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Posted: 11-Jun-25
Location: New York, NY, 10176, USA
Internal Number: 30375
IT Security Specialist L1- Department of Instructional Computing and Information Technology (ICIT)
GENERAL DUTIES
This position encompasses professional and responsible technical consultative and/or administrative work. Under administrative direction of a university IT manager, with broad latitude of independent action or decision, serves as subject matter expert on IT security, identity, and access infrastructure; provides IT security architectural guidance; designs security solutions; conducts IT risk assessments and recommended mitigating solutions.
There are three (3) Assignment Levels within this classification. All personnel perform related work. Assignment Levels 2 and 3 may supervise staff. This specification describes typical assignments; related duties may be assigned as needed.
To view the complete job description, go tohttp://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/hr/classified-civil-service/ccsjobs/and view the Job Description for IT Security Specialist.
CONTRACT TITLE
IT Security Specialist
FLSA
Non-exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
This position reports to the IT Academic Technology Director.
? Participates in the maintenance, design and workflow for security incidents.
? Participates and collaborates to monitor, define and design appropriate security controls for Palo Alto Firewalls.
? Participates in the monitoring, definition and design of appropriate security controls on a CISCO based network.
? Monitors and defines work flow for incidents from QRadar SIEM System, Solar Winds and other Incident Event Management tools.
? Oversee vulnerability management tools, Nessus Tenable, and other Palo Alto Products to decrease probable system exposures, and attack surface.
? Monitors and responds as needed to day to day monitoring of email filtering tools, such as Proofpoint.
? Monitors the security in Microsoft 365 for Faculty and Students. Opines on Policies relating to data security and management.
? Collaborates with appropriate teams on the design of golden images using an approved standard, for Windows, Linux, Apple OS and other network and systems operating systems.
? Recommends systems and tools to increase the security of Hunter College.
? Stay abreast of industry best practices and trends, and incorporate these into day to day operations.
? Enforces Hunter College Local and CUNY Enterprise Policies in the absence of the College CISO.
? Participate in professional development and other activities as directed.
? Foster a collaborative work environment and encourage knowledge sharing.
? Provide education and training to the college community as assigned, and requested
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. A baccalaureate degree in computer science, engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of satisfactory full-time experience providing IT security architectural guidance, designing security solutions, and/or conducting IT risk assessments and recommended mitigating solutions; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
3. A high school diploma or its educational equivalent and ten (10) years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
4. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1," "2" or "3" above. The following may substitute for some of the required experience required in "1," "2" or "3" above, as follows:
College education (undergraduate credits) may substitute for up to four (4) years of the required experience in "3" above on the following basis:
A. 30 to 59.9 semester credits substitute for 1 year of experience; or
B. 60 to 89.9 semester credits substitute for 2 years of experience; or
C. 90 to 119.9 semester credits substitute for 3 years of experience; or
D. 120 or more semester credits substitute for 4 years of experience.
Graduate credits in information technology, computer science or a related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience in "1" or "2" above on the following basis:
A. 15 to 29.9 graduate credits substitute for 1 year of required experience; or
B. 30 or more graduate credits substitute for 2 years of required experience.
Each of the following certifications may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience in "1," "2" or "3" above:
A. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) issued by ISC2; and/or
B. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) issued by EC-Council; and/or
C. CompTIA Security+ issued by CompTIA; and/or
D. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) issued by ISACA; and/or
E. Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) issued by ISACA; and/or
F. GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) issued by GIAC; and/or
G. Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) issued by ISC2.
However, all candidates must have a high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least three (3) years of experience as described in "1" above.
Assignment Level II or III :
Level II: After meeting the Qualification Requirements above, an additional two (2) years of satisfactory full-time experience providing IT security architectural guidance, designing security solutions, and/or conducting IT risk assessments and recommended mitigating solutions is required for Level II.
Level III: After meeting the Qualification Requirements above and the Level II requirements, an additional two (2) years of satisfactory full-time experience providing IT security architectural guidance, designing security solutions, and/or conducting IT risk assessments and recommended mitigating solutions is required for Level III (for a total of 4 years of experience above the Qualification Requirements).
English Language Proficiency : Demonstrated English language proficiency, including ability to speak, read, write, and understand English well enough to meet minimally acceptable performance standards set for job duties.
Motor Vehicle Driver License : A Motor Vehicle Driver license, valid in New York State, may be required for some, but not all positions.
Note: CUNY considers full-time work to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience of at least 20 hours per week may be prorated by half and credited instead of,but not in addition to, full-time experience during the same period (e.g., two months of related work experience at 20-34 hours per week equates to one month of full-time related work experience.) Part-time experience of fewer than 20 hours per week cannot be credited at all.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
? One or more of the following certifications: CISA, CISM, CISSP, CEH
? Significant Higher Education experience in a research environment.
COMPENSATION
$104,304
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYFIRST job system instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on search job listings, select more options to search for cuny jobs and enter the job opening id number.
Click on the "apply now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.
Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as one document under cv/ resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters - also do not use symbols (such as accents (e, e, (a, i or 6), ii, i.i, "i, -, \_or¿¿)).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please include:
? Cover letter and/or statement of scholarly interests
? Curriculum vitae/ resume
? Names and contact information of 3 references
Upload all documents as one single file-- pdf format preferred.
CLOSING DATE
The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on July 3, 2025. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Information Technology/Technical
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
30375Location
Hunter College