Cyber Security Analyst

Temporary Job Request Number: IT - 1504 - Cyber Security Analyst

Contingent Worker Information
Position Title Cyber Security Analyst
NYPA Business Unit Information Technology & Cyber Security
Experience Level 2 (5-10 years)
Work Location White Plains Office
Anticipated Start Date Immediate
Duration of Assignment 12 month(s)
Project/Assignment Project Luminate
CWP Manager Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov
Date of Posting 08/31/2026
Due Date 09/15/2026

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday. 7.5-hour workday with .5-hour unpaid lunch. Paid for actual time worked; there are no paid vacation or sick days. During NYPA and Canals holidays, the business is closed, and no work is permitted. NYPA requires a hybrid schedule of a minimum of 3 days on-site, up to including fully on-site depending on department requirements.

CWPO Engagement Requirements

Candidates are REQUIRED to be local to the Tri-State area and in W2 tax status as an hourly paid employee of Service Provider. Fully remote positions are prohibited. Hybrid schedules are permissible with a minimum of 3 days on-site depending on assignment and can be fully on-site depending on business needs. Remote work privileges can be revoked at any time. NYPA does not provide laptops. Instead, NYPA provides desktops and dedicated workstations which candidates will remote into from their personal equipment on virtual days. If candidate does not have proper equipment, internet connection, or he/she is deemed to not work effectively from home, the hybrid privilege will be revoked. Vendors must disclose foreign national status and all Visas at the time of candidate submission. Additionally, a Benefits Waiver and Ethics Disclosure will be required of the candidate during onboarding.

Submission Instructions

• Your email submissions must contain:
• The LEGAL name of candidate (no aliases, monikers, or nicknames)
• Job Broadcast number in your email subject header
• Visa work authorization, if applicable
• For job broadcasts outside your contractual compensation schedules, use competitive rates based on local and state compensation.
• NYPA CWP staff will contact you if your candidate is selected to be interviewed, which is usually via MS Teams. Please inform your candidates that an interview does not indicate acceptance of the proposed labor rates.
• For all questions or concerns, please contact Christine Prendergast at Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov or Markus Caruso at Markus.Caruso@nypa.gov.

Project Overview

This role will support processing Cyber Security requests, troubleshooting and maintaining security posture of all related components.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

Ensure proper implementation of firewall and zero trust policies and rules. Continuously monitor firewall and VPN logs and alerts for suspicious activity. Ensure that firewall and zero trust policies are in line with compliance standards. Diagnose and resolve firewall or zero trust related issues. Coordinate with network and IT teams to address and mitigate security incidents. Work closely with other cybersecurity professionals, network engineers, and IT staff to implement and maintain security measures. Participate in cross-functional teams to enhance overall security posture.

Skills

Proficiency with firewall platforms (e.g., Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Fortinet). Proficiency with zero-trust security tools (e.g. Zscaler) Familiarity with endpoint protection cyber security tools, such as Crowdstrike, Windows Defender. Familiarity with Splunk

Education & Certifications

Cyber security certification preferred (e.g. CCSP, CySA+, Splunk)