| SCOPE OF SERVICES | TASKS: · Build new risk processes and implement risk frameworks to enable better monitoring and evaluation of risks across the City; · Manage complex, cross-functional projects, pushing through ambiguity and challenges which may arise; · Work with stakeholders across various divisions, soliciting input and working through feedback; · Evaluate risk of third parties used by New York City agencies; · Document and track remediation of risks in the Risk Register; · Review and analyze various cybersecurity risk cases, justification, and exceptions documents submitted by agencies; · Assist in the development of cybersecurity risk assessment procedures and testing methodologies based on established frameworks and guidelines; · Initiating corrective actions to remediate vulnerabilities or weaknesses where necessary; · Engage in communications with NYC Agencies; · Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned. | MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered | · A minimum of 4 years of experience in risk management or cybersecurity risk assessment or 4 years of experience evaluating and managing third parties in a cybersecurity team. | DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: · BS/BA degree in Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. | · One or more of the following certifications are a plus: o Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) o Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) o Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) o Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) o CompTIA Security+ o CompTIA Network+ o CompTIA A+ o CompTIA CySA+ o Cisco Certified Network Associate - CCNA o CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker o GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) o GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) o (ISC)2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) · Ability to work effectively in a team environment. · Being highly organized, motivated and a self-directed professional. · Knowledge of hardware, software, data, and network principles and systems related to Private and/or Public Sectors services. · Understanding of commonly used computer operating systems, databases, network structures. · Familiarity with cybersecurity framework(s) (NIST, SANS, PCI, ISO 27001/27002, or CIS) · Investigative and analytical skills. · Excellent oral and written communication skills; · Knowledge of the current and evolving cyber threat landscape; · Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics related to cybersecurity and information privacy;