Deputy Superintendent for Cybersecurity Law & Policy

Lead cybersecurity legal and policy work supporting the State of New York Financial Services Department’s mission to protect consumers and industry through Part 500.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of attorneys and staff within the Cybersecurity Law & Policy Unit
• Drive development and implementation of policy initiatives designed to promote compliance with Part 500
• Draft and contribute to cybersecurity guidance, alerts, and advisories for Department-regulated entities
• Facilitate external educational seminars and speaking engagements with trade associations and other stakeholders on Part 500, the Cybersecurity Division, and Department work
• Oversee and perform legal research and analysis to support legal and policy recommendations
• Support cybersecurity-related incident investigations and enforcement actions as needed
• Assist with incident investigation, enforcement support, and drafting and negotiating agreements with regulated entities as needed
• Oversee revisions to Part 500 and the regulatory amendment process, as needed
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for the Cybersecurity Law & Policy Unit and the Cybersecurity Division
• Coordinate with the Department’s Office of General Counsel and other Department staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Admission to a state bar in good standing for at least 14 years
• Admission to the New York State bar within one (1) year of selection
• At least 8 years of specialized experience in one or more of the following:
  • Cybersecurity and/or Privacy Law
• At least 8 years of specialized experience in one or more of the following:
  • Regulatory compliance
• At least 8 years of specialized experience in one or more of the following:
  • Investigations and regulatory enforcement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to write clearly on complex issues
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and information technology concepts

Salary & Location

• Location: Albany, NY (onsite)
• Salary: USD 180,562 - 223,625 per year (salary commensurate with experience)
• Downstate adjustment: Additional $4,000 annual for positions within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties

Appointment Details

• Appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class
• Incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority

Benefits

• Insurance and other benefits may be affected by a change in negotiating unit
• A change in negotiating unit may affect salary, insurance, and other benefits