Infrastructure Security and Data Protection Analyst, DIIT - 26052

Infrastructure Security and Data Protection Analyst, DIIT - 26052

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Position Summary : The Infrastructure Security and Data Protection Analyst will assume the role of safeguarding sensitive data and securing devices across the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) ecosystem. This role is responsible for planning, designing, documenting, configuring, and managing security controls that protect data, maintaining the integrity of desktops, laptops, servers, tablets, and network infrastructure and ensuring compliance with security policies. Performs related work.

Reports to : Director of Cybersecurity Engineering

Direct Reports : N / A

Key Relationships : Works collaboratively within areas of Information Technology (IT), Information Security, Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), internal business units, the Office of Special Investigations (OSI), the New York Police Department (NYPD), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Microsoft, CISCO, IBM, Dell, and other vendors with whom the NYCPS’s business.

Responsibilities

• Serves as point of contact for penetration testing and documents findings, making recommendations for cost‑effective security controls.
• Develops and enforces security policies and procedures and ensures compliance with relevant security and data protection regulations.
• Creates reports on infrastructure health, access anomalies, and data protection metrics.
• Enforces access control policies based on user identity, device posture, and location to prevent unauthorized access and lateral movement.
• Monitors and optimizes the effectiveness of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), analyzing traffic and authentication logs to improve security and performance.
• Implements security measures such as firewalls, encryption programs, and anti‑malware software to protect sensitive information and prevent unauthorized access.
• Acts as the subject matter expert and escalation point for ZTNA‑related issues affecting mobile endpoints like Chromebooks and iPads, performing security testing based on device requirements.
• Develops and maintains internal processes, security baselines, and documentation for various devices and systems.
• Conducts research on mobile security trends and vulnerabilities, certifying devices after successful security testing.
• Oversees security assessment projects from initiation to completion, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to align strategies with organizational goals.
• Ensures devices meet NYCPS and citywide security compliance and assumes supervisory duties in the supervisor's absence.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Requirements

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, individuals must have two additional years of the experience described in "1" above.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary : $107,725 - $113,000

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

NOTE : The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and / or grant funding.

New York City Residency is NOT Required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / .

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