Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleInformation Technology Specialist 4 - 10058

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 50 Wolf Rd., Flr 3

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12205

Job Specifics

Duties Description • Serve as subject matter expert (SME) and lead engineer for coordinating, implementing, designing, and testing complex consolidated authentication schemes for all network administration related operations.
• Lead intermediate/assist on major projects and Data Center Consolidation initiatives in the data/voice Data Center networks, including design, implementation and testing.
• Manage network equipment in the NYS data centers and remote locations;
• Troubleshoot carrier class network equipment, including end-to-end network connectivity using command line tools, e.g., PCAP, Wireshark, tcpdump etc.;
• Perform analysis of packet captures, firewall logs and syslogs; understand data networking protocols including TCP/IP; OSI; OSPF; BGP; HTTP; SSL; DNS; TLS; WAP; and other Local Area Network/Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN) protocols;
• Provide in-depth analysis on network data captures using monitoring tools such as Zenoss, Splunk, NfSen, Wireshark, etc.;
• Oversee network monitoring to ensure maximum network availability;
• Provide 24x7x365 on-call network support, on a rotating basis, for troubleshooting, escalation and ticket resolutions;
• Report network outages, degradation of services or severely impactful events to DCN senior management immediately so that upper ITS management may be briefed if necessary;
• Review agency network connectivity and access requirements;
• Participate in network performance analysis, training, and capacity planning;
• Design, test, and implement a broad range of new network solutions, migrations and upgrades for ITS Enterprise and NYS Agency networks;
• Perform evaluations on software/hardware intended to be added or updated within the ITS Enterprise infrastructure or at ITS remote sites to ensure network continuity/compatibility;
• Support Local and Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN) environments which utilize advanced routing protocols including OSPF, IBGP, EBGP;
• Use all available network tools to provide exceptional support/service to fulfill customer requirements;
• Keep network documentation updated and accurate, such as Visio diagrams, operational procedures, training manuals, and network templates;
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities; and
• Occasional travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications Open to NYS employees with one year of permanent competitive service as an Information Technology Specialist 4, SG25 OR in a position at the SG23 level or higher deemed administrative under Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law OR in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in advancement of more than two salary grades.

Note: If you are on the examination eligible list for the position title in this location, you do not need to respond to this posting unless you are also eligible for appointment by one of the qualifications listed above. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title in order to be list appointed.

Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

Some positions may require fingerprinting.

Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.

If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.
to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name ITS Human Resources

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.