Cybersecurity Officer- Manager Cloud Security

Company: Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Description Position at MTA Headquarters JOB TITLE: Cybersecurity Officer- Manager Cloud Security SALARY RANGE: $148,784.00 - $196,730.00 HAY POINTS: 805 DEPT/DIV: Information Technology / Cybersecurity SUPERVISOR: Cybersecurity Director LOCATION: Various/ 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7.5 hours or as required) This position is eligible for telework, which is currently two days per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire. Summary of Job The purpose of this position is to provide technical leadership and management of MTA’s cybersecurity program in one or more technical domains. This role deals with both internal and external threats to the MTA systems, which can affect both the safety of employees and customers, system integrity, and the availability of operations. As part of managing the program, the Cybersecurity Officer will need expertise in managing a complex program with highly skilled staff, contracts, and processes associated with risk management that are essential to maintaining electronic and physical safety for MTA’s business in all areas that utilize technology (Corporate, Customer Facing and Informational, Fare Payment/PCI, Operational Technologies, 3 rd Party Managed, Vendors, etc.). The Cybersecurity Officer will be responsible for managing and developing staff, technology, and processes to reduce risk with the evolving cyber threat landscape and changing technology portfolio. This position works across multiple technology and cybersecurity domains to ensure cybersecurity is looked at holistically from user, data and component, and systems perspectives. The position also considers all risk assessments, data-driven analytics, and actively seeks to develop and maintain standards, reference architectures, and reduce the risk of the MTA through emerging technologies and trends in the industry. The position is expected to have a level of expertise in one or more domains of technology and effective management. There is a long list of these specialized domains in the cybersecurity field, and this list is growing and everchanging as the field evolves and as risks and circumstances change. Preferred skills: Cloud security expertise Cybersecurity knowledge Risk assessment and management Compliance and regulations knowledge Identity and Access Management (IAM) Encryption and data protection Incident response and forensics Security architecture Security monitoring and SIEM Cloud-specific security tools Communication and leadership Vendor management Continuous learning Collaboration Problem-solving Business acumen Adaptability Knowledge of cloud-native application platforms Project management principles Cloud computing proficiency Responsibilities Leadership Provide leadership to a strong talent pool of technical professionals Lead a team of multi-functional technical staff planning, building, and maintaining cybersecurity tools, configurations, and risk mitigation to support Information and Operational Technology applications and/or infrastructure products Lead others, as appropriate, and when necessary, which will consist of one or more agile coaches, data analytics researchers, and other cybersecurity personnel Provide leadership in the development of inter-team communication and cohesiveness; sustain culture and support assigned staff during organizational growth/changes. Provide direction on evaluation, selection, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity tools, processes, and techniques for their assigned cyber domains and products, ensuring appropriate investment in strategic and operational systems. Lead teams to complete projects when a project manager has not been assigned. Attain significant achievements managing technical teams, contractors, and vendors. Human Resource Management Attract, develop, coach, and retain high-performance team members, empowering them to elevate their level of responsibility, span of control, and performance in conjunction with the Cybersecurity Management and IT Workforce Planning & Workload Management office. Build staff expertise and competence to meet evolving demands within the Enterprise Product Management unit. Financial Management Demonstrate consistent understanding of funding, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the program goals. Collaborates with IT Business Management Services to identify procurement contracts to support program related activities. Strategy & Planning Assesses and makes recommendations on the improvement and re-engineering within the IT Department, and works with the stakeholders to keep the total cost of ownership down. Promote the use of employee self-service and mobile connectivity within products to reduce the reliance on paper. Recommends and supports automation of business process creating in-line forms and approvals, reducing the reliance on manual approvals that could be untimely. Uses judgment to form conclusions that may challenge conventional wisdom Acquisition & Deployment Coordinates and facilitates consultation with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations, developing business cases and cost justifications for such initiatives. Provides direction on evaluation, selection, implementation, and maintenance of information systems, ensuring appropriate investment in strategic and operational systems. Advises MTA IT management, as information becomes available, on the changing trends and emerging technology and their potential use within the MTA. Directs the development of the analysis required to determine if Information Technology projects should follow a “Build” (develop with in-house staff) or “Buy” (cloud or packaged solution) methodology. Manages the development and implementation of new modules within assigned products. Advises on the selection, prioritization, development, and implementation of products as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of MTA IT and OT Security, applications and infrastructure. Management and Oversight Participates in overall business planning, bringing current knowledge and future vision of technology and systems as related to the company’s goals. Responsible for leading and reporting on various product progress and deliverables, ensuring that the IT/OT needs of the MTA are met on time and within budget, including identifying weekly, monthly, and annual performance targets to show progress on IT product work and OT objectives. Ensure continuous delivery of product services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and monitoring of product performance. Responsible for the recruitment, development, motivation, training, and retention of a diverse and high performing multi-level IT/OT team professionals, conforming to budgetary objectives and Human Resources policy and programs in conjunction with the IT Workforce Planning & Workload Management office. Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives, keeping customizations to a minimum and total cost of ownership down. Cybersecurity Officer-Specific Accountabilities Planning Manage and plan the future technical architecture, providing insight into the future of their area of technology in order to continually improve effectiveness and efficiency. Manage and plan the development of roadmaps related to their area(s) of expertise to manage and meet identified technology needs. Manage and plan the evaluation of new technologies relative to their domain(s) to determine applicability to and best meet the needs of MTA and constituent agencies. Manage and ensure disaster recovery and contingency plans for their domain(s) to provide users with minimal interruptions in service. Architecture Oversees architectural direction for domains under management to meet senior management and cybersecurity goals. Understand, review, and approve Cybersecurity Reference Architectures and Solutions for applying them Revalidates systems to the most recent reference architectures to determine gaps, develop and manage programs to align systems to the newest standards and reference architectures Contracts/Vendor Management Contribute to and own technical elements of RFPs and RFIs, and negotiate with vendors on technical issues to ensure results are delivered in line with user and organization requirements. Manages contracts and expenses to ensure SLAs and contract renewals are processed timely manner Provide contract management support to ensure vendor deliverables are met Manage and lead major projects and assign service providers with technical expertise to address mission critical issues, evaluate ongoing vendor service levels, and enforce SLAs and penalties. Documentation Ensure detailed and updated documentation is in place for cybersecurity systems and user processes. Participate in the creation of enterprise security documents (policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures) under the direction of the IT Security Manager, where appropriate. Guidance, Communications, and Training Support Provides timely and relevant updates to appropriate stakeholders and decision makers Communicates investigation findings to relevant business units to help improve the information security posture Provides technical guidance to project managers and senior leadership on cybersecurity and technology strategies Ensure quality and review, and guidance on tests of new systems and manage cybersecurity risks and remediation system testing, baseline, and best practices Provide escalation support to project teams in their area of expertise to promote technical understanding and talent development Provide guidance and take input from Analysts, Engineers, Architects, and Technology Subject Matter Experts on cybersecurity and technology best practices, current threat landscape, and a risk management approach for optimal alignment Provides sound cybersecurity recommendations Operations Provide leadership and advisement when necessary during incident response, and provide continuous improvement updates to the threat model for risks to the business and systems Ensure specific monitoring points are continually updated to assess the performance of technologies in their domain(s). Identify and manage the necessary actions to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Research & Analysis Validates and maintains incident response plans and processes to address potential threats Compiles and analyzes data for management reporting and metrics Research emerging technologies and process improvements to stay current and plan for the evolving threat landscape to ensure strategy meetings are current threats Monitors relevant information sources to stay up to date on current attacks and trends Ensure cybersecurity technology solutions meet strategy, meet security framework objectives, and business objectives. Hypothesizes new threats and indicators of compromise Qualifications: Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. CISSP, CISM, or other advanced security-related certification preferred Certifications in technology subdomains preferred (ie, Cloud, Applications, Infrastructure, Security Technology, etc.). A minimum of 4 plus years of relevant experience. Requires prior experience with installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting technology systems. Experience in Project Management Principles (Waterfall and Agile) preferred. Competencies Must possess a deep understanding of technology and cybersecurity domain principles. Proven ability to manage projects and initiatives. Proven ability to manage people. Proven ability to add value to a team. Understanding of Operating Systems, Cloud, Mobile, and Applications. Understanding of TCP/IP (OSI Layers 1– 4) and Internet and Intranet technologies required (OSI Layers 5-7) required. Some Scripting or programming skills (PERL, Python, PowerShell, etc.) preferred as needed. Proficient in Productivity Tools (ie, Office 365, G-Suite). Experience with Spreadsheets and Data Analysis. Successful track record in design of software systems to meet the current and future needs of a complex organization, OR successful track record in design and implementation of IT Infrastructure and related hardware and software technologies to meet the current and future needs of a complex transportation organization. Strong Verbal/written communication skills. Financial/budgeting planning and management experience is a plus. Ability to fit in with the constantly shifting needs and demands of the business Departments. Core Competency Proficiency Level Competency Definition Collaborates Expert Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Cultivates Innovation Expert Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful Customer Focus Expert Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions Communicates Effectively Expert Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences Tech Savvy N/A Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications Technical Skills N/A Specialized knowledge and expertise on tools, programs, domains, platforms, and products used for specific tasks Values Diversity Expert Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization GENERAL: May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends) Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”). MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

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