Information Security Specialist

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Develops, executes, advises upon, or maintains information security processes and activities that promote resiliency by identifying and mitigating cyber threats through risk-based consultation, advice, and direction for controls, designs, and other activities for the Bank. Manages large projects or initiatives with limited oversight from their manager.

Role Description

The Risk Group’s mission is to help the Bank achieve its goals while managing risks within the Bank’s risk tolerance and strengthening the risk culture. The Group’s role is to serve as the Bank’s first and second lines of defense to ensure effective risk management. We do this by performing independent assessment and oversight of the Bank’s risks. We have established frameworks to improve Bank’s risk management processes.

Under the Risk Group, Information Security New York (ISNY) runs a Bank‑wide cyber operations function focused on incident response, investigation, digital forensics, and security monitoring. The Local Incident Response Team (LIRT) handles a high volume of security investigations and operational escalations.

The Information Security Specialist will help maintain the Bank’s cyber resilience by executing hands‑on triage, deep‑dive investigations, rapid containment, and operational enhancements across FRBNY’s on‑premises and cloud environments. This role is essential to ensuring timely and effective response to threats impacting the Bank’s mission and operations.

Job Summary
Contributes to information and cyber security projects, initiatives, processes, operations and activities. Collaborates to solve an assortment of information security problems that are well defined. Uses judgment with defined information or cyber security practices to determine appropriate action, involving key stakeholders as may be required.

Core Responsibilities

·         Conduct real time analysis, triage, and response to information security incident and insider risk investigations across FRBNY environments, collaborating closely with the National Incident Response Team (NIRT) and internal partners.

·         Develop, implement, and maintain operational use cases for security monitoring and detection across cloud and on prem platforms.

·         Monitor internal and external threat actor activity, incorporate intelligence into detection logic, and adjust response protocols accordingly.

·         Interact with law enforcement, other Federal Reserve Banks, and government entities as needed.

·         Champion security orchestration and automation to improve speed and reduce manual load.

·         Provide operational knowledge transfer, documentation, and training for peers and partner teams.

Qualifications

• Seven years or greater experience in cybersecurity
• Has an area of specialization within their discipline.
• Has broad knowledge of project management.
• Advanced understanding of business line and a broad understanding of the overall Bank.

• Strong understanding of IR/monitoring processes, threat actor tactics, and modern cyber defense technologies.
• Proficiency analyzing logs/events across SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk), analytics tools (e.g., Tableau), and other security telemetry sources.
• Solid conceptual knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, and system architecture.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize information and explain it
• Organized and resourceful, with the ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to assimilate new information and learn new tools/systems
• Curiosity and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in data visualization a plus
• Applicable work experience is preferred

Touchstone Behaviors


Communicate Authentically - Empathetically engage one another with direct and transparent dialogue and listening. Actively discuss viewpoints with respect and compassion in a timely and candid manner, taking into account verbal and nonverbal cues. Ask questions, learn from each other, and share information widely to move the Bank's work forward.

Collaborate Inclusively - Inspire a diverse and inclusive environment that empowers others to contribute meaningfully. Intentionally bring a diverse set of people together to achieve positive business results.

Drive Progress - Grow and adapt to changing priorities in the Bank. Experiment with new concepts and take appropriate risk to drive innovation. Remain curious and action oriented, navigating through ambiguity and uncertainty to drive outcomes.

Develop Others - Equitably champion, mentor, and develop others to grow professionally. Demonstrate vulnerability and empathy to create a trusted environment.

Take Ownership - Establish an environment of action and excellence by holding self and others accountable to execute to the highest standard.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Information Technology Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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