The New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS) is recruiting one (1) IT Project Specialist (Senior IT Auditor) in the Internal Audit Division. The senior IT auditor is responsible for continuously inspecting and assessing the effectiveness of internal controls of NYCERS IT systems and security functions. They find the best practices to complete audit requirements quickly and efficiently.
Their duties include setting audit objectives, gathering data by interviewing NYCERS employees or comparing current NYCERS procedures to IT standards (NIST, COBIT) and creating actionable plans to improve IT systems along with the following:
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and report on IT audits covering areas such as cybersecurity, access controls, data integrity, and disaster recovery.
- Evaluate the design and effectiveness of IT controls within pension administration systems, financial applications, and supporting infrastructure.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in systems that manage sensitive member and financial data.
- Collaborate with IT, security, and operations teams to recommend practical, risk-based improvements.
- Monitor compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., NIST, SOC, PCI, COBIT, state pension laws) and internal policies.
- Review third-party vendor systems and cloud services to ensure they meet our security and compliance standards.
- Prepare clear, actionable audit reports for executive leadership and the Board of Trustees.
IT PROJECT SPECIALIST - 95710
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
2. An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
4. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, or a related field (CISA, CISSP, or similar certification preferred). - 3+ years of IT audit, IT risk management, or information security experience preferably in financial services, government, or pension systems. - Strong understanding of IT general controls, application controls, and cybersecurity frameworks. - Experience with audit tools and data analysis software (e.g., Tableau). - Ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders. - A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to ethical, independent judgment.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City Residency is not required for this position
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
