Sr. Director, IT Security Operations & Deputy CISO

Job description

Power the Future of New York At the New York Power Authority, we’re not just part of the energy landscape—we’re leading the charge toward a carbon‑free, resilient, and economically vibrant New York. Our work keeps the state moving, innovating, and thriving. Summary: The Sr. Director, Security Operations & Deputy CISO leads the development of a multi‑year security strategy while influencing cross‑functional stakeholders and ensuring alignment with NYPA’s risk appetite and business objectives. This role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of NYPA’s information assets by implementing security controls, policies, and standards, while overseeing detection and response to cybersecurity threats. The position plays a key part in shaping multi‑year security strategies aligned with organizational risk appetite, IT/business goals, regulatory requirements, and evolving threat trends. This role requires an experienced leader who can communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical teams and senior executives, fostering understanding and buy‑in across the organization. The Sr. Director serves as a trusted escalation point during security incidents, demonstrat...