Review Vacancy
AgencyFinancial System, Statewide
TitleManager Information Technology Services 1 (Technical) 25-11
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually
Duties Description The Statewide Financial System (SFS) is seeking a motivated, experienced professional to fill a Manager of Information Technology Services 1 (Technical) position. As a member of the SFS management team, the Manager of Information Technology Services 1 will work in the Software Administration Bureau within the SFS Technology Division to supervise a software administration team responsible for the installation, maintenance, tuning and administration of PeopleSoft software products in an environment consisting of Oracle PeopleSoft applications, Oracle Data Integrator, Oracle BI Applications, Oracle Database; having components running under AIX, Linux and Windows operating systems, with both on-premises and cloud based infrastructure implementations.
General Job Responsibilities:
• Administration of SFS system software including PeopleTools and PeopleSoft Financials and Supply Chain Management
• Managing a software administration group responsible for a SFS PeopleSoft software components
• Providing schedule and task coordination for quarterly patching, annual or bi-annual upgrades, and implementation of new features
• Working with other SFS Divisions to support SFS development, testing, and operational activities
• Participating in the maintenance and support for the SFS development, testing, and production environments
• Contributing to the design and planning for the overall SFS architecture
• Collaborating with other SFS Divisions to ensure that the SFS system environment supports project goals and objectives, and
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Planning work assignments for a team of software administrators
installing, planning, and implementing SFS software
• Maintaining, patching and upgrading SFS software
• Troubleshooting and resolving problems with the PeopleSoft application or technical environment
• Maintaining multiple environments supporting the SFS development and testing migration path to production
• Producing SFS system documentation and standard procedures for software administrators
• Developing and overseeing SFS system level monitoring and operational procedures
• Working with hardware and network service providers to meet SFS technology objectives
• Working with software vendors to implement solutions and resolve issues
• Ensuring effective use of subordinate staff, and performing the full range of supervisory duties
Architecture Responsibilities include:
• Considering and discussing multiple approach strategies to transitioning from current on-premises computing to a cloud-based computing platform (e.g., OCI) or from our current IBM AIX architecture to a Linux platform
• Considering all aspects of the two platforms including cost, performance, security, availability and scalability
• Revamping existing disaster recovery approaches and considering the changes to existing infrastructure as well as the availability and capability of the cloud platform
• Sizing server resources to be most efficient/cost-effective while ensuring high performance when demand dictates
• Architecting highly available infrastructure in the cloud using availability domains, fault domains and load balancing
• Creating automatic responses to increased demand by automatically scaling-out/in and scaling up/down as demand changes
• Developing a backup and restore approach that takes full advantage of cloud architecture to produce reliable and immutable backups/snapshots for SWADM software, reports, and attachments.
Minimum Qualifications Preferred Skills and Abilities:
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Understanding of software product and operating system architecture
• Knowledge of file system backup and recovery procedures
• Strong skills in operating system scripting
• Ability to set realistic goals and balance multiple priorities
• Ability to lead a technical team of internal and external resources
• Ability to work collaboratively across project teams
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to plan and organize development work and deliverables
• Ability to learn new technologies and processes quickly
• Ability to perform assignments off hours when necessary to maintain SFS system availability
• Commitment to superior Customer Service including:
-Essential soft skills required to liaise with team members at all levels of the organization and SFS customers.
-Ability to authentically build trusted relationships and maintain a positive work environment.
This position is open to candidates who are reachable on the Manager of Information Technology Services 1 (Technical), G-27, Civil Service eligible list OR have one year of permanent competitive service as a Manager of Information Technology Services 1 (Technical), G-27. Candidates reachable on the eligible list will be considered through canvass and need not apply. The position is also open to NYS employees at or above G-25 who are eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades. Examples of qualifying Section 52.6 titles include Information Technology Specialist 4 (and all parenthetics), G-25, Manager Information Technology Services 1 (and all parenthetics), G-27.
Additional Comments This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with SFS, you may be required to be fingerprinted.
The Statewide Financial System (SFS) is New York State’s enterprise financial system that supports agency business processes and serves as the State’s accounting system of record. Supporting approximately 80 State agencies, SFS processes over $100 billion in payments on an annual basis, and strives to continually ensure system performance, reliability and availability, safeguard the integrity of the data contained within SFS, and maximize use of SFS functionality for the greatest benefit of NYS government.
Currently, we are looking for motivated, highly qualified professionals who can lead and support ongoing transformational statewide information technology projects. Focused on best practices, continuous improvement, and enabling efficient government operations, SFS team members include programmers, project managers, PeopleSoft experts, database and security administrators, business analysts, and customer service and change management professionals. Located in Albany, NY, SFS is a fast-paced, dynamic place to work, where individuals have the opportunity to support the transformation of NYS government’s financial business processes. SFS is committed to diversity and workforce development, providing its employees with professional growth through training opportunities and knowledge sharing.
To learn more about SFS, visit our website at www.sfs.ny.gov.
Work hours and telecommuting availability (50% maximum) for this position will be discussed during the interview process, and are subject to operational needs and the telecommuting application process.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. SFS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address personnel@sfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Statewide Financial System
W.A. Harriman State Office Building Campus, Bldg. 5
Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume by e-mail to personnel@sfs.ny.gov. Please include your current Civil Service title and grade, how you are eligible, and be sure to indicate that you are applying for the position of Manager Information Technology Services 1 (Technical) , Ref. #25-11.