersecurity examinations;
• Prepares and conducts training for examiners and other DFS employees on IT-cybersecurity;
• Provides technical expertise in relation to Part 500 incident notifications, including participating in internal consultations with supervisory divisions and enforcement and external consultations with supervised entities;
• Provides subject matter expertise to management of other Divisions; and
• Participates in outreach including presentations/conferences, information-sharing activities, and notification with regulated entities.
• Travel up to 30%
• Other duties as assigned.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Relevant professional certifications such as CISA, CISE, CCSE, CISM, etc.

Appointment Method:

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed below in order to be eligible for appointment.

Non-Competitive:

A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, actuarial sciences, auditing, banking, business, business administration, business and technology, commerce, computer information systems, computer science, consumer sciences, criminal justice, cyber security, econometrics, economics, finance, financial administration, health, health administration, information systems, information systems engineering, information technology, internal controls, international or public affairs, law, market analysis, mathematics, public administration, public policy, risk management, statistics, taxation, or technology and seven (7) years of financial services experience with: 1) a regulated entity who has a regional, national and/or international presence; or 2) a governmental regulatory entity. This experience must include practical and technical knowledge about State, Federal and/or international financial services laws, rules and regulations. Two (2) years of the experience must have been at a managerial level.

Substitutions:

A J.D. or a Master’s Degree may substitute for one (1) year of specialized experience; and a Ph.D. may substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary:

The starting salary for this position is $131,256 with periodic increases up to $159,784. Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

Appointment Status:

Permanent Appointment to this position is pending Governor Appointment’s Office and Division of Budget approval. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Brian Tighe The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 402-5071 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street One Commerce Plaza Suite 301 The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12257 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on

Applying To Apply:

Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than June 23, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box DFSP1-Cyber-10000) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred. Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Brian Tighe Box DFSP1-Cyber-10000 New York State Department of Financial Services Office of Human Resources Management One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301 Albany, NY 12257

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(518) 402-5071 All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program forgives the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. To learn more about the program and whether you would qualify, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.