Associate Director, Cybersecurity

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Overview

NYPL Technology supports the Library’s mission through robust IT services, including business applications, desktop support, networking, systems, and cybersecurity. The Cybersecurity team safeguards personally identifiable information (PII) and critical systems across the Library.

The Associate Director, Cybersecurity is a hands-on technical leader responsible for NYPL’s cybersecurity operations and team. This role requires both strategic oversight and direct execution — from managing security tools and incident response to communicating risks and building cross-functional alignment. The role also partners closely with the IT Policy and Strategy team to embed cybersecurity awareness and operational practices across the organization.

We are looking for someone we can count on to :

Own :

• Leadership of NYPL’s cybersecurity team and daily operations
• Technical architecture and administration of the cybersecurity ecosystem
• Relationships with business partners, vendors, and government entities
• Communication of cybersecurity posture to senior leadership
• Cybersecurity KPIs, OKRs, and roadmap planning

Teach :

Learn :

Improve :

Some expectations for this role are that within :

1 month , this person will :

3 months , this person will :

6 months and beyond , this person will :

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

Collaboration & Communication

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Certifications

Required Experience

Required Skills

Incident Response

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

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Core Values

All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values :

Work Environment

Physical Duties

Pre-Placement Physical Required?

No

Union / Non Union

Non-Union

FLSA Status

Exempt

Schedule

This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.

The New York Public Library Salary Statement

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).