The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Information Security Office plays a crucial role in safeguarding the department's digital infrastructure. It ensures the security of sensitive data, protects against cyber threats, and maintains the integrity of the NYPD's technological systems. This office is part of the broader Information Technology Bureau, which supports the department's mission by providing advanced tools, data-driven strategies, and seamless communication systems to enhance public safety and transparency.

Under the executive direction of the Deputy Commissioner, Information Technology Bureau, with a wide latitude for independent judgment and decision making, the Director MISD M-IV, designated Executive Director of lnformation Security, functions as the Chief lnformation Security Officer (CISO) for the NYPD.

The CISO provides primary input into the creation, development, documentation and dissemination of Department computer and information security policies, strategies and procedures.

The CISO is responsible for the design and leadership of critically important ongoing programs including:
- Security Architecture and Engineering
- Security Operations
- Identity/Access Management
- Cyber Security Incident Management: Preparation; Event Management/ Eviction; Forensics
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Zero-day Defense
- Bureau-wide Security Evangelization

The CISO is the primary NYPD representative to the New York City Cyber Command and will collaborate with their executive personnel to develop strategies to protect the NYPD against
cyber-threats and attacks, to implement recommendations from the Cyber Command, and to
enhance any NYPD security systems within the city-wide security framework.

The CISO is responsible for preserving the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of NYPD information. They will oversee the cyber-security of the NYPD, protecting, monitoring, analyzing, detecting, and responding to network attacks, intrusions, disruptions, or other unauthorized actions that would compromise or cripple department information systems and
networks. The CISO also acts as an advisor to the Deputy Commissioner of Information Technology, providing security audit and review, product evaluations and policy recommendations. They are the principle subject matter expert for the investigation of computer security incidents that affect NYPD members, and has review authority for data classification, employee background checks, procurement of relevant technologies, hiring of security staff, vendor access to NYPD data and secure development of applications and network architecture. Additionally, the CISO will liaise with NYPD Intelligence Bureau, Counterterrorism Bureau, Joint Task force and the Federal Bureau of Investigations Cyber Task Force.


WORK LOCATION:
One Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038

WORK SCHEDULE:
Varies


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

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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.