Cybersecurity Engineer (ICS/OT 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 (ICS/OT Security) will play a key supporting role in safeguarding the secure operation of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) used in critical municipal infrastructure.
The role involves assisting in the implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of security controls that protect essential public services, including water systems, energy distribution, transportation networks, and public safety operations.
This position offers a valuable opportunity to build technical expertise in industrial cybersecurity while receiving structured mentorship and working collaboratively with technical staff, engineering personnel, system operators, and city agencies.
Responsibilities will include
- Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of security controls for ICS/OT environments, including SCADA systems, PLCs, RTUs, and related industrial devices.
- Support the development and configuration of secure network architectures, including network segmentation, firewall configurations, secure remote access capabilities, and monitoring solutions.
- Support the investigation and response to security incidents involving industrial control systems.
- Assist in conducting risk assessments, vulnerability evaluations, and compliance reviews in accordance with applicable standards (such as NIST SP 800-82 and ISA/IEC 62443).
- Assist in maintaining comprehensive documentation, asset inventories, network diagrams, and system baselines for ICS/OT environments.
- Provide technical guidance and support to city personnel responsible for operating and maintaining ICS/OT systems.
- Contribute to training and awareness programs related to ICS security best practices.
- 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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