QA CYBER SECURITY ANALYST

$88,684 - $127,520/Yr

United States Department of Transportation - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

The QA Cyber Security Analyst position at the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) involves ensuring the security and quality of software releases within the IT & Telecom division. The role focuses on implementing industry best practices in cyber security and quality assurance, collaborating with various teams to enhance software development processes, and maintaining the integrity of the agency's technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Implement industry best practices and procedures for quality assurance and cyber security.
• Conduct manual and automated testing of software releases.
• Perform cyber event alert triage, documentation, and investigation.
• Collaborate with QA, Security, Hosting, and Development teams to improve software development processes.
• Ensure software releases meet required cyber security standards and quality control validation steps.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in cyber security, network security, computer science, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience in cybersecurity or quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and best practices in IT architecture analysis and software development.
• Experience in manual and automated testing, data analysis, and risk management.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of networks, protocols, and operating systems, including TCP/IP.
• Experience in various testing types such as Functional, Regression, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Ability to identify vulnerabilities in IT infrastructures.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.
• Experience with testing applications on mobile devices.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance