Cybersecurity Engineer (Cloud Security)
- Pay
- $75,000 – $95,000 per year
- Location
- New York City, NY
- Listed
- 10 days ago
About the role
The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the city delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century.
At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.
About the role
The Cybersecurity Engineer (Cloud Security) will play a key supporting role in safeguarding the city's digital infrastructure by assisting in the integration, testing, operation, and configuration of defensive technologies across cloud platforms and on-premises environments.
This role supports the execution of Cyber Command's defensive strategy and involves validating the scalability of cloud-based security controls, documenting proof-of-concept (PoC) results, and maintaining architectural diagrams and operational runbooks.
This position offers a valuable opportunity to build technical expertise in cloud security architecture and administration while receiving structured mentorship from senior engineers to effectively support agency stakeholders.
Responsibilities will include
- Assist senior engineers in configuring, integrating, and operating defensive security controls across hybrid (cloud and on-premises) environments to protect city data and network infrastructure.
- Assist senior engineers in designing and implementing strategic defensive controls, including cloud-based security solutions, that safeguard city data, protect network infrastructure, and enhance incident response capabilities.
- Support proof-of-concept evaluations for cloud security tools by executing test cases, validating solution adoptability, and documenting results.
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including cloud architectural diagrams, configuration guides, and operational runbooks.
- Provide technical support and clear communication to agency stakeholders during the deployment and integration of security controls.
- Work closely with internal project teams, business units, and technical stakeholders to align security readiness with established deployment schedules.
- Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.
Hours/shift
Day - Due to the necessary technical duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.
- WORK LOCATION
- Brooklyn, NY
- TO APPLY
- Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW
Qualifications & Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position; or,
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
About Cyber Command
Cyber Command is charged with protecting all City systems against cyber threats, including systems that deliver vital services to New Yorkers. Headed by the Chief Information Security Officer of the City of New York, we provide in-depth support to over 100 agencies and offices to protect, detect, identify, respond to, and recover from cyber threats.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
IT Security Specialist - 95622
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
From City of New York's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 31, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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