Cybersecurity Analyst Level 1-7 (Stealth Watch/Network Security)

Description

Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst, Network Analytics Levels 1-7

Salary Range: Level 1: $82,857 - $105,000

Level 2: $87,685 - $115,500

Level 3: $95,929 - $127,050

Level 4: $102,760 - $139,755

Level 5: $114,537 - $153,731

Level 6: $124,311 - $169,104

Level 7: $140,917 - $186,014

POINTS: Level 1 - 282

Level 2 - 323

Level 3 - 393

Level 4 - 451

Level 5 – 551

Level 6 – 634

Level 7 – 775

DEPT/DIV: MTA Information Technology/ Office of IT Cyber Security Services

SUPERVISOR: Cyber Security Officer, Monitoring

LOCATION: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

HOURS OF WORK: 12:00am – 8:30am (7.5hours/day)

8:00am – 4:30pm (7.5hours/day)

3:30pm – 12:00am (7.5hours/day)

This position is eligible for telework which is currently 2 days per week. New Hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide critical technical expertise in the detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity events primarily network attack vector alerts generated by network analytics tools such as Cisco Stealth watch. Cybersecurity Analyst will be responsible for early and accurate detection, prevention response, containment, and guidance to remediation of threats directed against the MTA on a 24/7 basis. The analysis is conducted through technology risk assessments, data analytics tools, business processes reviews and collaborate with security engineers, architects, developers, vendors, business units to constantly improve the overall security of the MTA. The cybersecurity analyst will focus on specific domains and specialties within cybersecurity with a great degree of specialty to detect, protect and advise the organization proactively and reactively.

Responsibilities

Level 1

• Scripting or programming skills (PERL, Python, PowerShell, etc.) preferred as needed
• Understanding of TCP/IP (OSI Layers 1– 4) and Internet and Intranet technologies required (OSI Layers 5-7) required.
• Understanding of Operating Systems

Level 2

Same as Level 1 with the following additional qualifications

• Scripting or programming skills (PERL, Python, PowerShell, etc.) preferred as needed.
• Understanding of Operating Systems
• Proven ability to analyze a security risk assessment
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and support technical issues.

Level 3

Same as Level 2 with the following additional qualifications

• Requires prior experience with installing, maintaining and troubleshooting technology systems.
• Understanding of Operating Systems and Hardware
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and support technical issues using standardized procedures.
• Proven ability to analyze a security risk assessment or conduct one with guidance
• Understanding of TCP/IP (OSI Layers 1– 4) and Internet and Intranet technologies required (OSI Layers 5-7) required.

Level 4

Same as Level 3 with the following additional qualifications

• Proven ability to independently evaluate and resolve most problems within an area of infrastructure, applications within a security domain context.
• Proven ability to analyze and/or conduct a security risk assessment
• Scripting or programming skills (PERL, Python, PowerShell, etc.).
• Advanced understanding of TCP/IP (OSI Layers 1– 4) and Internet and Intranet technologies required (OSI Layers 5-7) required.

Level 5

Same as Level 4 with the following additional qualifications

• Requires broad technical knowledge of multiple technologies, or an in-depth knowledge of one technology including its impact on other technologies.
• Progressive cybersecurity related accomplishments

Level 6

Same as Level 5 with the following additional qualifications

• Expert understanding of TCP/IP (OSI Layers 1– 4) and Internet and Intranet technologies required (OSI Layers 5-7) required.
• Requires seasoned expertise in multiple technologies and strong understanding of the current and future technology architecture, including the inter-operability of technologies.
• Advanced ability to conduct and analyze a security risk assessment
• Verifiable implementation of security domain controls for enterprise technologies

Level 7

Same as Level 6 with the following additional qualifications

• Expert ability to conduct and analyze a security risk assessment
• Requires proven track record of successful implementation of architectural designs.
• Advanced understanding of Operating Systems and Hardware
• Significant practical expertise in cybersecurity related disciplines.

Qualifications

Level 1

• Associate degree in computer science or related fields. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Basic knowledge and familiarity with monitoring, installing, maintaining and/or troubleshooting cybersecurity related issues associated with applications and/or infrastructure systems

Level 2

• Basic knowledge and familiarity with installing, maintaining and troubleshooting technology systems.
• Associate degree in Computer Science or related fields. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields.
• 6 months of experience in a specific (Cloud, Applications, Infrastructure, Security Technology, etc.) cybersecurity domain is preferred

Level 3

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related fields. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 1 year of experience in a specific (Cloud, Applications, Infrastructure, Security Technology, etc.) cybersecurity subdomain is preferred
• Certifications in technology subdomains preferred but not required (ie. Cloud, Applications, Infrastructure, Security Technology, etc.)
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• CISSP or other advanced security-related certification preferred but not required.

Level 4

• Certifications in technology subdomains preferred but not required (ie. Cloud, Applications, Infrastructure, Security Technology, etc.)
• 3+ years of relevant experience or 18 months of experience in a specific cybersecurity subdomain (Cloud, Applications, Infrastructure, Security Technology, etc.).
• Current CISSP or other advanced security-related certification preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related fields. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Level 5

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related fields. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

5+ years of relevant experience or 2.5 years of experience in a specific cybersecurity subdomain (Cloud, Applications, Infrastructure, Security Technology, etc.)

Current CISSP or other advanced security-related certification preferred

Certifications in technology subdomains preferred but not required (ie. Cloud, Applications, Infrastructure, Security Technology, etc.).

Level 6

• CISSP or other advanced security-related certification preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related fields. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Certifications in technology subdomains preferred (ie. Cloud, Applications, Infrastructure, Security Technology, etc.).
• 8+ years of relevant experience or 4 years of experience in a specific cybersecurity subdomain (Cloud, Applications, Infrastructure, Security Technology, etc.).

Level 7

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related fields. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years of relevant technology based or cybersecurity experience or 5 years of experience in a specific cybersecurity subdomain (Cloud, Applications, Infrastructure, Security Technology, etc.).
• Certifications in technology subdomains preferred (ie. Cloud, Applications, Infrastructure, Security Technology, etc.).
• CISSP and other advanced security-related certification preferred.

Other Information

Please be advised that pursuant to MTA Code of Ethics and New York State Ethics Law, you have been designated as a policy maker. Therefore, you will be required to file an annual financial disclosure statement with the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government. The Commission will notify you of this filing requirement via your work email. Upon receipt of notification from the Commission you will have 30 days to complete your financial disclosure statement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.