Senior Advisor, Cyber Command

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City.

From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the city delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century.

Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit oti.nyc.gov to learn more.

At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people.

You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.

About New York City Cyber Command

The New York City Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) Cyber Command is committed to protecting City systems and technology infrastructure that provide and enable vital services to New Yorkers from cyber threats, and helping residents become safer in their digital lives.

As the organization defending the largest municipality in the country, OTI Cyber Command is charged with directing citywide incident response, setting citywide cybersecurity policies and standards and working with city agencies to strengthen their cyber defenses.

Mission Statement

To lead and execute an innovative, intelligence-driven, risk-informed cyber defense and response strategy with the support of key partners and allies that enables the city government to properly function and provide services to New Yorkers .

Vision Statement

New York City the most cyber-resilient city in the world"

OTI- Cyber Command's Vulnerability Management (VM) program defines, promotes, assures, and measures the security of connected infrastructure so vital to the City of New York that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, economic security, or public health or safety.

The Senior Advisor will work closely with the NYC Cyber Command executive team on policy, governance, communication, and special projects on behalf of the division.

The Senior Advisor will assist in overseeing and supervising staff, including leading cyber workforce planning, resource management, stakeholder management efforts, and policy reviews.

The Senior Advisor will also manage cross-function projects and programs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Provide executive support with strategic planning and daily initiatives.
• Drive strategies and priorities, facilitating the prioritization of tasks, workstream tracking, managing escalations and deliverables.
• Act as a key point of contact with senior management and business unit stakeholders for cybersecurity-related communications.
• Identify and address cyber workforce planning and management issues (e.g. recruitment, retention, and training);
• Work with senior management to help define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics that align with key initiatives and deliver to non-technical individuals.
• Work with agency project managers and product owners to balance and prioritize services to meet overall cybersecurity requirements, constraints, and objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress;
• Conduct frequent risk assessments and cost-benefit analysis to identify and resolve issues that may disrupt projects;
• Coordinate across teams to ensure efficient allocation of existing resources and anticipate needs for new resources;
• Perform needs analysis to determine opportunities for new and improved business process solutions;
• Assess policy needs and collaborate with stakeholders to develop policies to govern cyber activities.
• Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.

HOURS / SHIFT

Day - Due to the necessary technical support duties of this position in a 24 / 7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and / or nights / evenings.

WORK LOCATION

Manhattan, NY

TO APPLY

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Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position; or,

Education and / or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Preferred Skills

The preferred candidate should possess the following : -7 years’ experience in technical writing with published works.-Ability to achieve goals with minimal supervision, self-starter.

• Master of Public Policy, Public Affairs, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.-Policy expertise in the one or more of the following areas : information technology, cybersecurity, telecommunications, government administration, environment, public safety, and intergovernmental affairs.
• Demonstrated experience with building relationships with a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders.-Excellent task management, information management, and organizational skills, as well as impeccable writing, copyediting, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to gain the support of independent stakeholders.-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

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Residency RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position