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SalaryGENERAL DUTIES
I.T. Computer Systems Managers manage and direct an Information Technology area at a College or University level. They set policies and procedures, direct technical staff, and maintain responsibility for administrative as well as technical issues within their assigned area(s) of responsibility. They may manage major and/or large, complex information systems activities and/or manage a unit or group.
This job is in CUNY's Classified Managerial Service. The full specification is available on our web site at http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/ohrm/hros/classification/ccsjobs.html
CONTRACT TITLE
Computer Systems Manager
FLSA
Exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The Office of Computing and Information Services (CIS) at the City University of New York (CUNY) supports the IT and telecommunications needs of CUNY's 25 colleges. CIS supports enterprise IT and applications, develops new technologies that advance the University's core mission, builds, upgrades and maintains the University's network. Additionally, CIS operates the University's Data Center and Service Desk, manages the processes that safeguard the University’s IT assets and operates the SOC, develops disaster recovery plans for business continuity, maintains the security of the University’s IT assets, and maintains theCUNYfirstEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution that integrates student administration, financial management, and human resources operations. CIS provides strategic and operational IT leadership with respect to the maintenance, enhancement, and expansion of the CUNY network across all CUNY campuses.
Reporting to the Deputy CTO, with latitude to exercise independent judgment, theDevSecOpsDirector will manage staff and resources who perform the required implementations and support within CIS. They will set technical and strategic direction, manage day to day activities for personnel management of technical teams in the DevSecOps area and will be responsible for integrating security practices into CUNY's software development and deployment operations processes. Additionally they will manage the planning and support of current and new applications, platforms, and services that are part of the ecosystem of resources provided to the university’s constituents.Their expertise will help ensure that CUNY's applications and infrastructure are secure and compliant with industry standards and federal regulations/mandates (e.g. PCI-DSS, FERPA and GLBA).The incumbent will be responsible for automating services, enabling CUNY’s ability to deliver applications and services at faster speed, Security Configuration Management (SCM), and File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) to deliver and maintain secure network, infrastructure, and systems, which are prerequisites for several other federal regulations CUNY must be in compliance with as listed above.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and drive theDevSecOpsstrategy for the organization, aligning it with business goals and security objectives.
- Build and lead a cross-functionalDevSecOpsteam, fostering collaboration among development, security, and operations professionals.
- Integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring that security is addressed from the design phase through deployment and maintenance.
- Evaluate, select, and implementDevSecOpstools and technologies that enhance security and automation within the development pipeline.
- Manage and implement automation processes for continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and security testing.
- Conduct regular security assessments and code reviews to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
- Develop and maintain an incident response plan and lead the response efforts in case of security incidents or breaches.
- Ensure that the organization complies with relevant security regulations and standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and industry-specific requirements.
- Provide training and guidance to development and operations teams on secure coding practices, threat awareness, and best practices.
- Establish monitoring and reporting mechanisms to provide real-time visibility into security posture and identify areas for improvement.
- Manage the budget forDevSecOpsinitiatives, ensuring cost-effective implementation of security measures.
NOTES:
Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work onsite in the office.
An appointment to this Competitive title/position in the Classified Civil Service Title Series will be made with a Provisional status. Employees in provisional status must pass a competitive civil service examination and be appointed from a civil service list to remain in the title/position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Six (6) years of progressively responsible full-time paid information systems technology experience, at least 18 months of which shall have been in an administrative or managerial capacity in the areas of computer applications programming, systems programming, information systems development, data telecommunications, data base administration or a closely related area.
Education at an accredited College or University may be substituted for the general information systems technology experience at the rate of one year of college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 4 years of college for 2 years of experience. In addition a Master's degree in computer science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for an additional year of the general information systems technology experience. However, all candidates must possess the 18 months of administrative or managerial experience described above.
This title has multiple levels. In addition to the minimum qualifications above, additional qualifications, such as education, experience, or certification relevant to the area of specialization are required.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred:
- 5+ years’ experience working withIaCsystems for on-premises and cloud deployment
- Experience with:
- Git workflows and code version control
- Puppet Enterprise and Ansible
- Linux and Windows Operating systems
- Automating system administration tasks using Shell Scripts, Power Shell, and Ruby
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with business managers, IT engineering, and IT operations staff
- Knowledge of ITIL MethodologyandCI/CD pipeline concepts and tools
- Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, AWS, and Azure
COMPENSATION
The salary range is $150,000 - $165,000 ; commensurate with qualifications, experience, and education.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.
The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:
https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=27515&PostingSeq=1
Current CUNY employees must apply throughCUNYfirstEmployee Self Service using their login credentials. After you login, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled (revised).
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
