Cyber Security Analyst
Core
Defends against cybersecurity incidents, analyzes network traffic and server metrics to identify threats, and ensures systems comply with citywide security standards.
Role type
Cyber Security Analyst Level II (hands-on IC)
Builds
Incident response capabilities, security compliance posture, and disaster recovery readiness for NYC DCWP IT infrastructure.
Domain
Public sector / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Network traffic analysis, incident response, patch management, log-based threat detection, endpoint security, ACL configuration, security standards testing, disaster recovery planning, forensic analysis support, security audit coordination
Preferred skills
Familiarity with emerging security technologies, commercial software evaluation, business continuity planning
Technologies
Intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, host-based security systems, switches, voice gateways, routers, cloud-based CRM, on-prem systems
Responsibilities
Respond to security alerts and events; characterize and analyze network traffic for anomalies; complete patching on workstations, servers, and network equipment; analyze malicious activity to determine exploitation details; validate and mitigate reported trouble tickets; conduct network monitoring and intrusion detection; correlate activity across assets and environments; support business continuity/disaster recovery plans; research emerging threats; provide incident response and forensic analysis support; perform security standards testing; coordinate security audits with OTI and ITOPS.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC