Salary: $70,000 - $98,000 Annually


The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a skilled and experienced Cyber Security Specialist to enhance our information security posture. This critical role focuses on monitoring, analyzing, and protecting our digital assets from cyber threats. The ideal candidate will be proficient in investigating logs, familiar with the Microsoft Security Suite and Fortinet tools, including firewall and analyzer, and adept at preventing and remediating security issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Threat Monitoring and Analysis:

• Continuously monitor security access logs and alerts to identify and assess potential security incidents.

• Use Microsoft Security Suite, Fortinet Firewall, and Analyzer tools to detect, analyze, and respond to threats.

• Conduct detailed investigations and forensics to understand the root cause of security breaches or incidents.

Incident Response and Remediation:

• Develop and implement strategies for rapid identification and mitigation of security incidents.

• Coordinate with IT and other departments to remediate vulnerabilities and mitigate risks.

• Prepare incident reports and post-mortem analysis to prevent future security breaches.

Security Policy and Compliance:

• Assist in developing and enforcing security policies, procedures, and standards across the organization.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to information security.

• Conduct regular security audits and compliance checks.

Training and Awareness:

• Promote security awareness within the organization through training sessions and regular communication on security best practices.

• Provide guidance to IT staff and other employees on how to recognize and prevent potential security threats.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.  Or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong background in log analysis, threat detection, and incident response.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Security Suite and Fortinet tools, including firewall and analyzer.

• Strong understanding of network protocols, encryption technologies, and secure coding practices.

• Experience with incident response and digital forensics.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Fortinet NSE are highly desirable.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.